Past Events
2024
The Aurora - September 27-28, 2024 (Winnipeg, MB)
The Aurora
September 27-28, 2024
The Best Western Plus Winnipeg Airport
Introducing The Aurora – CAMRT-MB’s Provincial Education Conference for MRTs
ON DEMAND SESSIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
CAMRT 2024 - May 24-25, 2024 (Saint John, NB)
39 King Street, Saint John, New Brunswick
Conference Website and Registration
Thank you to all those who attended CAMRT 2024!
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Thank you to our Program Committee
Radiological Technology:
Stephanie Lea, RTR, Dalhousie School of Health Sciences (Chair) | Rebecca Snow, RTR, CTIC, Horizon Health Network | Jessica Kimber, RTR, IWK Health/ Nova Scotia Health | Caryn Schaefer, RTR, CBI, Juravinski Hospital, Trillium Health Partners, Mohawk College | Sarah Cleveland, RTR, Horizon Health Network | Tracy Jackman, RTR, CBI, Cancercare MB, SharedHealth MB
Radiation Therapy:
Adam MacDonald, RTT, RTMR, Nova Scotia Health (Chair) | Mary Thompson, RTR, ACR, Horizon Health Sciences Network | Jenna Clayfield, RTT, NSHA | Shaziya Malam, RTT, Southlake Regional Health Centre |
Nuclear Medicine:
Lisa Hachey, RTNM, RTMR, Chaleur Regional Hospital (Chair), Sarah Bowman, RTNM, CTIC, Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Cheri Scullion, RTNM, PET/CT,,CTIC, Horizon Health Saint John Regional Hospital
Magnetic Resonance:
Megan Farrell, RTR, RTMR NS Health (Chair) | Jennifer Dmytriw, RTR, RTMR, Health Sciences Centre, Mb | Anna Simeonov, RTMR, RTR, Princess Margaret Cancer Center | Megan Petersen, RTMR, RTNM, NS Health Central Zone | Jennifer Williams, RTR, RTMR, Dalhousie University/Nova Scotia Health | Brent Smith, RTR, RTMR, Horizon Health
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Spring 2024 AI Webinar Series
Now Available: AI on-demand webinars!
In the changing world of imaging, balancing patient care, resource constraints and innovations require those working in imaging to keep pace with technological advancements. Our AI series is now on-demand: join Dr Daniel Zikovitz to learn about AI in your world – discuss LLMs, Transformer & GPT and how they relate to radiology, AI for interventional radiology, radiotherapy and auto-positioning and auto-profiling, This AI webinar will allow you to understand how AI is currently being used in the field and the significant implications for MRTs and Radiologists and their roles reshaping in the evolving landscape. Webinar #1 ; #2 ; #3.
2023
CAMRT EVENTS
MRT Week 2023 Webinars
This years 230 PEOPLE attended our virtual webinar, MRT Week 2023: We’re Making a Difference: Care Initiatives from the MRT Frontline. This webinar touches on successful initiatives, lessons learned, and actionable ways that MRTs can provide the absolute best in patient care.
You can now access this webinar FREE on-demand.
Access On-Demand WebinarWe want to offer a special thank you to our two webinar sponsors for MRT Week 2023:
The Summit- CAMRT-BC Conference - October 28, 2023 (Richmond BC)
The Summit – CAMRT- BC Conference
October 28, 2023
ON DEMAND SESSIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
CAMRT 2023 (Gatineau) - JUNE 2-3, 2023
CAMRT 2023 took place at the Hilton Lac Leamy in Ottawa-Gatineau on June 2-3, 2023. Thank you to all those that attended.
On Demand Sessions Available
Please note that you will need to be signed into your CAMRT member account first to see pricing that is accurate for you (i.e., member/non-member, full-conference/partial-conference attendee). If you are a non-member who purchased a full conference pass, an account has been created for you with the email you registered with, if you cannot find the email with your password (different than the conference portal/app password) simply press ‘request a new password’ to reset it.
Looking for your certificate of attendance? They will be made available in late June. All conference attendees will receive an email with instructions on how to download theirs once it they are ready.
Questions? Contact events@camrt.ca
OTHER MRT EVENTS
CANM SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE - OCTOBER 19-21, 2023 (OTTAWA, ON)
CANM SCIENTIFIC CONFERNECE
October 19-21, 2023
Brookstreet Hotel, Ottawa, ON
To all nuclear medicine technologists this is an exclusive session tailor-made for professionals like you at the prestigious CANM’23.
Interactive Presentations by esteemed Physicians and Technologists. Dive deep into various cases and engage actively to determine optimal diagnostics.
This is a golden opportunity to network, learn from the best in the industry, and actively participate in discussions that shape the future of nuclear medicine.
