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Topic 1: Professionalism Flashcards

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What year did Roentgen discover x-rays?

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1895

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What Canadian radiologist was the first to experiment with x-ray imaging and the use of plates?

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Dr. Gordon Richards

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Who introduced the reporting of 5 year survival rates?

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Dr. Gordon Richards

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Whose idea was it to have two separate professions: radiation oncologists and radiation therapists

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Dr. Goodman

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Define what a profession is

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Vocation or calling, especially one that involves some branch of advanced learning or science

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List the 7 criteria that makes a profession what it is

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  1. Description of practice
  2. Specialized knowledge
  3. Commitment to lifelong learning
  4. Member code of ethics and professional conduct
  5. Self-regulating/accreditation
  6. Recognizing and Reward for excellence
  7. Professional organization
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What is the accreditation body for CAMRT?

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Accreditation Canada (EQual)

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List the 5 steps of the accreditation process

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  1. Application to review organization by School of RT
  2. Submission of list of evidence and self-evaluation
  3. Peer review of application and evidence
  4. Peer review-on site survey
  5. Report: Accreditation obtained or not
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List some CAMRT Honorary Awards

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  1. Life Membership
  2. Welch Memorial
  3. Dr. Marshall Mallet
  4. Steward of the profession
  5. Early Professional Achievement Grassroots Advocacy
  6. Outstanding Service
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What year was CAMRT formed?

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1942

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What 4 professions make up the CAMRT?

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  1. X-ray
  2. Nuclear Medicine
  3. Magnetic Resonance
  4. Radiation Therapy
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In what year did RT become a separate discipline?

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1957

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MRT Overaching roles (7)

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  1. Professional
  2. Communicator
  3. Collaborator
  4. Care provider
  5. Leader
  6. Scholarly practitioner
  7. Clinical expert
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Define labour unions

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An organization of wage-earners for the purpose of serving members interests regarding wages and working conditions. Has helped shape legislation

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Define labour relations

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The interactions between management and labour unions (employees)

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Define Collective Bargaining

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Focus on the negotiations for a settlement of terms and conditions between employers and union members

17
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List some advantages of union membership

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Strength in numbers: To improve wages and working conditions (vacation, educational leave, Leave of Absence, Sick benefits, Overtime and Maternity leave

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Disadvantages of union membership

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  1. Increased costs for employer
  2. Decreased job flexibility
19
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Difference between Arbitration and Mediation:

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Arbitrator has the authority to make binding decision on the dispute. Mediation is about arriving at a mutual agreement

20
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Reasons for patient advocacy:

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  1. Vulnerability created by illness
  2. Complexity of health information
  3. Complexity of health care systems
  4. Risk of loss of basic human rights
21
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List 3 areas of advocacy that RTs can do for patients.

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  1. Providing resources (social work, dietician, etc)
  2. Documenting unjust policies
  3. Resource in the design of patient care policies
22
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What are Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

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Specific guidelines on how to do a specific procedure

23
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List the possible sources of stress for RTs

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  1. Demanding timelines
  2. Changing technology
  3. Family/work-life balance
  4. Patient type (eg. palliation, children)
  5. Conflicts (coworkers and management)
  6. Financial stressors
  7. Academic stressors (grades, etc)
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Coping strategies for stress

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  1. Recognize the signs of stress
  2. Set realistic goals
  3. Learn time management
  4. Separate work/school from home life
  5. Create a balance in your life
  6. Learn relaxation techniques
  7. Create a support system
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What are employability skills?

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These are skills you need to enter, stay in, and progress in the world of work

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What are the 4 parts of employability skills?

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  1. Fundamental skills
  2. Social and Emotional skills
  3. Personal management skills
  4. Teamwork skills
27
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What is Reflective Practice?

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It is an intentional process of thinking, analyzing, and learning

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List the benefits of reflective practice for an RT

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  1. Improved critical thinking
  2. Personal empowerment
  3. Greater self-awareness
  4. Personal and professional growth
  5. Improved quality of care for patients
  6. Improved patient outcomes
29
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List the 4 steps of the Kolb Learning Cycle

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  1. Experiencing
  2. Reflecting
  3. Theorizing
  4. Experimenting

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