Standards of Practice

Overview
Introduction
1. Legislation, Standards and Ethics
2. Equipment and Materials
3. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
4. Safe Practice
5. Relationship with Patients
6. Professional Relationships
7. Records and Reporting
8. Continuing Competence

Effective September 1, 2011, medical radiation technologists in the specialties of radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy and magnetic resonance have new standards of practice. These Standards of Practice replace the previous standards which were comprised 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.

CMRTO Standards of Practice
The CMRTO Standards of Practice set out minimum standards of professional practice and conduct for MRTs. They assist MRTs in understanding the College’s expectations with respect to the professional practice of medical radiation technology. They help managers in making appropriate decisions regarding management of the practice of MRTs and in developing suitable policies and procedures. They assist educators in developing curriculum and in providing appropriate instruction. And, they assist the public in assessing quality of care. The Standards of Practice are used by the College in determining whether members of the College have maintained appropriate standards of practice and conduct. They are used by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee, the Discipline Committee and the Fitness to Practise Committee in making determinations regarding professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity. They are also used for other College processes such as ascertaining entry-level requirements for registration and are the basis for the Quality Assurance Program.

These Standards of Practice came into effect on September 1, 2011 and replace the previous standards which were comprised 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 were approved by the Council of the College in June 2011, following an extensive and comprehensive consultation process which included consultation with MRTs, managers, educators, professional associations, regulators in other jurisdictions, other health professions and stakeholders.

Code of Ethics
In the Standards of Practice there are references to the Code of Ethics. This refers to the Code of Ethics for members of CMRTO. The Standards of Practice should be used in conjunction with the Code of Ethics. Together these documents provide a model for assuring safe, effective and ethical outcomes for patients.

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