Technologists session, Friday October 20th, click for more information
CARO-COMP Joint Scientific Meeting - September 20-23, 2023 (Montreal, QC)
CARO-COMP Joint Scientific Meeting
September 20-23, 2023
Hotel Le Centre Sheraton Montreal
OARM 40th Annual Fall Conference & Annual General Meeting - September 20-23, 2023 (Fern Resort, ON)
OARM 40th Annual Fall Conference & Annual General Meeting
September 20-23, 2023
Fern Resort, ON
SADMS SAMIM SAMRT EDUCATION CONFERENCE AND AGM - May 27, 2023 (Regina, SK)
The Conexus Arts Centre
200 Lakeshore Dr, Regina, SK S4S 7L3
Saturday, May 27, 2023
2022
CAMRT EVENTS
CAMRT Breast Imaging Education Day (Virtual) - September 17, 2022
CAMRT Breast Imaging Education Day
Sponsored By:
Breast Imaging Specialists – join the back-to-school rush with a CAMRT Education Day!
CAMRT’s Breast Imaging Education Day, presented in association with Hologic
Saturday, September 17th, 2022
11:00 -16:30 EDT
Registration is free for CAMRT members!
$75 for non-members
CAMRT 2022 (Vancouver) - APRIL 23-24, 2022
On Demand Sessions Available
Please note that you will need to be signed into your CAMRT member account first to see pricing that is accurate for you (i.e., member/non-member, full-conference/partial-conference attendee). If you are a non-member who purchased a full conference pass, an account has been created for you with the email you registered with, if you cannot find the email with your password (different than the conference portal/app password) simply press ‘request a new password’ to reset it.
Looking for your certificate of attendance? They will be made available in mid-May. All conference attendees will receive an email with instructions on how to download theirs once it they are ready.
Questions? Contact events@camrt.ca
Institutional volume discounts are available. Contact kmorrison@camrt.ca to inquire.
80th Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists- April 24, 2022
The CAMRT 2021 Annual Report will be available for download from www.camrt.ca/annualreport
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDING
SPECIALTY EVENTS
CAIR Annual Scientific Meeting - MRT and RN Day (Montreal) - May 25
May 25, 2022
Hotel Bonaventure, Montreal, QC
A day dedicated to MRTs and RNs to start the CAIR Annual Meeting, followed by training and lectures, that will incorporate many facets of Interventional radiology practice with ultrasound, capnography, drug eluting, ballooning, stenting, etc. Radial access and general topics on IR will also be discussed. We have recruited respected members from our Canadian IR community and illustrious guest speakers.
The MRT and RN portion of the program will be exploring various procedures, interventions and improvement of workflow efficiencies, from IR technologist and nurse perspective.
More information and Registration
PROVINCIAL EVENTS
The Current - CAMRT-ATL Conference (St. John's, NFLD) - October 22, 2022
The Current – CAMRT-ATL Conference
October 22, 2022
On demand sessions now available
2021
CAMRT EVENTS
CAMRT 2021 (Virtual) - MAY 15- 16, 2021
CAMRT 2021 was held virtually on May 15th and 16th, 2021. The two days will be full of multi-modality education, social events and opportunities to network with MRTs from across the country.
CONFERENCE WEBSITE AND REGISTRATON Download Program at a Glance
**The Full Conference pass includes access to most sessions made available on demand following the conference. Candidates can register for free anytime during the 12 months following the conference. Candidates have four months from the date of access/registration to complete and submit the quiz for credit, if any.
For registration support, please contact us at events@camrt.ca or by phone at 1-800-463-9729 ext. 255
79th Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists- May 16th, 2021
IN 2021, the CAMRT AGM will be taking place as part of the virtual CAMRT 2021 event. Boradcast online, it will be available 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 its question and voting functions. Sunday, May 16th, 2021, 12:50 – 14:20 (EDT)
Attendees of CAMRT 2021 will automatically have access to the AGM through their access to the virtual platform that day.
If you are not attending the other parts of CAMRT 2021, but wish to attend the CAMRT AGM, we ask that you contact events@camrt.ca to inquire.
AGENDA
- Call to Order and Roll Call
- Opening Remarks – CAMRT President
- Approval of Minutes of the 78th Annual General Meeting of May 31st, 2020
- Business Arising from the Minutes
- Annual Reports
- Motions presented to the membership
- Appointment of Auditors
- Other Business
- Adjournment 2021
AGM WORKBOOK
The documents required for the Annual General Meeting are included in the 2021 AGM Workbook, a comprehensive document containing relevant information and reports discussed during the meeting. The AGM Workbook is available on the members’ only section of the CAMRT website. We encourage you to download the AGM Workbook onto your mobile phones, tablets or laptops.
The CAMRT 2020 Annual Report will be available for download from www.camrt.ca/annualreport
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDING
SPECIALTY EVENTS
RTi3 2021 (Virtual) - March 5-6, 2021
Dates
RTi3 2021 will be held virtually on Friday, March 5th and Saturday, March 6th, 2021.
The early-bird registration is now open! Register for RTi3 conference.
