CMRITO News<p>CMRITO News postings</p>
uuid:f528fb25-48d8-e211-aa29-00155d03b501;6384517200000000002024-03-04T18:00:00Zuuid:2ab9e7b0-50da-ee11-904c-0022483e47bc;638451719700000000New Jurisprudence Module & QuizCMRITO is pleased to announce the launch of a new learning module in our Jurisprudence Course. <br>
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The CMRITO Jurisprudence Course provides applicants and registrants with the necessary background and understanding of the laws, regulations, and Standards of Practice required to practice as a medical radiation and imaging technologist. <br>
2024-03-04T18:00:00Z2024-03-04T17:59:30ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:39b4887c-689f-ee11-a568-002248b1706b;638386949670000000Insights Fall 2023The Fall issue of Insights, CMRITO’s newsletter for registrants, stakeholders, and the public, is now available. <br>
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The Fall issue features articles on:
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<li>2024 Council nominations and elections</li>
<li>What you must know about … preventing sexual abuse</li>
<li>Quality Assurance Program</li>
<li>Professional Practice</li>
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2023-12-20T18:30:00Z2023-12-20T18:49:27ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:7be06156-4077-ee11-8179-0022483d0631;638370410140000000What you must know about … preventing sexual abuseCMRITO is pleased to release an updated guideline for MRITs in radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance, and diagnostic medical sonography.<br>
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<em>What you must know about … preventing sexual abuse </em>is a comprehensive guide to understanding what constitutes sexual abuse and how best to avoid it. <br>
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This updated practice guideline explains key principles of communication and touching, and identifies several areas that MRTs and DMSs must focus on, including: <br>
2023-10-30T16:30:00Z2023-12-01T15:23:34ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:565313d4-2248-ee11-be6f-0022483d019a;638290999400000000Insights Summer 2023The Summer edition of Insights, CMRITO’s newsletter for members, stakeholders, and the public, is now available. <br>
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This issue features articles on:
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<li>2023 Council and Committee news</li>
<li>2022 Annual Report</li>
<li>Reminder – Professional Liability Insurance</li>
<li>Quality Assurance news </li>
<li>Increased number of registration applications</li>
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2023-08-31T17:30:00Z2023-08-31T17:32:20ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:4039bebc-610c-ee11-8f6e-000d3ae9961c;638225292490000000CMRITO Annual Report 2022The CMRITO Annual Report 2022 provides a comprehensive review of the activities of CMRITO Council, committees and staff in 2022 as we carried out our mandate to regulate the profession of medical radiation and imaging technology in Ontario. Additionally, the report provides a snapshot of CMRITO membership at the end of the year. <br>
2023-06-16T16:00:00Z2023-06-16T16:20:49ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:194b166c-4d05-ee11-8f6e-0022483d0631;638217508590000000What you must know about ... consentCMRITO is pleased to release an updated guideline for MRITs in radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance and diagnostic medical sonography. <br>
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Consent is an essential component of patient centered care, is vital for patient safety, and is required prior to performing any procedure. What you must know about … consent is an updated practice guideline that includes information for CMRITO members that:<br>
2023-06-07T16:00:00Z2023-06-07T16:07:39ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:2f7d1372-9a00-ee11-8f6d-0022483d0631;638212440190000000Respiratory Therapists can once again use ultrasound in their practice without delegationPrior to 2019, respiratory therapists in Ontario were authorized to apply soundwaves for diagnostic ultrasound without delegation. Based on regulatory changes in 2019, they continued to apply soundwaves for diagnostic ultrasound through delegations provided they had a valid order and the procedure was performed in a public hospital. <br>
2023-06-01T16:30:00Z2023-06-01T19:20:19ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:dba7904d-cfc1-ed11-b597-0022483d0631;638143300640000000Insights Winter 2023The Winter 2023 issue of Insights, CMRITO’s newsletter for members, stakeholders, and the public, is now available. <br>
This issue features articles on:
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<li>2023 Council election results</li>
<li>Pree Tyagi joins CMRITO as Registrar & CEO</li>
<li>Linda Gough retires as Registrar & CEO</li>
<li>Proposed registration regulation consultation (emergency class)</li>
<li>Updated registration renewal</li>
<li>Quality Assurance news</li>
<li>That’s a good question!</li>
<li>Suspended members</li>
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2023-03-13T19:00:00Z2023-03-13T18:47:44ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:49a32bb2-ab8b-ed11-81ad-0022483d0631;638083781100000000CMRITO Council announces appointment of Pree Tyagi as Registrar & CEOThe Council of the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pree Tyagi as Registrar & CEO, effective March 1, 2023. <br>
