Thank you, Madam Chairperson. It is an area of training that represents an opportunity. What we created as a first priority was to make sure the people who currently use imaging equipment are competent and trained in its use. There has always been somebody trained in each community to operate the equipment that is in that community. Often times it is not the nurse practitioner, it has been other staff in the health centre. I could not agree more that it is an opportunity. In terms of priorities we had focused first on the nursing program in this area because the employment opportunity is much broader than it is in radiology. There is no question. It is an excellent area for development. Thank you.
Mr. Ramsden on Committee Motion 21-13(5): To Establish Guidelines And Standards For The Operation Of All NWT Health Boards
In the Legislative Assembly on February 24th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 21-13(5): To Establish Guidelines And Standards For The Operation Of All NWT Health Boards
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 23rd, 1998
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