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Call for Papers The JMIRS special editions are a collection of papers on special interest and topical areas curated by Guest Editors. We aim to engage a community of authors and readers to help highlight the latest research and develop new ideas and research...

CAMRT is proud to recognize February as Black History Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black Canadians throughout history. This year’s theme, Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations, celebrates the diversity, leadership and...

Call for Papers The JMIRS special editions are a collection of papers on special interest and topical areas. We aim to engage a community of authors and readers to help highlight the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Submissions should be...

The Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (JMIRS) is looking for a medical radiation technologist who is active and proficient in social media to assist in the promotion of our journal! Role description Your primary role is to develop and post social media...

Recently, CAMRT joined with the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) to commission an opinion poll with the Canadian public on topics relating to medical imaging, MRTs and sonographers. Public opinion research firm Nanos Research conducted the poll from September 2nd to 4th of 2023....

Following the most recent news report from Quebec suggesting up to 30% of MRTs are thinking about leaving their employment in the public healthcare system, the CAMRT worked with the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) and Sonography Canada to put out a response.  ...

Call for Applications: ASRT Educator Institute CAMRT is seeking a representative to attend the ASRT Educator Institute. The primary goal of the ASRT Educator Institute is to prepare medical imaging and radiation therapy educators for classroom instruction by covering topics in current principles of...

The JMIRS annual special editions are a collection of papers on special interest and topical areas. We aim to engage a community of authors and readers to help highlight the latest research and to develop new ideas and research directions. In 2024, we have...

Call for Papers The JMIRS annual special editions are a collection of papers on special interest and topical areas. We aim to engage a community of authors and readers to help highlight the latest research and to develop new ideas and research directions. Submissions...

As MRT week wraps up, I want to extend my personal appreciation for all the work you in service to those living in this country. Your work is critical to our health and quality of life. Fittingly, today CAMRT met with senior officials in...

Click the link below to play our MRT Week themed Wordle for November 10th. Link: https://mywordle.strivemath.com/?word=wlzdw Good luck!

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At CAMRT, we know how hard you work as an MRT for your patients. We are working in many ways to help others become aware of and understand the importance and impact of the MRT contribution to the health of Canadians and the sustainability...

Click the link below to play our MRT Week themed Wordle for November 8th. Link: https://mywordle.strivemath.com/?word=earjp Good luck!

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The most recent CAMRT member survey showed that advocacy is a more important priority than ever for our members. CAMRT has been involved in a lot of advocacy efforts recently, and we wanted to share what has been happening with you. To do that,...

Are you or a member you know thinking about completing a Bachelor of Science program? CAMRT is excited to offer you the chance to fast-track into Thompson Rivers University’s Bachelor of Health Science program. Thanks to a new five-year articulation agreement involving CAMRT’s Computed...

Call for Papers The JMIRS annual special editions are a collection of papers on special interest and topical areas. We aim to engage a community of authors and readers to help highlight the latest research and to develop new ideas and research directions. Submissions...

The Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (JMIRS) will be hosting an interactive training session (date/time TBD) for ten CAMRT members on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants will be sent an information package, including “how-to” resources and a manuscript to prepare their own...

MRT Week 2021 Falling Through the Cracks: Greg’s Story (Greg’s Wings) Free for everyone (members and non-members) This year, speaker Teri Price will be presenting a talk about the Greg’s Wings organization. Teri is currently the Executive Director of Greg’s Wings Projects, a not-for-profit...

The role of Guest Editor in assisting with compilation of our special theme issue on the topic of Leadership entails the following duties: Guest Editors are asked to promote the content deadline to their networks and start to reach out to any experts they...

Cover Contest theme: Education What do you picture when medical radiation technology education meets art? We want to see your inspiration! The contest opens on July 6 and runs until September 1, 2021. Artwork should be original – if you are reproducing any part...

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MRS Narratives format now open for submissions! The format is for anyone with something to share related to any aspect of medical imaging and radiation therapy, including patients, families, health care leaders, policy makers, and MRTs. Submissions are not restricted to any particular format—we...

