Criteria for PRR

Are you currently employed as a DMS and practicing* in Alberta?

If you are not currently employed and practicing* as a DMS, have you completed 800 practice hours in your primary specialty and, if applicable, 160 practice hours in each of your secondary/tertiary specialties in Alberta within the last 5 years?

*Practicing means: performing medical diagnostic ultrasound examinations or services. Practice includes not only direct patient care but also other professional roles, such as education, research, management, and supervision, that support and advance the profession.

More than one specialty? Apply early

You must have your primary specialty approved before submitting a PRR application for any secondary/ tertiary specialty.

This means you need to plan ahead. If you intend to apply in more than one specialty, submit your primary application early to allow time for review and approval.

All applications must be submitted by June 7, 2026, to be considered for registration on the General Register effective July 6, 2026.

Requirement: Personal and Professional Information

Upload the following while completing your application:

  •  Government-issued IDs

Two (2) different pieces are required to validate your identity. At least one must be a photo ID. We accept the following forms of identification:

    • Birth Certificate
    • Passport (photo ID)
    • Driver’s License (photo ID)
    • Citizenship Certificate
    • Alberta Identification Card (photo ID)
    • Permanent Resident Card
    • Treaty Card

If your legal name doesn’t match your ID or verification documents, you must submit proof of name change with a government-issued document.

  • DMS Education

You are to fill out the course type, name of the educational institute, field of study, related specialty, the date completed and a proof of diploma or transcripts.

You may be able to access your official documents through MyCreds, a secure digital credential service used by many Canadian institutions. Click here for more information. 

  • Certification Certificates | Membership Confirmation | Exam Certificate | Confirmation of Passing

Acceptable documentation may include one or more of the following:
• Sonography Canada certification certificate
• Sonography Canada examination certificate/confirmation of passing
• Sonography Canada membership confirmation
• ARDMS certification certificate
• ARDMS examination certificate/confirmation of passing
• ARDMS membership or registration confirmation

You are not required to provide all items listed above. Please submit any documentation you have available.

Requirement: Employment Verification

In this section, you will enter the total number of hours worked for each employer for the past five years. Those can be current and/or previous employers in Alberta

Note: For every employer you add, you must upload a corresponding Employment Verification Letter. This letter must be on company letterhead and include:

    • Your full name
    • Job title
    • Specialty
    • Employment dates
    • Full- or part-time status
    • Hours worked
    • Status with current certifying body (Sonography Canada, ARDMS) and membership category
    • Supervisor or HR signature and contact information

Requirement: Professional Liability Insurance
  • The College requires all registrants to obtain and maintain their own Professional Liability Insurance (PLI), even if coverage is provided through an employer.
  • The PLI policy start date must be no later than July 6, 2026, and the policy end date must be after December 31, 2026.

For detailed requirements, please visit the College’s Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) page.

Note: Professional liability insurance provided by an employer is not accepted.

Requirement: Criminal Record Check
  • All applicants are required to submit an original criminal record check conducted no more than 90 days before applying to the College. If you are an applicant residing in Canada, you are required to complete your criminal record check through MyBackCheck, an online service provided by Sterling Backcheck.
Requirement: Jurisprudence

Pay the application fee(s), registration fee, and all applicable third-party fees.

For secondary and tertiary applications, no registration or applicable third party fees(s) apply.

Click here for the College Fee Schedule

All required documents and payment of invoiced fees must be submitted by June 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (MDT) for your application to be considered complete.

Applicants who fail to register for the Pre Regulatory Record (PRR) by the June 7, 2026, deadline will need to wait until July 6, 2026, to submit a standard registration application. Their application will be assessed in accordance with the registration criteria in effect at that time.

  • Register for your account on the ➡️ College Portal.
  • On the dashboard, locate the section named ‘Certification Exams and ACMDTT Professional Development Courses’ and select the ‘+’ sign beside the College Jurisprudence Education to complete the exam.
  • See the “Before Applying” tab for registration requirements.
  • Select Apply under the Pre-Regulatory Record (DMS) to begin your application.
  • Complete your application form by:
    – Providing your demographic, personal, competency, and eligibility information and uploading the required documents.
    – Answering questions regarding your conduct and compliance.
  • Review your application to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
  • Select ‘Submit’.

  • On submission of your application, pay the invoiced fees
  • The College will not review your application until all fees are paid.
  • Unsubmitted applications will be withdrawn after June 7, 2026.

Within three (3) business days of your submission, the College will confirm that the application has been received.

  • Your application will be processed only after the complete application and registration fees are paid.
  • Your application status will remain “submitted” until it is reviewed by the college.

