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Government Funds MRT Professional Practice
Re-Entry to Practice Program
Successful Fall 2006 Workshops on Practice Assessment
Reminder... Council Meeting Highlights on the Web
Notice of Election of Members to Council
New Council Member
Career Opportunity—CMRTO Director of Professional Practice
Suspended Members
Government Funds MRT Professional Practice
The Ontario provincial government has set up an Allied Health Professional Development Fund (AHPDF) to reimburse fees (up to a maximum of $1500) for professional development activities which enhance the skill, knowledge, practice and service delivery of a variety of health professionals including MRTs.
To assist members, the College recently sent each member an AHPDF application form and a letter from Joshua Tepper, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, explaining the fund, its goals and the eligibility criteria.
College members can apply for reimbursement for professional development fees for courses, workshops or conferences attended between April 1, 2006 and March 31, 2007. Applications must be submitted directly to the AHPDF and received by fax or postmarked before March 31, 2007.
Members should direct any questions to the AHPDF help line at 905.602.6015 or toll-free at 1.866.992.6015, or by email to lsawaya@ahpdf.ca, or by the website www.ahpdf.ca.
Re-Entry to Practice Program
From time to time the College receives requests from former members of the College seeking reinstatement as MRTs after an absence from practice for more than five consecutive years.
In the past, the College offered a retraining program for former members wishing to re-enter the profession. That is no longer the case. However, the Michener Institute is offering a program called Re-Entry to Practice Program for Medical Radiation Technologists in the specialties of radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance. Former members will be eligible for this program in the specialty or specialties in which they held a certificate of registration. Successful completion of this program will facilitate reinstatement with the College.
More information about this program can be obtained from Elen Moyo, Program Manager at The Michener Institute’s Centre for Continuing Professional Education, emoyo@michener.ca.
Successful Fall 2006 Workshops on Practice Assessment
Registrar Sharon Saberton and Deputy Registrar, Linda Gough, conducted a series of workshops across the province in October 2006 to introduce the execution of the multi-source feedback system. The workshops also provided members an opportunity to meet with Linda Gough who is Registrar-designate pending the retirement of Sharon Saberton in March 2007.
Workshops held in Sudbury, Thunder Bay, London, Toronto and Ottawa were attended by nearly 150 members. Each session was also attended by 2 or 3 MRTs who had volunteered and participated in the MSF pilot project conducted in 2005.
In addition, two presentations were given in Hanover and Bowmanville—attended by a further 80 people—under the auspices of the Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Technologists.
The response to the program was overwhelmingly encouraging. Requests have also been received from MRTs and hospitals who would like to have a similar workshop conducted in their city. The College is more than willing to do so if the community or facility can assemble between 30-40 MRTs to attend the session.
Of course, a number of questions and issues were raised and discussed and the College will be making available for all members a specific communication to clarify various points about the MSF program.
Some of the questions were answered in the summer edition of Insights, and a few more are answered here:
Q. Will the questionnaires and other materials be available in French?
A. Yes.
Q. How will we explain the MSF assessment questionnaire process to our patients, peers and co-workers?
A. The College will provide a short letter of explanation to patients, peers and co-workers that MRTs randomly selected to complete the MSF practice assessment will be able to distribute with the questionnaires. It will explain the purpose of the MSF practice assessment, underlining the value to you of patients, peers and co-workers completing the questionnaires.
Q. What if I am selected to undergo the MSF assessment, but I don’t have any patients to whom I can give the patient questionnaire?
A. This question was answered in the summer edition of Insights, but continues to be raised. As a reminder... Educators, application specialists, and managers in particular may have no direct patient contact and will, therefore, have difficulty fulfilling this requirement of the multi-source feedback system. The College is providing the option of requiring these College members to submit their Self-Assessment Profile, Continuous Learning Portfolio and related Quality Assurance records as an alternative.
Reminder... Council Meeting Highlights on the Web
A calendar of upcoming Council meeting dates and agendas as well as highlights of recent Council meetings are posted on the College’s web site.