MRS Narratives format now open for submissions! The format is for anyone with something to share related to any aspect of medical imaging and radiation therapy, including patients, families, health care leaders, policy makers, and MRTs. Submissions are not restricted to any particular format—we...

Input Value ShareLink The needs and concerns of clinical educators in radiography education in the face of COVID-19 pandemic https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1clNO6v4mTIWiR Maintaining Quality While Adapting to a Virtual Work Environment during the COVID-19 Pandemic https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1clNO_i6u2xSut Digital Healthcare and shifting equipoise in Radiation Oncology: The Butterfly Effect...

The JMIRS annual special editions are a collection of papers on special interest and topical areas. We aim to engage a community of authors and readers, to help highlight the latest research and to develop new ideas and research directions. In 2022 we are curating...

Twitter Journal Club – February edition: The upcoming edition of #Medradjclub will be February 24th discussing advanced practice roles. Details and times are available on the website at: https://medradjclub.wordpress.com/. If you haven’t checked out the club yet, be sure to join us!   Press...

New Podcast! Pete Bridge, JMIRS Editorial Board member and Senior Lecturer (Radiotherapy) at the University of Liverpool, interviews his father, Robert Bridge, for our latest podcast. Robert speaks on his role with JMIRS in relation to the four “P’s”: as a patient, a painter,...

The Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (JMIRS) is looking for a medical radiation technologist who is active and proficient in social media to assist in the promotion of our journal! Role description Your primary role is to develop and post social media...

We need your creativity to make the cover for our upcoming special issue even more special! The theme of this issue is Interpersonal Skills (see call for papers for more info). What do you picture when this aspect of medical radiation technology meets art? We...

It’s National AccessAbility Week! It’s a chance for us to take a moment for recognition of the many amazing contributions that people with disabilities have made, and continue to make, to our communities. In Canada, we’re surrounded by examples of people with disabilities who...

The World Health Organization (WHO) is inviting healthcare professionals around the world to participate in a survey to collect data about risk factors and their controls for health and safety of health workers in COVID-19. The data collected through this survey will inform high...

The JMIRS annual special editions are a collection of papers on special interest and topical areas. We aim to engage a community of authors and readers, to help highlight the latest research and to develop new ideas and research directions. We are delighted to...

Dear CAMRT Members, While it may seem like a cliché, it would be hard to disagree that we truly are in unprecedented times. The speed and intensity of the global spread of COVID-19 is affecting most every aspect of our lives. At CAMRT, we...

Save up to 45% off regular GoodLife Fitness membership rates! As a CAMRT member, you have access to exclusive GoodLife Fitness membership pricing at any of the over 250 clubs across Canada. For only $499 annually (or $21.12 bi-weekly) + tax, you, and up...

The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Irving Gold as its new Chief Executive Officer. Irving comes to CAMRT with two decades of experience in research environments, government relations and advocacy, and association leadership. His career...

We are pleased to announce that after a rigorous selection process, Dr. Amanda Bolderston has been ratified as the new Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences as of January 1, 2020. Dr. Bolderston teaches undergraduate research for the Radiation...

Join us  at RSNA 2019 : 105th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting from December 1–6 | McCormick Place, Chicago.   Associated Sciences Courses – December 1-2 This year, the Associated Sciences Courses program has  some great topics with a bit of a global theme...

Join in real time discussions with peers across Canada! The CAMRT Communities of Practice (COPs) enable real time discussions, the ability to share information, or trouble-shoot practice related issues on a secure platform with experts in your field.   Coming to CAMRT COPs Get...

  Enjoy the rest of your summer with our newest issue of the CAMRT Newsletter at hand. Highlights from Volume 37.3: Reports on CONNECT 2019, GameChangers, CAIR and more A look into the CAMRT Mental Health Survey Member recognition And much more! Click here...