Visit the RTi3 website for the most up to date information
Abstracts
Submissions are open for National Innovation Snapshot (NIS) abstracts. An annual RTi3 highlight, the NIS is a rapid-fire session providing Radiation Therapists from across Canada an opportunity to showcase their local, practice-based innovations to the wider community. Work presented need not be formal research, but should be innovative and of interest to a range of practice settings.
Submissions are simple: a brief 300 word summary structured as follows:
- Title
- Background
- Innovation
- Progress/Outcomes
The top peer-reviewed submissions will be invited to present, with special consideration for first time attendees. Submissions from all centres across the country are highly encouraged.
We are pleased to announce that CAMRT is again sponsoring the session and will cover the conference registration fee for qualifying individuals invited to present in the National Innovation Snapshot.
Please review full instructions before submitting. You may submit your abstracts here.
NIS Abstracts will be accepted until Monday, February 1st, 2021 at 11:59pm.
Program Goals
- To disseminate the latest evidence in radiation therapy to inform and stimulate clinical practice
- To provide learning opportunities for practitioners to update their clinical knowledge
- To facilitate networking and communication and the development of professional communities of practice
Learning Objectives
- To gain new knowledge and understanding on: the innovative application of radiotherapy technology, factors influencing clinical outcomes, quality improvement in radiotherapy, and patient and supportive care
- To inform practice knowledge and clinical skills through lectures and workshops on current and new practice models and strategies
- To discuss challenges and opportunities related to advanced practice initiatives, career specialization and development, and education and research endeavor
CARO 2021 Virtual Scientific Meeting - September 29 - October 1, 2021
Mark your calendars for the CARO 2021 Virtual Scientific Meeting
Transforming Care in Radiation Medicine: Lessons from 2020
September 29 – October 1, 2021
Visit the CARO website for the most up to date information
By the end of the conference, the participants will be able to:
- Discuss the role of virtual methods in cancer care and education, now and in the future.
- Demonstrate an understanding of pathways to optimizing equity and social justice in cancer care.
- Learn strategies for provider wellness and resilience in the practice of radiation medicine.
- Consider the lessons from the rapid deployment of COVID-19 practice changes on workflows, wait times & patient/staff experience.
PROVINCIAL ORGANIZATION EVENTS
AGM of the Members of the OAMRS - April 30, 2021
The AGM Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Members of the OAMRS Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences (OAMRS) will be virtual this year and unavailable for in-person attendance due to COVID-19 physical distancing requirements.
Date: April 30, 2021
Time: 5:30 PM – 7: 30 PM
Where: This is a virtual event
Earn 2 CE hours
Visit the OAMRS website for the most up to date information
OAMRS Virtual Education Summit 2021 - May 1. 2021
This special one-day virtual event will provide strategies for coping with the psychological challenges posed by COVID-19 to you and your colleagues working on the frontlines. You will hear from experts on topics such as mindfulness, meditation, and reflective practice—and connect you safely with friends and colleagues who are working at your side to care for patients—and care for you—during these critical and challenging times. We hope you will be able join us!
Join us on Saturday May 1, 2021 from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm (EST) for a day filled with an opportunity to learn, connect and build skills that will help you cope during these challenging times. Agenda with speaker information and topics to follow. Please note that start and end times are subject to change.
Visit the OAMRS website for the most up to date information
MAMRT Triad - June 13, 2021
MAMRT Triad 2021
Education Session • Annual General Meeting • Awards & Recognition Ceremony
Sunday, June 13, 2021
Starting at 10:00 CST
THE MAMRT WEBSITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION: MAMRT MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE TRIAD REGISTRATION INFORMATION VIA EMAIL
AGM REGISTRATION: OPEN TO MAMRT MEMBERS ONLY: See MAY 13 email
EDUCATION SESSION: OPEN TO ALL CAMRT MEMBERS: Details and Registration Information: Click here
AWARDS & RECOGNITION CEREMONY: OPEN TO ALL : Click Here
SAMRT AGM and Education Day - September 11, 2021
Annual General Meeting
September 11th, 2021
10:00 AM – 11: 00 AM CST
Fee: No charge to SAMRT members*
Estimated duration: 45 to 90 minutes. Continuing Education Credit = 2
Important – the meeting documents are available on the SAMRT website and are also linked in this message. Please download and review them in advance:
*this event is for SAMRT members – check your inbox for the link to register
Education Day
September 11th, 2021
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CST
Fee: No charge to SAMRT members*
Continuing Education Credit = 1.5
The SAMRT is pleased to partner with CAMRT to offer a brief education session following the SAMRT AGM. We will host 2 pre-recorded sessions with a Question-and-Answer session moderated by Karen Morrison, Director, Membership & Events CAMRT.
