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• En anglais seulement : Palliative Radiation Oncology: An Overview for Healthcare Professionals

This updated quick self study is designed to explore key topics in palliative radiation therapy, such as: an introduction to radiation therapy, indications for palliative radiation therapy (bone metastases, brain metastases, obstruction, lymphadenopathy, liver treatment, skin) and oncologic emergencies. Other topics also include radiation therapy retreatment, stereotactic body radiation therapy, brachytherapy, and radionucleotides. A review of acute side effects, follow up care, and discussion regarding the role of the palliative care team, as well as an introduction to some of the ethical issues affecting palliative radiation therapy patients are also examined.

• En anglais seulement : Cultural Safety: Diversity and Inclusion Micro Certificate Bundle (Special Pricing for 6 modules)

The goals of the Cultural Safety: Diversity & Inclusion Certificate program are to:

• Promote and support culturally safe and compassionate care.
• Promote and support respect, equitable treatment, equitable care, non-discrimination through a bias and barrier-free professional environment.
• Create a culture of openness.
• Provide opportunities for MRTs to explore, learn and reflect on issues of diversity and inclusion relevant to MRT practice and beyond.

The six modules include:

• Identity Matters: LGBTQ2S+ Education for MRTs* (4 quick self studies): LGBTQ2S+ Background and History; LGBTQ2S+ Experiences in Healthcare; Creating LGBTQ2S+ Affirming Healthcare Environments; Allyship for LGBTQ2S+ People
• Creating an Inclusive MRT Environment for People with Disabilities Quick Self Study
• Enhancing Communications through Cultural Humility Quick Self Study

Candidates who successfully complete all six modules will receive the Cultural Safety: Diversity and Inclusion Micro Certificate Digital Badge.

• En anglais seulement : LGBTQ2S+ Special Recognition Badge QSS Bundle (Special Pricing for 4 modules)

The goals of the LGBTQ2S+ program are to:

• Promote safe, affirming, equitable and inclusive care to members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
• Promote safe, affirming, equitable and inclusive work environments for healthcare professionals from the LGBTQ2+ community.

The four modules include:

• Module 1: LGBTQ2S+ Background and History
• Module 2: LGBTQ2S+ Experiences in Health Care
• Module 3: Creating Affirming LGBTQ2S+ Healthcare Environments
• Module 4: LGBTQ2S+ Allyship (Available Soon)

Candidates will earn a Special Recognition digital badge after successful completion of all four modules.

Note these courses can be applied towards CAMRT’s Cultural Safety: Diversity and Inclusion Micro Certificate program.

• En anglais seulement : Prostate Cancer – 2022 Revision and Update

This quick self-study course discusses the diagnosis and management of patients with prostate cancer. The course will cover a number of topics including: statistics, risk factors, anatomy, presenting signs and symptoms, screening tests, diagnostic and staging procedures, and available treatment options. Additionally, it will provide useful links to other sources for information about prostate cancer. While this course is intended for non-oncology health professionals, it may be useful as a refresher for oncology workers and provide useful information for the general public.

• En anglais seulement : Colorectal Cancer – 2022 Revision and Update

The CAMRT is happy to provide a completely revised and up-to-date 2023 quick self study on Colorectal Cancer: An Overview for Health Professionals, by Dave Shedden. As the management of cancer constantly changes, access to up-to-date information is vital to ensure that MRTs are well-informed and ready to help patients experiencing colorectal cancer. In this self-directed course, you can work your way through 12 modules, gaining specialized knowledge and participating in interactive learning moments.

• En anlgais seulement : Reflective Practice in Healthcare  – 2023 Revision and Update

Healthcare requires a practitioner who is nimble, able to think on the fly and adjust their practice in the moment as needed. They also need to be able to look for opportunities to critically evaluate their practice and refine or modify their skills on a constant basis. Reflective practice is an integral part of being a professional in today’s healthcare, however it is not always easy to achieve. This quick self-study will offer some insights on the topic of reflection, review some literature in the area of reflective practice dive into the use of social media in reflection, and will give the reader some tips on how to go about getting the most out of their reflection.

• En anglais seulement : Spinal Pathologies for the X-ray Technologist

This course is intended for radiological technologists to review spinal anatomy and pathology on x-rays. Focus will be on the appearance of three major categories of disorders in the spine: congenital, degenerative and pathological. Alternate imaging modalities and post operative changes will be discussed.

Des « Quick Self Studies » (classes virtuelles) sur le développement professionnel sont en cours de rédaction, avec des mises à jour prévues pour Sécurité en IRM : Un aperçu, Reviewing Patient Education Skills in the Clinical Setting (en anglais uniquement) et Providing Effective Feedback to MRT Students (en anglais uniquement). Des plans sont en cours pour mettre à jour « Cardiac CT ».