We are preparing a special issue on the topic of Interpersonal Skills, to be published in December 2020. Our goal is to present material of the highest quality that informs MRTs and members of the healthcare team on the role and impact of our...

We need your creativity to make the cover for our upcoming special issue even more special! The theme of this issue is Artificial Intelligence. What do you picture when this aspect of medical radiation technology meets art? We want to see your inspiration! The contest...

Check out the latest edition of your member newsletter, now available for viewing and download. Highlights from Volume 37.2: Our annual GameChangers Education day highlights Celebrating member success Updates on the latest developments in programs and services from CAMRT and its provincial partners And much...

In Partnership with OC, CAR and CAMRT October 26-27, 2019 Hamilton, ON The Osteoporosis Essentials Bone Densitometry course by the ISCD ( International Society of Clinical Densitometry ) and IOF ( International Osteoporosis Foundation ) and Update on Skeletal Imaging presents the state of...

MRTs take note, the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) is gearing up for its meeting in 2020. The meeting will have a special focus on Canada, with a session that focuses on research and presentations from Canadian technologists. To start your planning, refer to...

CAMRT has been asked to pass on information about an opportunity participate in human factors study for new technology in the field of interventional radiology. The study, run by Health Human Factors, will:   For this study Health Human Factors is recruiting MRTs that...

The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) in collaboration with the International Society of Radiographers and Radiation Technologists (ISRRT) is in need of 1 or 2 radiological technology educators to create and present two webinar lectures in French on the following topics: “Introduction of Quality Assurance in...

The CAMRT is looking for volunteers to assist the ISRRT with the above project. The main purpose of the project is to provide technical support to WHO for the identification of the gaps and needs of medical radiation technologists (MRTs) for better health care....

The 2019 AGM Workbook is now available online.  The workbook is located in the Members Only section of the CAMRT website.  A limited number of the AGM Workbook will also be provided at the Annual General Meeting.  We encourage you to download the AGM...

Sign up to activate your free subscription to Canadian Health Technology publications   Canadian Healthcare Technology Monthly magazine (available in print or digital edition) for users of technology in the Canadian healthcare system. Contains a variety of articles addressing all aspects of technology in...

This year, the CAMRT will be broadcasting its 2019 AGM to members who wish to attend across the country via live stream. This will give those who attend the chance to watch the meeting in real time and take part in the meeting through...

The CAMRT is looking to recruit technologists interested in volunteering on the program committees for the Radiological Technology Roadshow, which will stop in Ottawa/Gatineau (ON), Vancouver (BC) and in Atlantic Canada in the fall of 2019 (each location has a separate committee). Duties may...

The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) reports to the CAMRT Board of Directors for matters that pertain only to business and financial operations. The EIC assumes total responsibility for the editorial content in the JMIRS. The EIC will work in collaboration with the JMIRS managing editor and...

National Innovation Snapshot – in collaboration with CAMRT CAMRT is sponsoring up to five Travel Awards to present in the National Innovation Snapshot. This includes a minimum of $300 towards travel costs and complimentary conference registration valued at $450. This generous support is being...

The deadline for the Competency Profile Validation survey is March 11th. This survey seeks feedback from full-practice MRTs regarding the extent to which certain competencies are performed by entry-level MRTs and the importance of each competency for safe and effective practice. This survey is...

Interested in how to better understand scientific manuscripts or keep up-to-date with research in your field? Looking for tips and tools to approach your first research project? This toolkit provides a variety of research-related resources for MRTs in all roles at all levels. Fostering...

Click here to register: https://camrt.force.com/CPBase__item?id=a102L000004BLksQAG Presenter: Alan Thibeau, RTNM, M.Ed. Following this recorded webinar, learners will be able to: 1. Possess the knowledge to complete dose calibrator set up for 90Y. 2. Effectively communicate with the multidisciplinary team regarding Zevalin® treatment. 3. Safely handle...

