- Introduction to Person-Centered Care approach
- Indigenous Patient Care
- Sexual and gender minority (SGM) affirming care in the medical radiation sciences
- Understanding the patient who is angry and how to respond effectively
Short Biographies
Cassaundra Morrin, B.Sc (Hons), MRT (R) – Cassaundra is a dedicated healthcare professional with a deep passion for improving Indigenous Patient Healthcare. With a B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Radiation Sciences, Cassaundra has been actively practicing an x-ray tech for the last five years. Born into a mixed Indigenous heritage, Cassaundra proudly identifies as Swampy Cree. Throughout Cassaundra’s career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to education and mentorship. Cassaundra served as a Clinical Coordinator for x-ray students for two years at her workplace, sharing her expertise and nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Beyond their professional role, Cassaundra actively engages with their local urban Indigenous community. They currently hold the position of running the Huntsville branch of the Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre, where they contribute to fostering cultural connection, social support and holistic well-being for Indigenous individuals and allies in the area.
Professor Amanda Bolderston, EdD, RTT, FCAMRT – Dr. Amanda Bolderston is a radiation therapist, educator and researcher. She teaches at the University of Alberta in the radiation therapy undergraduate program. Prior to that she worked in Toronto, the UK, British Columbia and the Netherlands in clinical, educational and leadership roles. She is past president of the Canadian Association for Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) and current Editor in Chief of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (JMIRS). She is a co-founder of the CIHR funded website Queering Cancer for LGBTQ2S+ patients and their loved ones affected by cancer. Amanda has developed numerous courses, publications and presentations on the topic of sexual and gender minority affirming care in the medical radiation sciences.
Kerry Maddix, M.Ed, MHM, MRT(T). Kerry Maddix is an experienced radiation therapist, facilitator and educator. She holds a Masters in Adult Education as well as Healthcare Management. She has worked in Canada and internationally which provides her with a unique and enriched perspective on education and healthcare. Her primary areas of focus are improving the student learning experience.
Valentina Al Hamouche, MRT(R), MSc.: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University, Cambridge, UK Applied Health Sciences Department, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London, UK (1991), and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program, Lebanon. In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals, Inc. She has pursued courses in bread baking and chocolate making and related it to the process of team building.