Council meeting information and highlights can be accessed at http://www.cmrto.org/about/council-meetings.asp#items1
Notice of Election of Members to Counci
Electoral Districts 1, 4, 7 and 8
District #1 (Northern District, Radiography) is composed of the geographic area within the territorial boundaries of the Districts of Kenora, Rainy River, Thunder Bay, Algoma, Cochrane, Timiskaming, Manitoulin and Sudbury and the City of Greater Sudbury.
District #4 (Western District, Radiography) is composed of the geographic area within the territorial boundaries of the Regional Municipalities of Halton, Niagara, Waterloo, the Counties of Brant, Dufferin, Wellington, Essex, Bruce, Grey, Huron, Perth, Lambton, Elgin, Middlesex, Haldimandand Norfolk, the Restructured County of Oxford, the City of Hamilton and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
District #7 (Faculty Members) includes all of the Province of Ontario.
District #8 (Magnetic Resonance) includes all of the Province of Ontario.
Date: Friday, May 4, 2007
Place: College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario, 170 Bloor Street West,
Suite #1001, Toronto, ON M5S 1T9
Time: Ballots must be received at the College no later than 5:30pm on May 4, 2007
New Council Member
The College is pleased to announce that Hal McGonigal has been appointed by the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council as a member of the Council of the CMRTO, commencing November 15, 2006, for a period of three years.
Career Opportunity—CMRTO Director of Professional Practice
As the self-regulatory body for medical radiation technologists in Ontario, CMRTO’s mandate is to protect the public through the promotion of continuous improvement and competent practice among its members, in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Medical Radiation Technology Act. The CMRTO regulates the practice of medical radiation technologists (in radiography, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance and radiation therapy) and has a membership of approximately 6,000.
In order to meet its growing needs, the College is seeking to hire a Director of Professional Practice. This role functions within a management team of self-directed, resourceful and client oriented professionals working in a rapidly changing policy environment. This individual will report to the Registrar. This position would best be filled by a medical radiation technologist who has experience in, or a working knowledge of, the practice of two or three of the four specialties regulated by the College. The College is strongly committed to its people and provides opportunity and support for career development.
As Director of Professional Practice you will have overall responsibility for professional practice issues within the regulatory framework of the College. You will also be responsible for a wide range of operational functions. Your key duties will include:
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Supporting CMRTO members by responding to practice questions, letters, emails, telephone calls and by giving presentations as required |
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Assisting in developing and co-ordinating the policies of the College in accordance with the governing legislation and the regulations and changing practice requirements |
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Managing the information technology systems and directing I.T. contract personnel |
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Managing CMRTO staff, office procedures, employee files, payroll and performing staff performance appraisals |
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Liaising with external agencies regarding professional practice issues for medical radiation technologists |
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Overseeing management of member register, registration processes, and associated database and reports |
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Developing and administering the capital and operating budgets |
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Co-ordinating communication plans, including interacting with the College’s communications consultant and managing the College’s website
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We seek a recognized progressive leader who has:
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Direct practical experience in, or a sound working knowledge of, at least two of the four specialties regulated by the College |
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A minimum of 4-8 years of public or private sector experience related to medical radiation technology in a healthcare, management or a regulatory environment |
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Strong planning and organizational skills |
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Proven problem solving and management skills |
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Advanced analytical, writing and presentation skills |
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An ability to facilitate groups, manage teams and collaborate with others |
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An ability to communicate effectively and interact in a professional manner |
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An ability to synthesize information and issues and develop creative policy options |
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An awareness of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) and the Medical Radiation Technology Act |
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A degree in medical radiation technology, health administration, education, policy, or management is an asset |
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Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset but not a requirement
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This position is full-time with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Candidates are invited to apply—in writing only—with a detailed resume. Applications will be accepted until January 26, 2007.
Please mail your resume to: Ms. K. Chartier, c/o College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario, 170 Bloor Street W., Suite 1001, Toronto,Ontario, M5S 1T9; or email it to directorapps@cmrto.org.
Suspended Members
The following are the people whose certificates of registration were suspended between August 1, 2006 and October 31, 2006 for failure to pay their fees in accordance with section 24 of the Health Professions Procedural Code. A person whose certificate of registration has been suspended is not a member of the College unless and until the suspension is removed.
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Burnett, Kathleen G. |
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Grenier, Lana |
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Burta, John J. |
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Jaiswar, Rajnath |
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Pham, Nghia |
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