Within ten (10) business days of your invoice being paid, the College will review your application. Once your application is reviewed, the College will notify you:

  • of a complete application and confirm your application to the Pre Regulatory Record (PRR).
  • if your application is incomplete, provide instructions on completing outstanding requirements. If your application remains incomplete by July 6, 2026, your file will be closed, and you will need to reapply after July 6, 2026. Applications submitted after July 6, 2026, will be assessed according to the registration criteria in effect at the time.

  • Unpaid invoices
  • Missing, incorrect or incomplete documents
  • Information about your character, conduct, competence, or health that may require further review.
  • Unclear criminal record check

The Pre-Regulatory Record opens March 16, 2026.

The PRR:

  • Identifies individuals currently practicing diagnostic medical sonography in Alberta
  • Allows the College to communicate directly with practitioners about next steps

Being listed on the PRR does not authorize practice. Authorization begins only once registration is confirmed and a practice permit is issued.

If you are currently practicing DMS in Alberta, you should apply to the Pre-Regulatory Record.

The PRR allows the College eligible applicants onto the appropriate specialty register before regulation comes into force.

Applying to the PRR helps ensure there is no interruption to your ability to practice when regulation begins.

Yes.

The practice of DMS includes clinical imaging as well as supervision, education, management, research and administration related to the profession.

Individuals practicing these roles require registration and a practice permit.

Yes.

If you were included on a previous DMS roster, you must apply again to the new Pre-Regulatory Record.

The earlier roster cannot be reused or reactivated. It was developed under a different framework that anticipated a single specialty pathway. The new regulation establishes three separate specialty registers, each with defined registration pathways.

We strongly recommend that all individuals who intend to practice after July 6, 2026 apply to the current PRR.

If you are listed on the PRR, you do not need to submit a new application.

The College will transfer eligible individuals from the PRR to the appropriate specialty register when regulation comes into force.

Only individuals who have been formally registered and issued a practice permit will be authorized to practice after July 6, 2026.

Yes.

Being listed on the Pre-Regulatory Record does not automatically guarantee registration. Individuals on the PRR must still meet the College’s registration requirements before they can be issued a practice permit.

In some situations, an individual may not be eligible to move to the General Register if information comes to the College’s attention that may impact their eligibility for registration. This may include matters related to good character, professional conduct, or suitability to practice.

Only individuals who meet all registration requirements and are issued a practice permit will be authorized to practice after July 6, 2026.

No.

You are not required to be on the Pre-Regulatory Record to continue working before July 6, 2026.

However, if you intend to practice DMS in Alberta once regulation comes into force, you are strongly encouraged to apply to the PRR.

After July 6, 2026:

  • All applicants must meet the College’s approved entry to practice requirements.
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)certification will not be accepted for registration
  • Applicants may be required to complete additional assessment or demonstrate equivalency to the College’s approved competency standards

Your employer may also require you to apply to the PRR as part of their preparation for regulation.

Applicants are asked to provide their relevant education and certification information so the College can maintain a complete registrant file.

This information is required under the College’s bylaws and forms part of the official registration record for each registrant.

The PRR is a non-practicing register and is not visible on the College’s public directory.

Once your application is approved, you will be able to download your non-practicing permit from the College portal. This document can be used to confirm your inclusion on the PRR.

If you do not apply to the PRR before June 7, 2026, and apply directly to the General Register after July 6th, 2026, you will be assessed under the full registration requirements in effect at the time of your application.

You will be required to meet all current registration criteria, including approved education, examination and competency requirements established by the College.

The PRR is intended to support individuals currently practicing in Alberta. Applicants who do not apply to the PRR will not be eligible to practice effective July 6, 2026.

After July 6, 2026:

  • All applicants must meet the College’s approved entry-to-practice standards
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification will not be accepted for registration
  • Applicants may be required to complete additional assessments or demonstrate equivalency to the College’s approved competency standards

If you intend to practice DMS in Alberta once regulation comes into force, you are strongly encouraged to apply to the PRR.

No.

The application form includes a Save option that allows you to save your progress and return later to complete the application.

The PRR closes before July 6 to allow the College time to review applications and prepare eligible individuals for registration when regulation comes into force.

This period allows the College to verify information, confirm eligibility, and complete the steps required to issue practice permits.

Individuals who apply after the PRR closes will need to apply through the regular registration process once regulation begins.

 

Timeline

  • March 16, 2026– Pre-Regulatory Record Opens

  • June 8, 2026 – at 12:00am MDT, Pre Regulatory Record Closes

  • July 6, 2026 – Regulation in force and registration and annual renewal requirements apply.

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