Lec #2 - Professional Organizations

Question 1

What is a professional organization?

Answer 1

–> Groups that represent members of a profession

• Work in the best interest members
• Responsible certification of members
• Have standards that members must follow

Question 2

What were the first professional organizations for MRT’s?

Answer 2

Britain: Society of Radiographers

USA: American Society of X-Ray Technicians

• Founded in 1895 (dont need to know)

Question 3

What was the first MRT association in Canada?

Answer 3

in 1929 - in Manitoba - Western Canada Society of Radiographers

Lateral evolved into the MAMRT and then the CAMRT-MB

(might not need to know)

Question 4

What was the first MRT association in Ontario?

Answer 4

Ontario Society of Radiological Technicians - (second MRT association in Canada)

Question 5

In what order did MRT associations form across Canada?

Answer 5

Manitoba -> Ontario -> rest of provinces -> BC last

Question 6

Which association used term disciplines and the term specialties?

Answer 6

CAMRT uses the term disciplines, OAMRS uses the term specialties

• Both CAMRT and OAMRS work for the technologist

Question 7

What does the CAMRT competency profile cover?
- (7 in total)

Answer 7

1. Professional
2. Communicator
3. Collaborator
4. Care provider
5. Leader
6. Scholarly practitioner
7. Clinical expert

Question 8

What is included in the CAMRT code of ethics and professional conduct?

Answer 8

1. Patient-centered care
2. Maintaining Competence
3. Evidence-based and reflective practice
4. Providing a safe environment
5. Acting with professional integrity

Question 9

How many chapters are represented in Ontario through the OAMRS (Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences)

Answer 9

7 in total
(chapter 7 = southwestern Ontario - includes London)

Question 10

What are the 5 specialties in the OAMRS?

Answer 10

Sonographer
Mri
Nuc med
Mrt
Mammo

Question 11

What is the HARP act? (isnt on the CAMRT exam)

Answer 11

• sets regulations on who can operate x-ray equipment, who can receive radiation, and the safety surrounding its use.
• (HARP - Healing Arts Radiation Protection).

Question 12

Who is allowed to apply ionizing radiation?

Answer 12

1. A member of the college of MRTs
2. Medical practitioner
3. Dental Surgeons
4. Chiropodists
5. Chiropractors
6. Dental Hygienists.