Registration Required to Work in Alberta

According to the Health Professions Act (HPA), everyone who practices diagnostic medical sonography (which consists of three specialties):

  • DMS – Ultrasound Technologist (Generalist)
  • DMS – Echocardiographer (Cardiac)
  • DMS – Vascular Technologist (Vascular)

in Alberta must hold valid and current registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College). The practice involves not only the clinical and technical aspects of the profession; it also includes, but is not limited to, functions of education, management, research and administration.

Application Routes

Newly Certified DMS Applicants

For applicants who have recently passed the Sonography Canada exam

  1. Move from Provisional to General register
  2. Did not practice prior to passing the Sonography Canada exam
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Provisional DMS Applicants

For graduates within the last two (2) years, who have not yet practiced in your specialty.

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Labour Mobility DMS Applicants

For DMSs currently registered to practice in another regulated Canadian province.
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Non-Labour Mobility DMS Applicants

For DMSs practicing in an unregulated Canadian province/territory
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Assessment Route

Internationally Educated DMS

For those not assessed in Canada and/or who have not written and passed the Sonography Canada exam
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Questions?

Please contact the College at registration@acmdtt.com or 780.487.6130 or 1.800.282.2165.