The RHPA and CMRITO Flashcards
How is a passing score on the CAMRT exam determined?
Modified ANGOF
-Weighs the question based off of the difficulty
What machines does HARP have juristricution over?
Any x ray equipment used on patients in Ontario
What is self regulation?
A privilege granded to some professions to regulate thier own practice
What is a regulatory body given authority for?
- To set entry to practice standards
- To define and enforce standards of practice
- To prescribe programs to enhance practice and ensure competence
What are the charecteristics of workers in self-regualting occupations?
- High standares of practice and ethics
- Accoutable for thier actions
- Life-long learners
- Focued on quality
- Trustworthy
- Part of a profession
What is the critera for self regualtion?
- Primary-reduce risk of harm to patients
- Secondary-Professional autonomy, educational requirements for entry to practice, body of knowledge+scope of practice (skill and task set)
Who is the regulatory body for MRTs?
CMRITO
What acts does the CMRITO follow?
- The regulated health profesions act (RHPA)
- The MRIT act
What is RHPA?
A governing framework for regulating healthcare professionals in Ontario that works in the publics interest
Can the RHPA model change?
Yes
How has the RHPA model changed for MRTs?
- More scope of practice for IV work, CT work
- The addition of sonographers in the MRIT act
How many controlled acts are there? Who preforms them?
14 controlled acts preformed by regulated professionals
Why do we need controlled acts?
Because we could harm the patient
Which profession can perform all regulated acts?
None
How many controlled acts can an MRT preform?
5