*this event is for SAMRT members – check your inbox for the link to register
The Advocacy Within - Nicole Jenkins
The Advocacy Within
Nicole Jenkins (Welch), RTR, RTMR, MRSO – Eastern Health
1 hour, 1 CE Credit
Includes a live Question and Answer Session with Nicole
Learning Objectives:
Medical Radiation Technologists play an intricate and crucial role in providing high quality, patient-centered care, while also striving to improve access for medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures. MRT’s have a desire to be seen as valued within health care and often struggle with how to master this feat, and in turn, see it as futile. MRT’s look to their National and Provincial Associations to develop and implement advocacy strategies which can help elevate their professional integrity amongst other health care providers, as well as improve visibility with governments and health care organizations. Nevertheless, it is within the core of the MRT themselves, which will generate the greatest change necessary to truly elevate the status of MRT’s and champion the profession. Nicole’s lecture is her motivational journey of championing the essential role the MRT profession brings to health care, and the often life-changing impact they have on their patients. She will highlight her advocacy work with various health care organizations, health care professionals, and government, while also explaining the type of activism needed to illustrate the work MRT’s perform in health care. Her lecture will challenge the audience to reflect on the worth MRT’s play in health care, and will empower MRT’s to break free from their self-imposed barriers to believe in their capability and significance, proving they can be seen as integral to health care by their peers, colleagues, and most importantly, their patients.
Identity Matters: Affirming care for LGBTQ2S+ patients - Dr. Amanda Bolderton
Identity Matters: Affirming care for LGBTQ2S+ patients
Dr. Amanda Bolderson, Faculty Educator – University of Alberta
30 minutes, 0.5 CE Credit
Learning Objectives:
– Discuss basic strategies for working with LGBTQ2S+ patients for MRTs
– Review the CAMRT Identity Matters education modules
Questions or missing the registration link? Contact debbieschatz@samrt.org
2020
CAMRT EVENTS
78th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists, May 31, 2020
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on May 31, 2020 from 12:00 – 13:30. It will be broadcast live to make it accessible to all members. Register below to participate virtually, for free, via GoToWebinar. Available to CAMRT members only.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDING
The AGM documents will be found in the members-only section, under the tab Inside CAMRT. These will be available in the weeks leading up to the meeting.
The CAMRT Foundation AGM will immediately follow this event in the same virtual room, you only need to register once using the link above and you will be able to attend both events. The CAMRTF AGM documents can be found in the members-only section.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDING OF THE CAMRTF AGM
CAMRT 2020 (Ottawa) — CANCELLED
Due to the rapidly-evolving outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and in keeping with the recommendations and advice of governments and public health officials about public gatherings, the CAMRT and the CAMRT 2020 planning committee have made the difficult decision to cancel the CAMRT 2020 conference scheduled for May 30-31, 2020 in Ottawa.
The safety of attendees, our members and the public who rely on the essential work of MRTs is the highest priority for us. Although we are very disappointed to have to cancel, we are certain this is the most responsible decision to preserve the health and safety of members and everyone involved, and to do our part to minimize the spread of disease.
We are very cognizant of the impact this will have on those who planned to attend. We also understand that this change may lead to questions regarding reimbursement for conference registration. We will automatically provide full refunds for all registrations, within the next 14 days. There is no need to contact CAMRT to initiate your reimbursement. Please note that reimbursements will be made through your original method of payment. We will process refunds as quickly as possible, but your patience is appreciated.
We also recommend that you cancel any hotel accommodation or travel arrangements you have made at your earliest convenience.
For more information on COVID-19, you can consult the page CAMRT has put together with information and links from reputable sources like the Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organization.
CAMRT 2020 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE SESSIONS - 2020
Join us for CAMRT 2020 Virtual Conference Sessions through this spring and summer. In lieu of our in person events we will be releasing several online educational sessions for our members, free of charge!
Attend a CAMRT 2020 virtual conference session between now and August 31 and be entered into a draw for a free Quick Self Study or Full Length course – WINNERS ANNOUCED
Free for CAMRT members
$20 for Non Members
CAMRT 2020 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ON DEMAND SESSIONS
Patient Gonadal and Fetal Shielding in Diagnostic X-ray Imaging: Perspectives From This Medical Physicist
Jeff Frimeth, President & Chief Medical Physicist, JF Medical Physics Inc.
Click to view on demandObjectives:
1) Obtain a brief historical overview of why gonadal and fetal shielding was introduced into clinical practice.
2) Discuss recent recommendations regarding the discontinuation of gonadal and fetal shielding.
3) Provide explanations for how to incorporate said recommendations into clinical practice and communicate this to patients/guardians.
Updates in MR Safety from the ACR: How These May Impact Your Clinical Practice
Jeff Frimeth, President & Chief Medical Physicist, JF Medical Physics Inc.
Click to view on demand
Objectives:
1) Review MR safety basics to appreciate appropriate risks (e.g. Bo, RF, dB/dt, contrast, quench, etc.).
2) Discuss the rationale for and recent updates and critical information regarding MR safety from the ACR.
3) Discuss a practical approach to appropriately implement the recent updates and critical information.