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<a href="https://www.cmrito.org/pdfs/news/nr-new-registrar-01-03-23.pdf">Please click here to read the news release</a>.<br>
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2023-01-03T21:00:00Z2023-01-03T21:28:30ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:2f47aae2-a67c-ed11-81ad-000d3ae996fa;638067263010000000What you must know about ... professional accountabilityCMRITO is pleased to release updated guidelines for MRITs in radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance and diagnostic medical sonography. <br>
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<em>What you must know about … professional accountability</em> outlines how CMRITO members are accountable for their decisions and actions, and for complying with the professional, legal, and ethical requirements that govern the practice of medical radiation and imaging technology in Ontario.<br>
2022-12-15T19:00:00Z2022-12-15T18:38:21ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:0614286c-4e60-ed11-9562-000d3ae996fa;638036094190000000Insights Fall 2022The Fall 2022 issue of Insights, CMRITO’s newsletter for members, stakeholders, and the public, is now available. <br>
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This issue features articles on:
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<li>Notice of Election 2023</li>
<li>Selection and recruitment of new Registrar</li>
<li>What you must know about …</li>
<li>Quality Assurance news</li>
<li>That’s a good question</li>
<li>The CMRITO public register of members – an important tool for employers</li>
<li>Suspended members</li>
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<a href="https://www.cmrito.org/pdfs/insights/insights-fall-2022.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to read insights now.</a> <br>
2022-11-09T16:30:00Z2022-11-09T16:50:19ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:05068cfc-763a-ed11-9db0-0022483d0631;637994488440000000What you must know about … illegal practiceCMRITO is pleased to release updated guidelines for MRITs in radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance and diagnostic medical sonography. <br>
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What you must know about … illegal practice includes information for CMRITO members, applicants, students, and managers about:<br>
2022-09-22T13:00:00Z2022-09-22T13:07:24ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:28a01a55-3014-ed11-b83f-002248ae4f78;637952411360000000Insights Summer 2022The <a href="https://www.cmrito.org/pdfs/insights/insights-summer-2022.pdf" target="_blank">Summer 2022 issue of Insights</a>, CMRITO’s newsletter for members, stakeholders, and the public, is now available. <br>
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This issue features articles on: <br>
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<li>CMRITO Council members 2022-2023</li>
<li>Council elections and appointments</li>
<li>Retiring Council members</li>
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2022-08-04T20:00:00Z2022-08-04T20:18:56ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:341e459f-a112-ed11-b83f-002248ae4efb;637950697780000000What you must know about ... performing proceduresCMRITO is pleased to release its updated guidelines for MRITs in radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance and diagnostic medical sonography. <br>
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What you must know about … performing procedures includes important practice information about:<br>
2022-08-02T20:30:00Z2022-08-02T20:42:58ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:13f03684-bbfb-ec11-82e6-002248ae4f78;6379255120700000002021 Annual ReportThe CMRITO Annual Report provides a comprehensive summary of CMRITO Council, committees and staff activities in 2021 as we carried out our mandate to regulate the profession of medical radiation and imaging technology in Ontario. Additionally, the report provides an overview of CMRITO registration at the end of the year. <br>
2022-07-04T17:00:00Z2022-07-04T17:06:47ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:23532c4b-01d6-ec11-a7b5-0022483d3a9b;637884032170000000Academic Councillor AppointedIn accordance with the provisions of CMRITO By-law No. 60, the CMRITO Executive Committee has appointed Kieng Tan as Academic Councillor on the CMRITO Council. <br>
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Kieng’s three-year appointment begins at the next Council meeting on June 16, 2022. <br>
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Congratulations Kieng and thank you to everyone who applied to fill this important role on Council.<br>
2022-05-17T16:30:00Z2022-05-17T16:53:37ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:f697a2dc-bfc7-ec11-a7b5-000d3a844a83;637868362930000000The Spring issue of Insights is here!The <a href="https://www.cmrito.org/pdfs/insights/insights-spring-2022.pdf" target="_blank">Spring 2022 issue of Insights</a>, CMRITO’s newsletter for members, stakeholders and the public, is now available.<br>
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This issue features articles on: <br>
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<li>2022 Council Election results</li>
<li>2022-2024 Strategic Plan</li>
<li>Additional ordering authority for CT and MRI scans</li>
