medical radiation technologist




OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Who is the licensing body responsible for Medical Radiation Technologist�s in Alberta? 

In Alberta, you must be registered with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT). Only registered members may call themselves Medical Radiation Technologist.

What are the licensure requirements for internationally educated Medical Radiation Technologist�s?

Internationally educated Medical Radiation Technologist�s must:

  1. Submit an Application for Assessment. It is important to note that candidates are evaluated based on substantially equivalent qualifications. Therefore, additional training, testing or education
  2. Submit all the required documents (found on the ACMDTT website) which will be used to determine qualifications. Candidates must also submit an International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) document evaluation.
  3. Provide evidence of English language proficiency.

Once applicants have completed the assessment process and demonstrated substantially equivalent qualifications, they are then required to successfully pass the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification exam. Candidates who wish to work in Alberta must be assessed by the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists before applying to access the national certification exam.

What are the accepted English language proficiency tests and where can I be tested?

Applicants must also provide proof of English Language fluency by one of the accepted testing assessments:

    • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)                                                                           
    • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)                                                                     
    • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)                                                               
    • CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees)                                                           
    • CLBA (Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment)

To learn more about where to take an English language proficiency test in Alberta, visit .

What is the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification exam?

http://www.camrt.ca

The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) is the association responsible for the administration of the CAMRT certification exam. The CAMRT exam is based on medical radiation competencies and is composed of case study questions in multiple-choice format. Study guides and exam reference material are available on the CAMRT website.

Applicants are encouraged to be aware of exam registration deadlines, CARMT eligibility requirements, examination fee, exam frequency and the turnaround time for exam results.

How can I prepare for the CAMRT?

Directions for Immigrants offers Study Groups to help you prepare for the CAMRT. Visit the Study Groups page for more information on this service and eligibility criteria.

What are the educational requirements for Medical Radiation Technologist�s in Alberta?

(Note: Licensing bodies compare international education and experience to Canadian standards)

In Alberta, two post-secondary institutions offer 21 month diploma programs in medical radiologic technology: the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary. NAIT and SAIT offer a joint co-operative program with participating practicum sites.


Additional Occupational Information

For more information on occupational duties and wages, visit the Alberta Learning Information Service at www.alis.gov.ab.ca and search for Medical Radiation Technologist under occupational information.

Bridging Program

The NAIT Medical Radiological Technology Pilot Bridging Program is designed for students who have education and work experience outside of Canada. This program offers a bridging course of studies to help internationally educated technologists gain the knowledge and skills expected for radiographers in Canada. For more information, visit http://www.nait.ca/docs/MRTBridging.pdf

What information resources are available for Medical Radiation Technologist�s in Alberta?  

Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT)
website: www.acmdtt.com

Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
website: www.camrt.ca

Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA)
website: www.hsaa.ca

                                                                                                                            Last Updated: August 2009