Educators Forum – On demand version available now!
Transitioning to the 2019 National Competency Profile for Medical Radiation Technologists in Canada
Carrie Bru, Director of Education CAMRT
Sarah Ingmundson, Director Equal, Accreditation Canada
Click to view on demand
Objectives:
- Explore the recently revised National Competency Profile for entry-level MRTs in Canada.
- Discuss the rationale behind the decision to transition to a new competency framework.
- Update MRT faculty on activities at Accreditation Canada and the transition to the new Health Education Program Standard.
Emerging strategies for building psychological resilience and well-being; new discoveries in neuroscience
Speaker : Dr. Rachel Thibeault
Click to view on demandObjectives:
- To describe key phenomena underlying psychological resilience and post-traumatic growth.
- To identify strategies conducive to resilience.
- To offer simple tools to enhance psychological resilience
CONNECT 2020 (Calgary)— CANCELLED
Due to the evolving situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and following the mandate of Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer, and the advice of the Public Health Agency of Canada on mass gatherings during the outbreak, we have made the decision to cancel the CONNECT 2020 conference scheduled for May 1-2 in Calgary.
The safety of the attendees, our members and the public who rely on the essential work of MRTs and ENPs is the highest priority for us. Although we are very disappointed to have to make this decision, we are certain this is the most responsible decision to preserve the health and safety of members and stakeholders, and to do our part to minimize the spread of disease.
We are very cognizant of the impact this will have on members and sponsors, and understand that this change may lead to a number of questions regarding reimbursement for conference registration. We will automatically provide full refunds for all registrations, within the next 14 days. There is no need to contact ACMDTT or CAMRT to initiate your reimbursement. Please note that reimbursements will be made through your original method of payment. We will process refunds as quickly as possible, but your patience is appreciated.
We also recommend that you cancel any hotel accommodation or travel arrangements you have made at your earliest convenience.
The ACMDTT and the CAMRT are together considering ways to bring you some of the planned program content digitally – please stay tuned for future communications as we evaluate these possibilities.
For more information on COVID-19, please consult the information on the outbreak provided by the Government of Alberta, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organization.
CONNECT 2020 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE SESSIONS - Spring Summer 2020
Join us for CONNECT 2020 Virtual Conference Sessions through this spring and summer. In lieu of our in person events we will be releasing several online educational sessions for our members, free of charge!
Session 1 – On demand version available now!
Navigating the Breast Imaging Journey
Katie Kaminski, MRT(R) and Christina Shahipour, RDMS.
Click to view on demand
Objectives:
- Complete breast imaging journey
- Approach breast imaging in a complete way, taking into account: breast density, family history, personal history, clinical concerns, previous imaging, balancing patient safety (radiation dose) while obtaining maximum information and using a multimodality approach.
Session 2 – On demand version available now!
V/Q vs. CT PE in Women
Dr. Ida Chan
Click to view on demand
Objectives:
- Review the effects of radiation of breast tissue.
- Compare and contrast the benefits of performing VQ scan versus CTPE in the diagnosis of acute PE in women
SPECIALTY EVENTS
CAIR ANNUAL MEETING (Montreal)— CANCELLED
A collaboration between the CAIR and CAMRT.
CARO ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING (VIRTUAL) — SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2020
After careful consideration of the circumstances associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of the health and safety of attendees and their networks, the Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology is transitioning its CARO 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in partnership with the CAMRT to a Virtual Meeting. The ASM will be held on September 23-25, 2020. CARO’s leadership and our ASM Planning Committee are working diligently to offer attendees a robust online educational opportunity in place of the in-person conference. We appreciate everyone’s understanding during these uncertain times and extend strength and support to all who are dealing with COVID-19 and its impacts on the CARO community, their patients and networks.
More information regarding the new 3-day program and registration will be provided in the coming weeks.
Overall Conference Objectives:
By the end of the conference, delegates will be able to:
- Discuss Ablative Radiotherapy: indications, patient outcomes, technical aspects and cost-benefit analysis
- Explore new paradigms in treating oligo-metastatic and oligo-progressive malignancies
- Engage with radiation therapy professionals and identify Canadian-led research in Radiation Oncology
Who Should Attend:
- Radiation oncologists, Medical physicists, Radiation therapists, Basic Science Researchers, Oncology Nurses, Administrators, as well as their trainees
- All health care professional involved in the care of oncology patients
September 23-25, 2020 (Wednesday – Friday)
For detailed program information please visit the CARO website, linked below, to be brought to the dedicated page for this event
PROVINCIAL ORGANIZATION EVENTS
AMRTA Atlantic MRT Accord (Moncton) — September 12, 2020 VIRTUAL
Moncton, NB
The four Atlantic Medical Radiation Technology Associations are very pleased to be hosting a joint virtual professional conference. The theme is “Better Together” and will be help on September 12th.
