Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) Update

Closing the 2015-2018 Strategic Plan

TRANSFORMING EDUCATION Certification NEW Competency Profile based on CanMEDS Reconceptualize the entry-level competency profile Core Foundation Easier to use (accreditation and certification) Support evidence-based practice Overarching philosophy of quality patient and family-centered care Professional Leader Communicator Collaborator Clinical Expert Care Provider Scholarly Practitioner brings to MRT practice.

Highlights & Key Changes Adoption of the CanMEDS framework Transition from Modules to Roles Transition to one competency profile for all four disciplines Removal of assessment environments Removal of appendices

NCP Revision in Numbers 100 186 358 New competencies written Competencies Revised Competencies Validated 26 4 80% Volunteers Surveys Response rate from accredited MRT programs

Next steps Send to regulators and education programs for final comment CAMRT BoD approval Validate translation Submit to Accreditation Canada for adoption into the EQual program. Finish companion resources

EVOLVING PRACTICE MR in Radiation Therapy National Taskforce Mandate: to identify and validate competency requirements for MR guided Radiation Therapy (MRgRT) with the goal of promoting a national standard for MRgRT education program outcomes.

NEW Mobile-friendly site QUALITY OF CARE BPGs NEW Mobile-friendly site Growth in the Communities of Practice https://camrt-bpg.ca/

MRTs: A leading healthcare profession CAMRT was very proud to partner with Choosing Wisely Canada as one of the first non-physician groups. In all, 5 new recommendations were issued for the MRT profession The recommendations address: imaging without a patient history, patient preparedness and tolerance for the procedure, as well as dose reduction strategies for medical radiation, and peripheral venous lines in instances where central venous access is available. https://choosingwiselycanada.org/medical-radiation-technology/

Promoting evidence-based practice As part of its support for MRT research, as well as the use of research findings in the clinical practice of practicing MRTs, CAMRT produced an extensive Research Toolkit, replete with links and tools that cover every aspect of evidence retrieval, translation and generation. https://members.camrt.ca/my-publications/my-research-toolkit/

Other news Volunteer Opportunities Course Author Opportunity 1. CT Imaging Certificate (CTIC) Committee Volunteer opportunity We are seeking a radiation therapist to fill a vacant position on the CT Imaging Committee Term: 2020-2023; must be a CAMRT member 2. Certification Exam Development Workgroups Ongoing recruitment for all MRT disciplines - we are in particular need of MR and NM volunteers. Course Author Opportunity CT Imaging 2 We are seeking a radiological technologist with an extensive background in CT to author revisions to the CT Imaging 2 course. Remuneration will be provided  All interested candidates please contact: cbru@camrt.ca

A New Strategic Plan: 2019-21 Evidence and Knowledge Responsive Education Profile and Influence Our Thriving Community

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