Registration is mandatory. To practice as a Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) and/ or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) in Alberta and use all protected titles, you must be registered with the College and hold an active practice permit.
Who can Apply as a Non-Labour Mobility applicant?
This route applies to you if:
- You are practicing as an MRT and/or DMS in an unregulated province (see table below).
If the province and corresponding specialty are not listed, it means that it regulates all MRT specialties. You must apply under the labour mobility route.
| The province or territory where you currently practice | Unregulated specialties or specialties which don’t qualify for labour mobility provisions |
|---|---|
| Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut | Radiological Nuclear Medicine Radiation Therapy Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Medical Sonographer |
| British Columbia | Radiological Nuclear Medicine Radiation Therapy Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Medical Sonographer |
| Manitoba | Radiological Nuclear Medicine Radiation Therapy Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Medical Sonographer |
| Quebec | Radiological Magnetic Resonance |
OR
- You have resigned from your registration in a province where your specialty is regulated.
If this route does not apply to you, see Applicants.
How to Apply
Before Applying
Applying
After Applying
Within three (3) business days after you apply, the College will confirm the receipt of your application.
- Your application will be processed only after the application fee is paid.
- Your application status will remain “submitted” until it is reviewed by the college.
Within ten (10) business days after your invoice is paid, the College will review your application.
- Once your application is reviewed, the College will notify you if it is incomplete and provide instructions on completing it.
- If your application remains incomplete or inactive for three months, it will be closed, and you will need to reapply to continue.
OR
Within ten (10) business days after confirming a complete application, the College will process your application.
- Once complete, the College will assess your application to ensure it meets the stated registration requirements and issue you a decision letter.
The College aims to meet these timelines; however, some applications may be more complex. If the College requires more time to make a decision, you will be notified. According to the legislation, the College has up to six months to render a registration decision.
You cannot practice until you receive a decision letter approving your registration application.
- You will be placed on the College’s general register and issued a practice permit only after your application is approved, and all payments are received in full. Once these steps are complete, you will receive your decision letter.