This conference will be offered free of charge to Atlantic Province MRTs and Atlantic MRT students. The cost of registration for Sonographers and out of Atlantic Province MRTs will be $ $50 andd for non- Atlantic MRT students and all sonography students is $30.
For full speaker bios and agenda for the event are available through the provided link.
CAMRT-BC Virtual InfoSHARE 2020 - July 9, 2020 12:00-13:15 PST
CAMRT-BC InfoShare is going virtual this year! In lieu of regional, in-person events, CAMRT-BC will be planning online educational sessions for BC members, free of charge!
$10 for CAMRT members (outside of BC)
$20 for non-members
July 9, 2020 12:00-13:15 PST (webinar)
Values-based practice for MRTs
Allen Alvarez Ethicist, Ethics Education and Research, Fraser Health Ethics and Diversity Services (FHEDS)
Learn more about Allen
Allen Alvarez is an Ethicist at Fraser Health. He is responsible for providing ethics education and ethics research support to Fraser Health staff to enhance quality of care. He partners with the different professional teams to collaborate in organizing learning activities and creating education resources based on the state of the art in the field of bioethics. He works hard to translate best knowledge into practical tools that impact lives especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. He provides leadership in establishing support mechanisms for healthcare staff who experience moral distress.
Allen did his postdoctoral research at the UBC Centre for Applied Ethics and NTNU in Norway before joining Fraser Health. He published research on value conflicts in bioethics, sufficiency criteria in health resource allocation in extreme scarcity, moral reasoning and philosophy of medicine. He is one of the three editors of the Nordic Journal of Applied Ethics. His PhD is in Philosophy and he is passionate about finding ways to make philosophical methods more relevant to practical life and decision-making.
Program
- Welcome and opening remarks, Sarah Erdelyi, Provincial Mananger, CAMRT-BC
- Greeting from CAMRT-BC member, Carolyn Murdock
- Values-based practice for MRTs, Allen Alvarez
- Closing remarks, Sarah Erdelyi
Objectives:
1) Increase understanding among MRTs on what values-based practice is about
2) Learn to apply the BC COVID-19 Values Checklist in pandemic ethical decision-making
VIEW ON DEMAND
MAMRT Triad (Winnipeg) - November 8, 2020 VIRTUAL
November 8, 2020
The Clarion Hotel
1145 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB
Annual General Meeting and CAMRT sponsored/credit approved Education Session, featuring Dr. Joel Carter, MD, ABFM, BMF, ‘Stories of Hope & Healing – A Prescription for Sustaining Clinical Care & Compassion’. Pre-registration for the AGM is mandatory – details to follow. Register now for the Education Session below
2019
CAMRT EVENTS
RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY ROADSHOW, OTTAWA — SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
September 21, 2019
Riverside Hospital
1967 Riverside Dr, Ottawa, ON
REGISTRATION FEES
Early Bird (until September 19, 2019)
99.00 Members, 149.00 Non-Member, 20.00 Students (for a maximum of 10 students)
Regular Rate (starting September 20, 2019)
125.00 Members, 175.00 Non-Members, 49.00 Students
For detailed program information aplease click the register button below to be brought to the dedicated page for this event
RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY ROADSHOW, VANCOUVER — OCTOBER 19, 2019
October 19, 2019
British Columbia Institute of Technology- Burnaby Campus. SE2: TownSquare A/B
3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC
REGISTRATION FEES
Early Bird (until September 19, 2019)
99.00 Members, 149.00 Non-Member, 20.00 Students (for a maximum of 10 students)
Regular Rate (starting September 20, 2019)
125.00 Members, 175.00 Non-Members, 49.00 Students
For detailed program information please click the register button below to be brought to the dedicated page for this event
2019 ANNUAL GOVERNANCE FORUM & GAMECHANGERS | FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES SUMMIT — APRIL 25-29
Our existing three-day national AGC has evolved into a new streamlined Governance Forum, centered around a confluence of meetings, including the Annual General Meeting, the CAMRT Foundation Annual General Meeting, the Celebration of Excellence Reception, and the GameChangers Future Technologies Summit.
April 25 -29, 2019
The Ottawa Marriott
100 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON
For detailed program information please click the button below to be brought to the dedicated page for this event
Some of the sessions from this event were recorded and are available for purchase here
2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING — APRIL 27
April 27, 2019
The Ottawa Marriott
100 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON
For the second year, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is also being broadcast live to make it accessible to all members and has been made available for viewing following the event, to members only.
CONNECT 2019 — MAY 10-11, 2019
In collaboration with ACMDTT
The conference provided you the opportunity to:
- Meet the experts and mentors face-to-face
- Choose from a variety of sessions on trends, technologies and best practices
- Meet up to 50% of your CCP requirements: It’s an excellent way to reach half of your annual CCPs in only two days!
