Registration is mandatory.

To practice as a Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) in Alberta and use all protected titles, you must be registered with the College and hold an active practice permit.

Who can Apply as an Internationally Educated MRT Applicant?

This route applies to you if:

  • You graduated from an MRT program of study outside of Canada within the last two (2) years, but you have not yet practiced in your specialty; or
  • You graduated from an MRT program of study outside of Canada and have recent professional experience.

NOTE: If you graduated from an MRT program of study outside of Canada and are practicing in an unregulated province (British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Quebec—Radiological and Magnetic Resonance) or territory, you must apply under the non-labor mobility route.

If this route does not apply to you, see Applicants.

How to Apply

Resources

Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)

Exam Preparation Courses (online) 

There are three courses available to IEMRTs to help prepare for writing the certification exam: 

  • Course 1: Radiographic Procedures and Pathology (applicable to radiological technology only) 
  • Course 2: Patient Management (applicable to all specialties) 
  • Course 3: Radiographic Equipment and Imaging (applicable to radiological technology only) 

Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists | Exam Preparation Courses (camrt.ca) 

 

CAMRT Practice Exam 

  • CAMRT has developed 100-question practice exams for each discipline as an exam preparation tool to assist candidates who intend to write the national certification exam in medical radiation technology specialties. 

Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists | Practice Exams (camrt.ca) 

 

Preparation Guide for the CAMRT Exam 

  • CAMRT has developed an Exam Preparation Guide, which addresses the certification process and the exam content.  

Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists | Exam Preparation Guide (camrt.ca) 

 

Exam Blueprints 

  • The Exam Blueprint is a document that provides the plan the certification exam.  

Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists | Exam Blueprints (camrt.ca) 

 

Exam Recommended Textbooks 

  • CAMRT has created lists of recommended textbooks for each specialty. These recommended textbooks are used to reference the certification exam questions. 

Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists | Recommended Textbooks (camrt.ca) 

 

For more information on all the CAMRT Exam Preparation Resources:

Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists | Entry-to-Practice Certification: Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRTs) (camrt.ca) 

The ACMDTT demonstrates transparency, objectivity, impartiality and procedural fairness by committing to the following:

  • All inquiries receive a response as soon as possible, within two to three business days.
  • Receipt of an application for registration is acknowledged, preferably via email, as soon as possible, within three business days.
  • Complete applications for registration (excluding those for internationally educated applicants) will be processed as soon as possible, within three business days.
  • Any Canadian applicant whose application is refused or approved but with conditions, limitations or restrictions, will receive a written decision, within 10 days of the decision, with reasons that explain the basis for the registration decision.
  • If there is doubt whether an application meets all of the registration requirements, it may be referred to the Registration Committee for review.
  • Internationally educated applicants can also expect the following:
    • An internationally educated applicant’s complete application for registration shall be automatically referred to the Registration Committee upon receipt by the Registrar. Longer timelines shall apply under these circumstances, and the College will endeavour to update the applicant or member of the status of their application in a timely and transparent manner. Internationally educated applicants are encouraged to look at the flowchart for registration process for more information.
    • If any documents are outstanding, the College will email you approximately every six months. In the near future, we plan to enable applicants and members to check the status of their applications online.
    • A written decision and reasons will be provided for all applications and appeals within 90 days of receiving complete information.