CAMRT Standards of Practice and Ethics Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the CAMRT Standards of Practice?

Accepted Answer

Define the minimum acceptable level of professional practice for patient safety and quality

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Set salary scales

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Establish equipment maintenance schedules

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Outline MRT curriculum

Question 2

How do the Standards address continuing competence?

Accepted Answer

Require members to maintain and develop knowledge, participate in lifelong learning, and demonstrate competence throughout their career

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Do not address it

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Only at initial certification

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Delegate to employers

Question 3

What must a technologist do when performing an unfamiliar procedure?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge limitations, seek guidance from colleagues or references, ensure patient safety

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Attempt it and hope for the best

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Refuse entirely

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Perform at reduced standard

Question 4

How do the Standards address documentation?

Accepted Answer

Complete, accurate, timely documentation of all examination information is required

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Documentation is optional

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Only abnormal findings

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Radiologist responsibility only

Question 5

What is the relationship between CAMRT and provincial regulatory standards?

Accepted Answer

National professional standards complementing provincial regulatory standards, both applying to practitioners

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Identical documents

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Provincial always supersede

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CAMRT only for members, provincial for others

Question 6

What interprofessional communication behaviours do the Standards expect?

Accepted Answer

Clear, respectful, timely communication with all healthcare team members

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Written official reports only

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Only with radiologist and physician

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Standards do not apply to non-clinical staff