- Network with over 400 peers: It’s good to connect through email, it’s better to connect on the phone, but the best way to connect is face to face. Mingle over breakfast, lunch and snack breaks
- Awards luncheon: Recognize colleagues for their leadership and excellence
- Build employment contacts critical to your career path
- Sonography sessions: Meaningful presentations which will be accredited by Sonography Canada
May 10-11, 2019
DoubleTree by Hilton
16615 – 109 Ave NW, Edmonton AB
For detailed program information please click the button below to be brought to the dedicated page for this event
Some of the sessions from this event were recorded and are available for purchase here (free for conference participants)
SPECIALTY EVENTS
CARO ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING — OCTOBER 2-5, 2019
Overall Conference Objectives:
By the end of the conference, delegates will be able to:
- Discuss Ablative Radiotherapy: indications, patient outcomes, technical aspects and cost-benefit analysis
- Explore new paradigms in treating oligo-metastatic and oligo-progressive malignancies
- Engage with radiation therapy professionals and identify Canadian-led research in Radiation Oncology
Who Should Attend:
- Radiation oncologists, Medical physicists, Radiation therapists, Basic Science Researchers, Oncology Nurses, Administrators, as well as their trainees
- All health care professional involved in the care of oncology patients
October 2-5, 2019
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS
For detailed program information please visit the CARO website, linked below, to be brought to the dedicated page for this event
CAIR ANNUAL MEETING — MAY 29-JUNE 1, 2019
In collaboration with CAIR
- May 29 – Programming for technologists and nurses
- May 30 to June 1 – Programming for physicians, technologists and nurses
May 29 – June 1, 2019 Hilton 145 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON
PROVINCIAL ORGANIZATION EVENTS
MAMRT's 90th Anniversary Celebrations — NOVEMBER 22-23, 2019
November 22, 2019 – MAMRT 90th Anniversary Meet + Greet: Mingling at the Museum!
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, MB
November 23, 2019 – MAMRT 90th Anniversary: Celebrating our Past..Looking to our Future!
The Fort Garry Hotel
222 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB
Visit the MAMRT 90th website for more details
OTIMROEPMQ — NOVEMBER 7-9, 2019
November 7-9, 2019
Manoir Saint-Saveur
246 Chemin du Lac-Millette, Saint-Sauveur, QC
CAMRT-BC INFOSHARE VANCOUVER ISLAND— OCTOBER 8, 2019
October 8, 2019
Victoria, BC
BC Cancer Agency, Victoria, BC 2410 Lee Avenue Conference Room 2 (3rd floor)
OAMRS EDUCATION SUMMIT AND AGM — MAY 3-4, 2019
May 3-4, 2019
The Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel
17 North Cumberland Street, Thunder Bay, ON
SAMRT EDUCATION SUMMIT AND AGM — MAY 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
Hilton Garden Inn
90 – 22 St East, Saskatoon, SK
CONNECT 2019 — MAY 10-11, 2019
SEE ABOVE UNDER CAMRT EVENTS
PEIAMRT — MAY 16, 2019
May 16, 2019
MAMRT AGM/EDUCATION DAY — JUNE 1, 2019
June 1, 2019
NLAMRT AGM/EDUCATION DAY — JUNE 1, 2019
June 1, 2019
NSAMRT AGM & EDUCATION — JUNE 8, 2019
June 8, 2019
CAMRT-BC INFOSHARE OKANAGAN— JUNE 12, 2019
June 12, 2019
Murray Ramsden Boardroom-Centennial Building
OR
VideoConference will be available at select Interior Health Sites
OR
Remotely via GoToMeeting
Available to CAMRT-BC members only
2018
MR Learning Labs, an SMRT & CAMRT Collaboration— November 14, 2018
November 14, 2018
Webinar
Objectives: 1) Explain the safety related issues related to Radiofrequency Magnetic Fields (RF) 2) Define devices and practices that contribute to RF burns 3) Describe workflows to mitigate hazards related to RF 4) Review accidents and explore preventative solutions
2018 Radiological Technology Roadshow — Fall 2018
SPORTS INJURIES AND TRAUMA RADIOLOGY
Vancouver, BCIT Burnaby – November 3, 2018 Program Details
London, Fanshawe College – November 3, 2018 Program Details
Moncton, The Moncton Hospital – November 17, 2018 Program Details
LTWRAP 2018 — October 20-21, 2018
October 20-21, 2018
Michener Institute, Toronto, ON
Following the hugely successful inaugural International Leading the Way: Radiographer Advanced Practice conference held in the UK in 2016 (link), Toronto, Canada was delighted to host LTWRAP in 2018.
2018 CARO-COMP-CAMRT Joint Conference — September 12-15 2018
September 12-15, 2018
Le Centre Sheraton, Montreal. QC
For detailed program information please click the button below to be brought to the dedicated page for this event
Browse Pictures from the conference!
