Registration Required to Work in Alberta

According to the Health Professions Act (HPA), everyone who practices the following in Alberta must hold valid and current registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (the College):

  • medical radiation technology (MRT), which consists of four specialties:
    • radiological technology
    • nuclear medicine technology
    • magnetic resonance technology
    • radiation therapy

OR

  • electroneurophysiology technology (ENP)

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.

About Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (DMS) are not currently regulated as a profession in Alberta. Therefore, registration with the College is not required to practice or work. For more, see Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.  

Internationally Educated Application Routes

Internationally Educated MRT Applicants

If you want to practice as an Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) in Alberta

Learn More

Internationally Educated ENP Applicants

If you want to practice as an Electroneurophysiology Technologist (ENP) in Alberta

Learn More

Or use the ‘Finding Your Application Route’ tool (below).

Questions?

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