ACMDTT

Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists

Decision-Making Tool: Example 1

Morgan is a radiological technologist working in an interventional radiology department. The attending radiologist gives an order for the administration of heparin, an anticoagulant. Is this activity within Morgan’s scope of practice?
Correct! According to the HPA, medical diagnostic and therapeutic technologists may provide restricted activities authorized by the regulations.
Question #2

Is it listed in Morgan’s specialty’s competency profile?

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The Entry-to-Practice Competency Profiles identify the minimum learning outcomes required for each of the specialties. The College recognizes that achievement of entry-level proficiency in each competency requires unique cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning.

<strong>Electroencephalography Competency Profile</strong>

Electroneurophysiology Technologists (ENP) perform electroencephalograms (EEG) and/or evoked potential examinations. The College has established its own competency profile for electroencephalography technology.

View the current Electroencephalography Competency Profile

<strong>Magnetic Resonance Technology Competency Profile</strong>

The College has adopted the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists’ (CAMRT) competency profiles for the medical radiation technology specialties that it regulates. Previous competency profiles for these specialties have been rescinded. The College acknowledges that CAMRT’s profiles reflect current practice in Alberta.

View the current Magnetic Resonance Technology Competency Profile

<strong>Nuclear Medicine Technology Competency Profile</strong>

The College has adopted the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists’ (CAMRT) competency profiles for the medical radiation technology specialties that it regulates. Previous competency profiles for these specialties have been rescinded. The College acknowledges that CAMRT’s profiles reflect current practice in Alberta.

View the current Nuclear Medicine Technology Competency Profile

<strong>Radiological Technology Competency Profile</strong>

The College has adopted the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists’ (CAMRT) competency profiles for the medical radiation technology specialties that it regulates. Previous competency profiles for these specialties have been rescinded. The College acknowledges that CAMRT’s profiles reflect current practice in Alberta.

View the current Radiological Technology Competency Profile

<strong>Radiation Therapy Competency Profile</strong>

The College has adopted the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists’ (CAMRT) competency profiles for the medical radiation technology specialties that it regulates. Previous competency profiles for these specialties have been rescinded. The College acknowledges that CAMRT’s profiles reflect current practice in Alberta.

View the current Radiation Therapy Competency Profile

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