CAIR 2018 Annual Meeting In collaboration with CAMRT — May 31-June 2, 2018
May 31-June 2, 2018
Westin Hotel, Calgary AB
National Governance Forum — May 14-18, 2018
May 14-19, 2018
The Ottawa Marriott
100 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON
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Some of the session from this event were recorded and are available for purchase here
2018 CANM-CAMRT Joint Annual Meeting, Vancouver - March 23-24, 2018
March 23-24, 2018
Symposium March 22, 2018
Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC
Education, Education, Education! – Hear a range of speakers talk about molecular imaging and the impact it’s having on healthcare today in Canada – The combined physician/technologist presentation format provides opportunities to learn from each other – An inspiring variety of presentations from pediatrics to PET, CT, Trials, Tech tips and patient perspectives – Receive quality and focused information and education around general nuclear medicine – An opportunity to be exposed to new and upcoming practices within nuclear medicine at a national and international level
Networking – Meet NM professionals, from physicians to technologists to students across the country – Explore the potential for collaboration in research
2017
2017 CAMRT-OAMRS Annual General Meeting, Ottawa — April 27-30 2017
April 27-30, 2017
Another year has come and gone… from social gatherings to all the fantastic educational sessions, 2017 has been one for the books. The 2017 CAMRT-OAMRS Annual General Conference (AGC) ran from April 27-30th in Ottawa, Ontario.
Educational Sessions The AGC was filled with Plenary lectures, and education sessions in Breast Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Sonography and much, much more. For those of you who were unable to attend, we have made available below a selection of the material delivered at the conference for your viewing pleasure.
Are Humour and Cancer Compatible | Samant | Plenary Lecture | 0.75 Category A Credit | link |
Myocardial Blood Flow Quantification with PET | Klein | Nuclear Medicine | 0.75 Category A Credit | link |
Strategies for Procedureal Pain Reduction in Pediatric Nuclear Medicine | Kohli | Nuclear Medicine | 0.75 Category A Credit | link |
CT Processing for Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Nycz | Nuclear Medicine | 0.25 Category A Credit | link |
Overview of Radiopharmacy Practice in Canada | Ramdhany | Nuclear Medicine | no continuing education credit | link |
CZT Cardiac Cameras, Dawn of the Dynamic SPECT | Wells | Nuclear Medicine | no continuing education credit | link |
Human Factors in Radiotherapy from Error Prone to Error Free | Brown, Renaud | Radiation Therapy | no continuing education credit | link |
What do Radiation Therapists Know About Patient Anxiety | Elsner | Radiation Therapy | 0.25 Category A Credit | link |
A Primer on Proton Therapy | MacPherson | Radiation Therapy | 0.75 Category A Credit | link |
Deep Inspiration Breath Hold, Designing a Pilot Protocol | Shedden | Radiation Therapy | no continuing education credit | link |
3D Printing Techniques to Improve Radiation Treatment and Patient Care | Sheikh | Radiation Therapy | no continuing education credit | link |
Implementing a Prostate HDR Program | Warren | Radiation Therapy | no continuing education credit | link |
Clinical Evaluation of Chest Digital Tomosynthesis vs Chest Radiograph | Anwari | Radiological Technology & CT | no continuing education credit | link |
Vascular Imaging in the OR | Gagnon | Radiological Technology & CT | 0.75 Category A Credit | link |
Converting from CR to DR for Mobile Imaging Exams | Goldie, Hazell | Radiological Technology & CT | 0.25 Category A Credit | link |
REVOLUTION and my CT Practice | Nikic | Radiological Technology & CT | 0.25 Category A Credit | link |
Taking a Good X-Ray, The Trauma Patient | Papp | Radiological Technology & CT | no continuing education credit | link |
Advances in Perfusion and Dual-Energy CT | Rogalla | Radiological Technology & CT | no continuing education credit | link |
Enterography versus Enteroclysis | Rogalla | Radiological Technology & CT | no continuing education credit | link |
2016
2015
CAMRT@CARO, Kelowna, 2015
September 9, 2015
Program highlights:
- A joint session on Image Guided Radiation Therapy with Radiation Oncology residents taught by inter-professional University of Toronto faculty
- The latest evidence on the prevention and management of radiation induced skin reaction
- The latest national and local perspectives on radiation therapy advanced practice
- Practical help on getting started in research, and publishing your results
2015 Breast Imaging Day at the Joint Congress
An Innovative Breast Screening Program for a Rural Community | 1.0 Category A Credit | |
Breast US-Elastography | Lisa Smith | 1.0 Category A Credit |
Case Studies in Breast Imaging: A Team Approach | 1.0 Category A Credit | |
Impact of Genetics on Breast Cancer | William Foulkes | 1.0 Category A Credit |
Tomosynthesis in Breast Imaging | Jody Ceccarelli | 1.0 Category A Credit |
2015 CAMRT@CARO
Getting Published | 1.0 Category A Credit | |
Let’s Get It Started: Getting Started in Research | 1.0 Category A Credit | |
The Heat is On: Skin Care Evidence and Practice | 1.0 Category A Credit |