The Decision-Making Tool is intended to guide registrants of the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT or the College) in determining appropriate and safe practice based on the ACMDTT’s key foundational documents.
The key foundational documents referred to in this tool are the Health Professions Act (HPA), Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists Profession Regulation, Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice and competency profiles.
How to use this tool
This tool includes a series of questions to guide the regulated member in determining if a specific activity is appropriate and safe for them to perform. It also provides descriptions of and links to key foundational documents for the regulated member to consult for additional information.
The tool includes examples to help registrants arrive at a decision through common scenarios.
To use the document, download it, and then START in the top left block. For each question you come to, answer YES or NO and follow the corresponding arrow to the next step.
If you need more information to answer the question, turn to the PAGE # cited in the box in this document.
Please note that the information included in this document is a summary only; for complete information, see the Appendices.
Assumptions
This tool is designed to serve registrants with all levels of experience and in all practice areas and settings.
The registrant has the appropriate order/protocol for the procedure, in accordance with their employer’s policies and procedures.
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