1) Is the activity consistent with legislation? Yes. [According to the HPA, medical diagnostic and therapeutic technologists may provide restricted activities authorized by the regulations.]
2) Is it listed in my specialty’s competency profile? No. [This activity is not listed in the Radiological Technology Competency Profile.]
2a) Is it something I can do if I receive additional training? Yes. [It requires additional training.]
3) Is it a restricted activity? Yes. [It is listed as a restricted activity under Nuclear Medicine Technologists.]
3a) Have I completed the necessary training and received College authorization? Yes. [Assuming you have.]
4) Does it require additional training? No. [It requires no training beyond College authorization.]
5) Do I have the necessary competence? Yes. [Assuming you do.]
6) Am I able to do it in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice? Yes. [Assuming you follow both.]
7) Am I able to do it in accordance with my employer’s policies? Yes. [Assuming you can.]
8) Am I exercising due diligence in performing this activity? Yes. [Assuming you are.]
PROCEED: I can perform the procedure in accordance with the standards set by the ACMDTT.
1) Is the activity consistent with legislation? Yes. [According to the HPA, medical diagnostic and therapeutic technologists may assess the medical condition and needs of patients before, during and after the procedures they’re authorized to perform.]
2) Is it listed in my specialty’s competency profile? Yes. [This activity is listed in all MRT competency profiles.]
3) Is it a restricted activity? No. [It is not listed as a restricted activity in the Regulation.]
4) Does it require additional training? Yes. [Training is normally provided by your employer. Please consult your employer and/or the ACMDTT if you’re not sure what training is required.]
4a) Have I completed the necessary training? Yes. [Assuming you have.]
5) Do I have the necessary competence? Yes. [Assuming you do.]
6) Am I able to do it in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice? Yes. [Assuming you follow both.]
7) Am I able to do it in accordance with my employer’s policies? Yes. [Assuming you can.]
8) Am I exercising due diligence in performing this activity? Yes. [Assuming you are.]
PROCEED: I can perform the procedure in accordance with the standards set by the ACMDTT.