Scope of Practice

NOTE: At all times, the scope of practice for MRT(T)s set out by the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT) to be adhered to. 

A copy of the comprehensive guidelines can be found here.

Students may not perform the following duties during the clinical practicum:

1. Turn on the treatment machine

• • • • • • Machine QA competency must be achieved for that linac/CT Simulator PRIOR to beaming on

2. Take phone messages concerning patient orders or treatment changes, e.g. blood results, dose change, medications

• • • • • • If you do answer the phone please identify yourself by name and status (Jane Doe, Student Radiation Therapist)

          • If the call concerns any of the above please say something to the effect “I am not allowed to take this message, please wait and I will have another member of the team speak with you “