1. Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) Update

2. Closing the 2015-2018 Strategic Plan

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

8. 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.

9. NEW Mobile-friendly site
QUALITY OF CARE
BPGs
NEW Mobile-friendly site
Growth in the Communities of Practice

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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: ; 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:

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

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