<li>COVID-19 update</li>
<li>The new QA ePortfolio and QuickQA app</li>
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2022-04-29T13:00:00Z2022-04-29T13:38:13ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:a7c26407-b9c7-ec11-a7b5-000d3a844a83;637868363200000000Council Election resultsThe results of the 2022 election of professional members to Council are in: <br>
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<li><strong>Anna Simeonov, MRT(MR)(R)</strong> was elected by acclamation in District 4 – magnetic resonance</li>
<li><strong>Zainool Dhalla, DMS, MRT(R)</strong> was re-elected by acclamation in District 5 – diagnostic medical sonography</li>
<li><strong>Zaynab Muraj, MRT(T)</strong> was elected in District 6 – member at large </li>
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2022-04-29T12:30:00Z2022-04-29T13:38:40ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:ae8f3be0-f1b1-ec11-9840-002248ade35d;637844388010000000CMRITO releases new and improved version of the QuickQA app!CMRITO is pleased to release a new and improved version of the popular QuickQA app for Android and iOS devices. <br>
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Available in the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skilsure.CMRTOQuickQA&hl=en_CA" target="_blank">Google Play Store</a> and the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/cmrto-quickqa/id1019722992" target="_blank">Apple App Store</a>, this new version of the app seamlessly integrates with the revised QA ePortfolio launched earlier this year, allowing you to quickly and easily record your continuing education and professional development activities on your mobile device. <br>
2022-04-01T19:30:00Z2022-04-01T19:40:01ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:3be66fdb-afa0-ec11-b400-000d3a84dcaf;637825407170000000CMRITO releases 2022-2024 Strategic PlanThe College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario is excited to share our <a href="https://www.cmrito.org/pdfs/strategic-plan/strategic-plan.pdf" target="_blank">2022-2024 Strategic Plan</a>. <br>
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Faced with a changing health care landscape, CMRITO’s 2022-2024 Strategic Plan focuses on three key goals – evolving regulatory practices, maximizing communications impact, and increasing organizational capacity – to help the College deliver on its mandate to ensure the safe, effective and ethical practice of medical radiation and imaging technology and strengthen public protection in the province. <br>
2022-03-10T20:30:00Z2022-03-10T20:25:17ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:bbb68200-6e9a-ec11-b401-0022483c065f;637819324350000000Nurse Practitioners to order CTs and MRIs | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to order MRIsEffective July 1, 2022, Nurse Practitioners (NPs) will be able to order computerized tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans as a result of changes to regulations under the <em>Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act</em> (HARP Act) and the <em>Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991</em> (RHPA).<br>
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These changes to O. Reg. 107/96 (Controlled Acts) and O. Reg. 543/90 (X-ray Safety Code) will reduce unnecessary delays in care for patients due to multiple visits, and lessen wait times to access care from authorized providers. <br>
2022-03-02T21:30:00Z2022-03-03T19:27:15ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:f0ce7a7f-7b8b-ec11-93b0-0022483da14e;637802093450000000Directive #2 RevokedThis update is to inform CMRITO members that Directive #2 for Health Care Providers has been revoked by the Chief Medical Officer of Health. The revocation of this directive reflects the health care system’s capacity to begin cautiously and gradually resuming non-urgent and non-emergent surgeries and procedures in public hospitals. <br>
2022-02-11T20:30:00Z2022-02-11T20:49:05ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:e0dc61ad-f56f-ec11-8943-0022483da521;637771839510000000COVID-19 Update: Directive #2Directive #2 for Health Care Providers has been re-activated by Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health to address ongoing and forecasted staffing and capacity issues and to support health care professionals and hospitals as they continue to provide care in communities across the province during the Omicron variant surge. <br>
2022-01-07T20:00:00Z2022-01-07T20:25:51ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:d2210030-d66c-ec11-8943-0022483da521;637819101170000000New QA ePortfolioThe new CMRITO QA ePortfolio is here!<br>
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Developed to be streamlined and easier to use, CMRITO launched the new Quality Assurance (QA) ePortfolio on January 1, 2022 to coincide with the start of a new QA year. This new version of the ePortfolio features an updated design and improved user interface that lets CMRITO members quickly and efficiently complete your annual Quality Assurance Program requirements. It also allows you to conveniently monitor your progress throughout the year via a new dashboard at the top of every page. <br>
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There is no change in how you access the new ePortfolio – simply sign in to your <a href="https://www.cmrito.org/SignIn" target="_blank">Member & Applicant Portal</a> (MAP) account, and click on the ‘Update QA ePortfolio’ in the left navigation menu.<br>