It is with great sadness that we share with you the news of the untimely passing of our MRT colleague and valued CAMRT volunteer, Tammy Brown. Tammy was an instructor at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, a long time member of CAMRT’s computed tomography imaging certificate (CTIC)...

Click one of the links below to register – spots are limited! Tuesday, March 5, 2019 @ 12:00 PM EDT  Tuesday, March 5, 2019 @ 3:00 PM EDT Objectives: 1) Refresh the understanding of undersampling and it’s consequences with MRI. 2) Introduce how undersampling...

This Monday, February 4th is #WorldCancerDay. Help spread awareness about cancer as an MRT. There are numerous ways to take part both in your workplace and on social media. Use custom tools to make your own poster or social media banners, follow and share the...

Brachytherapy: An Overview Brachytherapy is a standard technique in the treatment of many different malignancies however often provided by a dedicated multi-disciplinary team. This quick self study (QSS) will provide a brief overview of past, current and future practices for brachytherapy. Recent advancements including...

REWRITE AND CHALLENGE EXAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE April 1, 2019 @ 11:59 PM (Eastern) Rewrite:  Candidates are allowed an initial write and two rewrites in a two-year period following the initial write date. Challenge: Candidates who feel they have the knowledge and experience equivalent to...

Bill Dickie, President and CEO of Advanced Accelerator Applications (AAA) Canada Inc., stated, “As the first ever approved Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) in Canada, Lutathera represents a significant innovation for the neuroendocrine tumor community. We are proud to work with the Federal and...

In collaboration with the ACMDTT, we are pleased to announce that registration for CONNECT 2019 is now OPEN! Taking place in Edmonton on May 10th and 11th, 2019, CONNECT 2019 with a theme of “Linking Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Professionals” speaks to the unique opportunity...

Through the agreement with The British Institute of Radiology, the next resource for our members is now available. This is a free service for members. Simply click on the link and register and set your own password. If you are already registered, please log in...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New CAMRT Choosing Wisely Canada Recommendations Released OTTAWA, January 7, 2019 – Choosing Wisely Canada today released the list of five priority recommendations developed by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs) are frontline healthcare providers that...

Join GE and CAMRT for a three-part webinar series presented by Dan Zikovitz, PhD, Principal Digital Solutions Architect at GE Healthcare Canada. Gain awareness of the Digital journey and leave the session with greater confidence and knowledge around Applied Intelligence (Al) in Healthcare and...

– NOTICE OF MEETING – 77th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists   Marriott Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario Saturday, April 27th, 2019 12:00 – 13:30   The 77th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists...

On June 7-9, 2019, the CAMRT will be hosting its annual Leadership Development Institute. This 3-day event is designed to engage CAMRT members who have demonstrated, at an early stage in their careers, leadership potential and a commitment to advancement of the medical imaging...

ILA’s 21st Global Conference – CFP Now Open! Leadership: Courage Required Deadline: February 1st, 2019 Download the Complete Call for Proposals Submit Proposal Through Online System The 21st Annual Global Conference will take place in Ottawa, ON on October 24-27, 2019. Don’t miss this...

The CAMRT is pleased to announce the results of the election for the CAMRT Directors for the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario and Prince Edward Island. The online election ran from October 12th to November 11th, 2018 with 1,325 members (11.9% of eligible voters) casting...

About RTi3 Conference RTi3 is Canada’s premier annual meeting for the Radiation Therapy community. RTi3 is committed to advancing the science and practice of Radiation Therapy, showcasing the latest research and clinical innovations. The conference takes place annually in Toronto.   To learn more...

Don’t miss our Radiological Technology Roadshow, entitled “Sports Injuries and Trauma Radiology” on November 17! With significant snowfalls and treacherous driving conditions predicted for vast areas of Eastern Canada this weekend, we are cancelling the physical stop on the Radiological Technology Roadshow and transforming it...

Dear CAMRT Members, This email is intended to provide you with an update on the recent production issues at the HFR Reactor in the Netherlands and their impact on the global isotope supply: Health Canada has received information from the High Level Working Group...

