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Standards of Practice
Effective January 1, 2004, medical radiation technologists in the specialties of radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy and magnetic resonance have new standards of practice.
These standards of practice are composed of the Essential Competencies and the Comprehensive Guidelines for acting in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act Scope of Practice/Controlled Acts Model, as amended by the Addendum to the Comprehensive Guidelines.
These standards of practice replace the documents titled “Standards of Practice for Medical Radiation Technologists – Radiography”, “Standards of Practice for Medical Radiation Technologists – Radiation Therapy” and “Standards of Practice for Medical Radiation Technologists – Nuclear Medicine” published by the CMRTO in 1994.
Standards of Practice – The Heart of the CMRTO’s Mission Statement
“The mission of the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario is to serve and protect the people of Ontario through self-regulation of the profession.” One of the ways the College meets its mission statement is by establishing and enforcing Standards of Practice for Medical Radiation Technologists (M.R.T.s).
Purpose of the Standards of Practice
The Standards of Practice will assist M.R.T.s in understanding the College’s expectations with respect to the professional practice of medical radiation technology. They will help managers in making appropriate decisions regarding management of the practice of M.R.T.s and in developing suitable policies and procedures. They will assist educators in developing curriculum and in providing appropriate instruction. Finally, they will assist the public in assessing quality of care.
The Standards of Practice will serve the College in all areas where criteria for professional performance are needed in making decisions. They will be used by the Complaints Committee, the Discipline Committee and the Fitness to Practise Committee in making their determinations regarding professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity. They will also be used for other College processes such as ascertaining entry-level requirements for registration and for evaluation of Quality Assurance records in the Quality Assurance Program.
In the event that the Standards of Practice set a standard that is higher than departmental policy or procedure, the M.R.T. must comply with the standard set by the Standards of Practice.
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