2022-01-03T20:30:00Z2022-03-03T13:15:17ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:5254ee03-2f64-ec11-8f8f-0022483ba624;637758886750000000CMRITO is hiring!CMRITO is looking for energetic, conscientious, and detail-oriented individuals who enjoy making a difference, being part of a team, and take pride in their work to join our team in the following permanent full-time positions: <br>
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<li><a href="https://www.cmrito.org/pdfs/career-project-opportunities/professional-conduct-intake-manager-posting.pdf" target="_blank">Professional Conduct Manager - Intake and Monitoring</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cmrito.org/pdfs/career-project-opportunities/professional-conduct-associate-posting.pdf" target="_blank">Professional Conduct Associate - Intake and Monitoring</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cmrito.org/pdfs/career-project-opportunities/registration-associate-posting.pdf" target="_blank">Registration Associate</a></li>
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2021-12-23T21:00:00Z2021-12-23T20:37:55ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:ef9e7e35-2e64-ec11-8f8f-0022483ba624;637758885210000000CMRITO Holiday Hours<p><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">CMRITO wishes everyone a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season! The CMRITO office will be closed on December 24, 27, and 31 for the statutory holidays.</span></span></p>
2021-12-23T20:30:00Z2021-12-23T20:35:21ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:5b0d2689-eb4e-ec11-8f8e-000d3ae9433d;637735502100000000Read the Fall 2021 issue of Insights!The <a href="https://www.cmrito.org/pdfs/insights/insights-fall-2021.pdf" target="_blank">Fall 2021 issue of Insights</a>, CMRITO’s newsletter for members, stakeholders and the public, is now available. <br>
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This issue features articles on:<br>
2021-11-26T18:30:00Z2021-11-26T19:03:30ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:d1921b42-7548-ec11-8c62-0022483d5dd0;637728408170000000Register today for Fall webinars!This fall, CMRITO is offering two free webinars in November and December:<br>
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<li>Standard of Practice #5: Relationships with patients </li>
<li>What you must know about … Performing transvaginal ultrasound examinations</li>
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2021-11-18T13:00:00Z2021-11-18T14:00:17ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:27a7abbb-8bcf-eb11-bacc-0022483c0020;6375955038500000002020 Annual ReportThe CMRITO is pleased to announce that the <a href="https://www.cmrito.org/pdfs/annual-reports/annual-report-2020.pdf" target="_blank">2020 CMRITO Annual Report</a> is now available on our website.<br>
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This year’s report provides a comprehensive review of the activities of CMRITO Council, committees and staff during 2020 in fulfilling our mandate to regulate the profession of medical radiation and imaging technology in Ontario. <br>
2021-06-17T17:00:00Z2021-06-17T18:13:05ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:c2a32761-03ad-eb11-8236-000d3a846c9e;637557485380000000Insights Spring 2021The Spring 2021 issue of Insights, CMRITO’s newsletter for members, stakeholders, and the public is now available. Please <a href="https://www.cmrito.org/pdfs/insights/insights-spring-2021.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a> to view this issue.<br>
2021-05-04T18:00:00Z2021-05-04T18:08:58ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:a3545830-a6a6-eb11-9442-000d3ae99575;637771831620000000Supporting MRITs and hospitals to focus on delivering patient care during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemicThe Government of Ontario has implemented important new measures to provide the necessary supports for Ontario public hospitals to focus on delivering patient care during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br>
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This communication informs medical radiation and imaging technologists (MRITs) of three new emergency orders made to address staffing and capacity pressures and to support health care workers and hospitals as they continue to work to maximize system resources:<br>
2021-04-26T15:30:00Z2022-01-07T20:12:42ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:a8795dc2-00a2-eb11-b1ac-000d3ae8739e;637545381280000000CMRITO 2021 Election ResultsCMRITO is pleased to announce the results of the elections for the Council Members for District 1 - Radiography and District 2 - Radiation Therapy held on April 1, 2021:
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</p><li>Amanda Lee, MRT(R)(MR) has been elected as the Council Member for District 1 - Radiography</li>
<li>Derek Ribeiro, MRT(T) has been elected as the Council Member for District 2 - Radiation Therapy</li>
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</p>2021-04-20T17:30:00Z2021-04-20T17:55:28ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:aa415c50-2155-eb11-a812-000d3af3af49;637570320620000000Ministry of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance Document for Health Care WorkersRecently, the Ontario Ministry of Health released “<a href="https://www.cmrito.org/pdfs/covid/Guidance-for-Prioritizing-HCWs-for-COVID-19-Vaccination-2020-01-08.pdf" target="_blank">COVID-19: Guidance for Prioritizing Health Care Workers for COVID-19 Vaccination</a>.” <br>