We are excited to announce that the official journal of the CAMRT, the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (JMIRS), has been officially accepted for inclusion in MEDLINE! MEDLINE is a database of citations and abstracts to biomedical literature, and only the most prestigious...

As you know, Canada is facing ongoing and new challenges in cancer control including an aging population that places increased demands on care services, rising healthcare costs, and inequities for underserved and underrepresented populations. The federal Minister of Health has asked the Canadian Partnership...

Medical dosimetry is a field that has gone and continues to go through radical change. With continuous advances in technology and ever- changing standards, the Canadian Dosimetry Certificate (CDC) provides an opportunity for the radiation therapist to obtain credentials that are recognized by professionals...

CAMRT members are invited to submit resolutions or motions to be debated at the 2019 Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Ottawa, Ontario. All resolutions or motions must be sponsored by ten CAMRT voting members. The deadline...

Annual Speaker Competition—43rd ASRT Radiation Therapy Conference September 15-17, 2019, McCormick Place, Chicago IL The CAMRT is once again working with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) to provide a speaker for the ASRT Radiation Therapy Conference. We are looking for an innovative...

This fall, CAMRT is offering its members a 40% discount on more than half of its popular quick self study CPD options. Members have been asking for a greater range of low-cost CPD options — with dozens of free webinars and recordings and now...

The BIR World Partner Network brings a FREE webinar to CAMRT members: CT in Diffuse Interstitial Lung Disease: Survival Guide and Case-Based Discussion Presented by Dr Simon Padley and Dr Sujal R Desai, Consultant Radiologists. Dr Padley is the Director of Radiology at the Royal...

The CAMRT Board of Directors recently passed a motion to increase CAMRT dues by 2.2%. The last significant dues increase was in the 2013 membership year. This modest increase for the 2019 membership year will enable CAMRT to continue moving new initiatives in support...

Our AI issue has evolved…. As it appears that there is not the level of original research being undertaken by MRTs as we had envisioned, we are reframing our approach to this planned issue to instead curate a selection of review and editorial pieces....

$200 Porting Bonus For a limited time, get a bill credit of $200 for each line you bring to TELUS and activate a new smartphone on a 2-year Your Choice plan. Save 30% off select 2 year Your Choice™ plans Save 30% with Corporate Your...

RAD-AID recently created the French Radiology-Readiness Assessment Tool for our new outreach program in French-speaking African countries (dark blue and light blue for French as 1st and 2nd languages, respectively; Map Source: Wikimedia Commons). RAD-AID Radiology-Readiness is available in 4 languages. Volunteer in French-speaking outreach teams for...

We need your creativity to make the cover for our upcoming special issue even more special! The theme of this issue is Personalized Medicine (medical care in which treatment is customized for an individual patient). What do you picture when this aspect of medical radiation...

The 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists will be held at the Marriott Hotel, Cartier Salon, Ottawa, Ontario.

Complete this poll and rank the 5 suggested topics https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JMIRS. The poll will close on July 30, after which the results will be announced. An official call for papers will go out with a submission deadline of May 1, 2019. The issue will be...

We are hosting a webinar series with the SMRT that will broadcast on July 25th at 12 noon EDT and 3PM EDT with live Q&A following each broadcast.   Title: MRI Contrast Agents: Safety Issues and Practice   Speaker: Dr. Lawrence Tanenbaum MD FACR...

The BIR World Partner Network brings a FREE webinar to CAMRT members on Quality Assurance aimed at Radiographers. Quality Assurance in the 21st Century Dr Gail Johnston, Senior Clinical Scientist, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust In the modern radiology department time and resources are...

Radiographic Pathologies for the IR Technologist: A Review 5.0 Category A credit/hours This quick self-study will discuss the common pathological processes that patients present with and require treatment for in the interventional radiology department. The QSS will introduce the learner to the systematic approach...

