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23 Cards in this Set
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Union |
-A unions is an organized group of workers who collectively use their strength to have voice in their workplace -workers have a right to impact wages, work hours, benefits, workplace health and safety, job training and other work related issues |
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Abilities of a Union |
-influence the ability of management to direct various Human Resources functions -who is selected for job promotions or training programs -pay rates -employee performance appraisal methods -layoff of employees -occupational health and safety |
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Why Join a Union |
-economic need -general dissatisfaction w/ management policy -better working conditions -representation -bargaining collectively with their employer can be advantageous |
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HSAA |
Health Sciences Association of Alberta |
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CAMRT Meaning |
Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists |
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CAMRT |
-control entry into the profession -maintain standards -represent the profession -requirement for employment -professional associations generally include professional development (PD) programs for on-going education of its members |
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CAMRT: 4 Disciplines |
-Radiologic Technology (x-ray, CT) -Magnetic Resonance -Nuclear Medicine -Radiation Therapy *est. 1942 |
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CAMRT's Strategic Objectives |
-focus on strengthening the identity, position and voice of the medical radiation technology |
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Federation is made up of? |
-10 provincial associations -12,000 members |
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Leadership |
-president -CEO -board of directors |
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Develops and administers what? |
national certification exam |
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Provides...? |
professional liability insurance of 1 million dollars for all its members |
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Description of your Practice |
-Professionalism -Patient and Family Centred Care -Interprofessional Collaboration -Commitment to Education and Life-long Learning -Commitment to the profession -Acting Within Legal and Ethical Boundaries |
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Professional Resources and Practice Supports from CAMRT |
-best practice guidelines -code of ethics -competency profiles -professionalism liability insurance program -research support ($5000 grant) -professional recognition (awards) -continuing education -career development resources (volunteering) -occupational health and safety info centre -preceptor guidelines -salary scale analysis -career opportunities for MRTs -advertising a position (job blank) -events (conferences, MRT week, workshops) |
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ACMDTT |
The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic &Therapeutic Technologists |
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5 Distinct Specialities |
1. Radiologic Technologists 2. Nuclear Medicine Technologists 3. Magnetic Resonance Technologists 4.Radiation Therapies 5. Electro-Neurophysiology Technologists |
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Established |
Under the Health Professionals Act |
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Member Services |
promote and support: i) continuing education ii) networking opportunities iii) professional excellence |
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CCP |
Continuing Competence Program |
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Continuing Competence Program |
-mandatory -learning plan -non-compliance with the requirements of the CCP is deemed to exhibit unprofessional conduct, and could place a member's permit to practice at risk -continued non-compliance could lead to suspension of the permit |
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CAMRT Code of Ethics |
Patient Respect and Dignity Patient Centered Care and Safety Fairness, Accountability and Integrity |
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ACMDTT Code of Ethics |
Principle 1: responsibility to the public Principle 2: responsibility to the profession Principle 3: responsibility to oneself |
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ACMDTT Standards of Practice |
-professional accountability and responsibility -workplace health and safety -patient-centered care -operation of equipment -clinical procedures -interpretation and analysis |
