Quick Self Studies

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Introduction to Preceptorship

The clinical learning environment is a complex setting for both learners and preceptors. Join author Jennifer Brown MEd MRT(R) in this accredited QSS while we examine the importance of the preceptorship model, the uniqueness of the MRT’s educational-clinical environment, and communication strategies that can be used with these factors in mind. This course additionally provides preceptors with valuable techniques to use in everyday interactions to maximize the preceptor-student relationship.

On completion of this course, the student will gain knowledge of the history and roles of preceptorship in Medical Radiologic Technology Education, awareness of ways of interacting with adult learners, techniques for providing feedback and communication with learners and be able to apply methods for clinical reasoning and reflective practice.

Quick Self Studies related to professional development are in the writing stages, and updates are coming to Reviewing Patient Education Skills in the Clinical Setting, The Basics of Breast MRI and Providing Effective Feedback to MRT Students. Plans to update Cardiac CT are being developed.