Sonographers are now regulated in Ontario! Important information about the regulation of diagnostic medical sonographers Sonographers are now regulated with the CMRTO The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has made the necessary regulations for CMRTO to regulate diagnostic medical sonographers as a...

June 2018 Promo $200 Porting Bonus!! Until June 30th, get a bill credit of $200 if you bring your number to TELUS and activate a new smartphone on a 2-year Your Choice plan. Save 30% off select 2 year Your Choice™ plans Save 30%...

We are preparing a special issue of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (JMIRS) on the topic of Personalised Medicine, to be published in December 2018. New to this special issue is a call for original submissions for a Letters to the...

– NOTICE OF MEETING – CAMRT 76th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, May 16th, 2018, 12:00 – 13:30 The 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists will be held at the Marriott Hotel, Cartier Salon, Ottawa, Ontario. Preliminary Agenda...

April 15 to 21 is National Volunteer Week, a week that celebrates the millions of volunteers across Canada. This year’s theme is “Volunteers are the roots of strong communities”. Volunteering is often seen as a selfless act; a person gives their time, skills, experience, and...

The 2018 RAD-AID Annual Report is now available!  RAD-AID began in 2008 to answer this need for more radiology and imaging technology in the resource-limited regions and communities of the world.  The organization began as a few people at Johns Hopkins, and has grown...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    OTTAWA, April 16, 2018 – The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) welcomes the publication of the Medical Imaging Inventory 2017 by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Therapeutics in Health (CADTH). This, the second iteration of the CADTH...

On March 21, 2018, the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) released its Canadian Medical imaging Inventory. This inventory, taken every two years, was created to capture information about the location and use of CT, MRI, PET-CT and PET, SPECT, SPECT-CT,...

Remember, as CAMRT members, you must log-in through the Member’s Resource area of the CAMRT website to access full JMIRS content. Check out the full spring issue now! Here is a selection of some of the great articles included in this issue: Building a Magnetic...

CAMRT brings you more great savings just in time for spring. Your CAMRT membership provides you with exclusive member -only rates designed to save you money. Because of our national scope and the large membership, we can negotiate special rates and services as added...

Check out the new, Free Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging education magazine.  Epatient-Vol1- Num2, Brain scintigraphy and the treatment of thyroid cancers. Co-Editors, Dr.François Lamoureux and Dr. Jean-Luc Urbain   Mission: Pangea project and Pangea-ePatient magazine’s mission is to educate prescribing physicians, patients, health authorities...

The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists has joined with the BIR and other societies around the world in a new initiative: the BIR World Partner Network. This is a community of international societies with the shared goal of advancing the knowledge and understanding...

The CAMRT is seeking a Medical Radiation Technologist to take over the instructorship of Healthcare Ethics: An Introduction currently offered by the CAMRT’s Continuing Professional Development department. The successful candidate must: have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience understand ethical theories and principles...

The CAMRT is conducting a survey to capture the percentage of members currently engaged in research activities at all levels. All data collected will be anonymized and used to inform strategic planning. This will identify where to focus CAMRT efforts to best assist MRTs in the...

CAMRT Communities of Practice Join our first live chat: Tuesday, April 10th at noon EST on Incident Reporting. Participants will be entered to win prizes ($100 VISA card). Join the Conversation now by Registering! Be sure to watch this free webinar before the chat!...

CAMRT is seeking to fill a Member-At-Large position on the association’s Nominating Committee. The function of the committee is to identify a slate of nominees for the board positions being elected in any given year. We are looking for an applicant who is either...

(previously Basics of Microbiology) More than 200,000 patients get infections every year while receiving healthcare in Canada; more than 8,000 of these patients die as a result. This newly revised and updated Quick Self Study reviews the basics of the chain of infection: source,...

Since it can be difficult for patients and health professionals alike to find reliable and trustworthy information about Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), this course is designed to educate the learner about CAM in cancer care and provide links to current research and developments...

