Why make a distinction between mandatory and elective competencies?
Mandatory competencies are those felt to be particularly important to the role of a Registered Technologist. The list of mandatory competencies does not represent the full range of important skills that should be demonstrated, but does provide a good baseline. Differences in the types and numbers of studies performed in various practice settings restrict the list of competencies that can be designated as mandatory. Elective competencies address the concerns that the list of demonstrated skills should be more extensive than the mandatory competencies, and the concern for flexibility.
