CAMRT and COVID-19

If you are looking for information on the virus, visit our COVID-19 resources page with information from fact-based agencies in Canada and around the world.

 

The CAMRT office continues to operate remotely. We have the tools to do so seamlessly while still delivering excellent member service and being available to you via all the usual channels. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and connect with us.

In addition, we are making it a priority to find extra ways that we can be of support and of service to members and MRTs across Canada in these exceptional times.

Below we have collated some of the important changes and new initiatives relating to COVID-19 and the CAMRT

 

Advocacy for MRTs

A modern healthcare system cannot function without professional medical radiation technologists practicing in medical imaging and radiation therapy. With COVID-19 and all the pressures it puts on MRTs and the rest of the healthcare system, we are working hard to address issues, both new and pre-dating the virus, through advocacy and dialogue with decision makers that will make a difference to MRTs.

Essential role of MRTs in the Healthcare System
COVID-19 Vaccine
PPE for MRTs during the COVID-19 crisis
Pandemic Pay for MRTs
Resumption of Clinical Services
COVID 19 Survey – Impacts on MRTs and Patients
Working with other healthcare professions for the greatest impact
Your ideas for advocacy

 

Information and Supports for MRTs

Even as we distance socially, there is still a great desire and need amongst our community for sharing information and best practices, and for supporting each other.

COVID-19 Information page
COVID-19 Community for sharing practices and advice with fellow MRTs
Mental health and well-being resources and tools
Other CAMRT Practice Supports to help during the outbreak
ISRRT Course on COVD-19

 

CAMRT Professional Liability Insurance

CAMRT Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) provider BMS provided an insurance coverage position statement in the context of COVID-19.

One key excerpt states: “Upon review of the CAMRT PLI Wording, there are no specific exclusions relating to transmission of a virus or disease from the insured during delivery of their professional services that have been identified. However negligence on behalf of the Insured must be proven for a claim to be successful. There is also standard exclusions relating to claims arising out of, or attributable to any dishonest, fraudulent or criminal act by an insured.”

PLI considerations (and guidance) for the resumption of services during  COVID-19 (May 8, 2020)

 

CAMRT Certification Exam

Information about the upcoming exam session can be found on the Certification section of the CAMRT website.

 

 

Continuing Professional Development

CAMRT is looking for ways it can support hard-working MRTs through its CPD.

Numerous FREE CPD options

 

 

MRT Workforce

Returning to work in response to COVID-19?

Are you returning to work temporarily in response to COVID-19 and looking to reinstate your CAMRT membership?

The CAMRT will provide free membership and professional liability insurance to those returning to work to help with the pandemic. Please click here for membership options.

Post Jobs FREE OF CHARGE
MRT Repositories

 

 

Contact Us

Sharing information is so important in moments like these. We see examples daily where shared information has affected lives in this outbreak. In order for us to best help you, we want to hear from you. If you have information to share about practice, share with your colleagues and us in the communities of practice. If you have issues you need us to advocate for, let us know.