April 1, 2018 @ 11:59 PM (Eastern)   Rewrite:  Candidates are allowed an initial write and two rewrites in a two-year period following the initial write date. Challenge: Candidates who feel they have the knowledge and experience equivalent to the content of CAMRT’s courses...

CAMRT Members Telus Wireless Discounts      Say “I Love You” with a new Smartphone Great savings on iphones & Smartphones     WIN SAMSUNG PRIZES Buy a Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+ from SmartCell and you will be automatically entered in a draw...

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy  This quick self-study (QSS) course is intended to introduce the learner to stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and it’s role within radiation therapy. The course will provide an introduction to SBRT, its evolution and indications for use for certain patients. Immobilization,...

The CAMRT is seeking a Medical Radiation Technologist to take over the instructorship of both Sectional Anatomy 1 and 2 courses currently offered by the CAMRT’s Continuing Professional Development department. The successful candidate must: be working in CT or MR environment (clinical or education)...

Certificate programs are intended to provide a mechanism for medical radiation technologists to demonstrate knowledge and competence in a specialized area of practice, to promote standards of excellence within the clinical area and to identify those who have met a nationally recognized standard.  ...

CAMRT has brought another new great saving to members.   For just $499 annually or #21.12 (+tax) biweekly CAMRT members receive: Access to over 280 GoodLife Fitness clubs Corporate rate extended to 4 family members Group fitness classes State-of-the-art equipment Savings & Special offers...

RTi3 is Canada’s premier annual meeting for the Radiation Therapy community. RTi3 is committed to advancing the science and practice of Radiation Therapy, showcasing the latest research and clinical innovations. The RTi3 Therapy Conference will be held March 2-3, 2018 this year.    ...

Are you a member of the Canadian Radiation Protection Association (CRPA) or would you like to become one? The CAMRT is proud to be a corporate member of the CRPA and we want to pass some savings on to our members. CAMRT members can...

The CANM has been informed recently that the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown will not be able to host the 2018 CANM-CAMRT Joint Annual Conference due to renovations to the hotel’s conference centre. The meeting will now take place at The Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, at the same dates, March 22-24,...

SPECIAL ISSUE on PERSONALISED MEDICINE We are preparing a special issue of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (JMIRS) on the topic of Personalised Medicine, to be published in December 2018. New to this special issue is a call for original submissions...

April 12th to 15th 2018 in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago  The 20th International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT 2018) to be held in the Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago at the Hyatt Regency. The deadline for abstracts is fast approaching, and...

This award was approved in 2006 and is to be granted only at a World Congress and only with the unanimous agreement of the Board of Directors of the ISRRT. This award is in honor of the contributions of Dien van Dijk, one of...

The CAMRT received an update on November 27, 2017, from the Mutlistakeholder Working Group (MSWG) on Isotope Supply Issues regarding the temporary halt of production at the NTP reactor in South Africa. Through contacts with, and communications from, the Association of Imaging Producers & Equipment...

The CAMRT has recently updated their CPD withdrawal policy. Candidates can withdraw from a course. Upon withdrawal: Refunds will not be issued for the following.

Effective immediately a PREREQUISITE challenge exam in vascular anatomy is required by all candidates prior to taking Interventional Radiology 1.  This vascular anatomy exam is now a mandatory requirement to IR 1 due to major content revisions, including the reduction of anatomy content, the...

The internet is full of amazing information about the profession … if you know where to look. Here are FOUR essential links for sharing with others  this MRT Week:   CAMRT Communities of Practice An online resource for MRTs from across the country to share...

The internet is full of amazing information about the profession … if you know where to look. Here are FIVE essential links for the first day of MRT Week: Sharing personal opinions with patients How to deal with patient questions about their diagnosis Infection...

Our special MRT Week presentation on “Incident Reporting” features CAMRT member Mona Delisle discussing Best Practice Guidelines on patient safety incidents, and Matthew Harbin from BMS will provide information on how members are supported if involved in a safety incident (via insurance, support of...