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Health care workers have been identified as a priority group for COVID-19 vaccination in Ontario. However, because demand for the vaccines will initially exceed supply, priorities for voluntary vaccination must be set among health care workers.<br>
2021-01-12T22:00:00Z2021-05-19T14:41:02ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:6c3ea77a-682f-eb11-a813-000d3a0c8127;637419381240000000Notice of ElectionCMRITO will hold elections in District 1 – radiography and District 2 – radiation therapy on April 1, 2021. A call for nominations will be sent to members in Districts 1 and 2 in December 2020.<br>
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The election of professional members to the CMRITO Council is an important component of self-regulation. Council members set policies to ensure the safe, effective, and ethical practice of medical radiation and imaging technology services in the province and regulate the profession in the public interest. <br>
2020-11-25T22:00:00Z2020-11-25T21:55:24ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:4f2de0b4-3f2b-eb11-a813-000d3af3b5be;637414808400000000Insights Fall 2020The Fall 2020 issue of Insights, CMRITO’s newsletter, is now available. Please click <a href="https://www.cmrito.org/pdfs/insights/insights-fall-2020.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> to view this issue.<br>
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This issue features articles on:
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<li>Notice of election</li>
<li>COVID-19 update</li>
<li>QuickQA app</li>
<li>Members of Council 2020-2021</li>
<li>2019 Annual Report</li>
<li>Specialty abbreviations and protected titles</li>
<li>That’s a good question!</li>
<li>Suspended Members</li>
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2020-11-20T15:00:00Z2020-11-20T14:54:00ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:f4ae53a0-3420-eb11-a813-000d3af3b5be;637407853210000000New! CMRITO QuickQA App Version 2CMRITO is pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved QuickQA app!<br>
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This free tool works with your QA ePortfolio using the same password you use to access your CMRITO Member & Applicant Portal (MAP) account, allowing you to record your continuing education and professional development activities on the go using your iPhone or Android devices. <br>
2020-11-06T13:30:00Z2020-11-12T13:42:01ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:28eba198-850d-eb11-a813-000d3af3b5be;637382121930000000New webinar: How to Use Your Protected TitlesWith so many designations used by so many organizations, it can be confusing how or when to use your protected titles as a medical radiation and imaging technologist. <br>
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Join us on Thursday, October 22nd at 12:00 pm, for our newest webinar, How to Use Your Protected Titles. <br>
2020-10-13T19:00:00Z2020-10-13T18:56:33ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:5cb3dd6e-09dc-ea11-a813-000d3a0c8127;637327718700000000CMRITO Quality Assurance Program WebinarThe College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario is pleased to announce our upcoming webinar, the <a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1981015797272804619?source=website" target="_blank">CMRITO Quality Assurance Program</a>, which will be held on Thursday, August 20th at 12:15 pm.<br>
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This free 45-minute webinar answers the most frequently asked questions we receive about the CMRITO QA Program, including:<br>
2020-08-11T19:30:00Z2020-08-11T19:44:30ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:548775cf-d1af-ea11-a812-000d3af3b5be;6372790943200000002019 Annual ReportThe CMRITO is pleased to announce that the 2019 CMRTO Annual Report is now available on our website.<br>
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Please visit <a href="/pdfs/annual-reports/annual-report-2019.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.cmrito.org/pdfs/annual-reports/annual-report-2019.pdf</a> to read the 2019 Annual Report, or <a href="/static-resources/publications/Annual-Reports/" target="_blank">click here</a> to read past reports.<br>
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2020-06-16T13:00:00Z2020-06-16T13:03:52ZCMRITO Communicationsuuid:2eae747c-8d9f-ea11-a812-000d3af3b5be;637261208650000000Insights Spring 2020The Spring 2020 issue of Insights, CMRITO’s newsletter for members, applicants and stakeholders, is now available. Please <a href="http://https://www.cmrito.org/pdfs/insights/insights-spring-2020.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a> to view this issue.<br>
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This issue features articles on:
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<li>CMRITO’s COVID-19 Update</li>
<li>Election 2020 results</li>
<li>Protected titles and abbreviations</li>
<li>Suspended Members</li>
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<a href="http://https://www.cmrito.org/pdfs/insights/insights-spring-2020.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to read Insights now.</a>
2020-05-26T20:30:00Z2020-05-26T20:14:25ZCMRITO Communications