Registration and Practice Permit Renewal for 2027 Opens October 2, 2026

Maintaining your registration and practice permit with the College is a key professional and legal responsibility for all Medical Radiation Technologists, Electroneurophysiology Technologists and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers practicing in Alberta.

At a Glance – Key Dates

Oct 2
Renewal opens.
Dec 1
Last date to renew to avoid the $150 fee.
Dec 2
Additional $150 administrative fee applies to renewals submitted on or after this date.
Dec 15
Submit (if not submitted) to avoid processing delays.
Dec 31
Last day to renew.
Jan 1, 2027
Unrenewed permits suspended.
Feb 12, 2027
Unrenewed permits cancelled.

You need to renew your practice permit if:

  • you want to continue practicing your profession in Alberta after your current practice permit expires.
  • you are currently registered with the College and want ot remain authorized to practice.

Important: You must renew your practice permit each year to remain legally authorized to practice.

  • Cancel your registration and practice permit if you:
    • plan to stop practicing because you are taking an extended leave, moving outside Alberta, or retiring, you can cancel your registration and practice permit. Read More
    • are cancelling your registration and practice permit on or before Dec 31, 2026
  • If you choose to Renew instead – you must complete your CCP requirements and ensure your professional liability insurance (PLI) remains active and does not lapse.You may choose to renew your registration and practice permit; however, you must complete your CCP and ensure your PLI remains active (not lapsed).

  • Supervisor approval is integrated into the renewal process.
  • All Provisional Practice Permit renewals are manually reviewed by the College before approval.
  • Your permit expiry date will be updated to the date specified in your original decision letter within 48 hours of a successful renewal.
  • If your renewal remains pending and you have not received communication from the College within three (3) business days, please contact us for an update or to determine whether any additional information or action is required.

Please note: Renewal applications submitted after December 23 will be reviewed beginning January 4. Applications will be processed in the order received, and applicants will be contacted as their application is reviewed.

New for 2027

We are making your 2027 renewal process easier and more efficient, starting with key updates:

Multiple Specialty

Registrants with more than one specialty can complete all specialty renewals within the same renewal form in the College Portal.

Fitness to Practice

Your health matters, confirm you are fit to practice safely and confidently.

Learn More

Enhanced for Smaller Screens

The renewal form now offers improved functionality and readability on mobile devices and other smaller screens.

Lunch and Learn: Renewal Sessions

Got questions about renewal? We have got answers.

Lunch & Learn sessions coming soon!

Oct. 2, 2026
Renewal opens
Dec. 2, 2026
Admin fee ($150) applies to submissions from this date
Dec. 15, 2026
Submit by this date to avoid processing delays
Dec. 25 – Jan. 1
College closed for holidays
Dec. 31, 2026
Renewal system closes
Jan. 1, 2027
Unrenewed permits suspended
Feb. 12, 2027
Unrenewed permits cancelled

  • Read the College Fee Schedule before applying
  • Payment methods accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Visa Debit, Mastercard Debit

  • Prepare before starting your renewal:
  • College portal login information
  • 2026 practice hours (actual and expected)
  • Employer details for 2026 (contact info and end dates if applicable)
  • Current address, personal/work email, and phone numbers
  • Government-issued name change document (if applicable)
  • Official proof of education (if adding credentials)
  • Currency of Practice
  • Relevant practice experience within the last 5 years is required
    • MRT & ENP: Declare your 2026 practice hours, estimate expected hours until Dec. 31
    • DMS: Declare your 2026 practice hours, effective July 6, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 (estimate expected hours until Dec. 31)
  • Practice hours do NOT include vacation, sick leave, or other non-practice time
  • The College portal tracks your last 4 years of practice hours and confirms compliance
  • To correct declared hours after submission, submit a Currency of Practice form (available in your dashboard after Jan. 5)
  • Good Character
  • You must declare your suitability to practice, including any history of unprofessional conduct
  • Fitness to Practice
  • You must declare your fitness to practice. This includes confirming that you have the physical, mental, and emotional health required to carry out your role safely and effectively

  • You must declare on your application that you have continuous active PLI for the entire 2027 practice year. You must maintain active PLI for as long as you hold an active practice permit, as required by legislation and College bylaws.

  • CCP must be complete and submitted before you can renew
  • You must declare you have met your 2025–2026 CCP requirements
  • False or misleading submissions will be referred to the Complaints Director

  • Log in to the College Portal
  • On your dashboard, in the Complete My Renewal for 2027 box, click Renew to start
  • Complete your renewal form by completing a two-step application process:
  • Step 1 – Profile
  • Personal Information – Name, Address, Contact Information (request to change in this section if applicable)
  • Education – Review/Add educational details
  • Certification Examination – Review exam information
  • Employment – Review, Add employment information for the current year, including hours worked for the primary specialty
  • Total Practice Hours – View only information on the hours currently in your profile for the past 4 years
  • Step 2 – Renewal
  • Continuing Competence Program Declaration
  • Conduct Declaration
  • Compliance Declaration
  • Submission of Your Renewal
  • Review your renewal to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Select Submit
  • Important:
  • To avoid delays in receiving your 2027 practice permit, submit before December 15, 2026
  • Renewals requiring manual processing and received after December 23 will be processed starting January 2 (due to the College’s holiday closure)
  • You cannot practice in 2027 until you have your 2027 practice permit.

  • Renewal fees and payment methods are listed on the Fee Schedule
  • Pay all fees directly in the College Portal
  • If your renewal requires review, you will receive an email directing you to make payment once your renewal has been reviewed.

  • Submit only when all sections are complete and accurate
  • Save for later anytime to keep your progress
  • To restart, click Withdraw — this deletes your current renewal and profile updates but lets you start fresh immediately.

  • If you are prompted to pay your registration fees and successfully make payment online, your Renewal is complete
    • Important: If you hold a Provisional Practice Permit, your permit expiry date will be manually updated to the date indicated in your original decision letter within 48 hours of completing your renewal successfully.
  • Your 2027 Practice Permit will be available on your dashboard for printing or saving to your mobile device.

  • If you see the message “Payment cannot be accepted for your Renewal at this time,” your renewal application has been submitted to the College for manual review. No action is required from you at this stage. You will be notified once the review is complete and payment can be made
  • Renewals that require manual processing and are received after December 20 will be processed starting January 4 due to the College’s holiday closure. You cannot work in 2027 until you have your 2027 practice permit. Non-compliance levy may apply
  • If your renewal remains pending and you have not received communication from the College within three (3) business days, please contact us for an update or to determine whether any additional information or action is required.
    • Please note: Renewal applications submitted after December 20 that require manual processing will be reviewed beginning January 4. Applications will be processed in the order received, and applicants will be contacted as their application is reviewed.
  • Check your email’s junk/spam folder for messages or log in to your dashboard to view important emails from the College on the “My emails” tab
  • Once your Renewal has been approved, you will be notified by email to return to the College portal to make payment

  • Updates To Personal or Employer Information: If you change your name, add an employer that is not currently in the system, or add new education information, the College will review the information before processing your Renewal
  • Practice Hours: If you have not reported 800 practice hours in the previous five years for your primary specialty and/or 160 hours in the previous five years for your secondary specialty, the College will contact you
  • Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Incomplete: You must complete your 2025-2026 CCP and pay any outstanding levies before your Renewal can be submitted
  • Declarations: If your answer to any of the declarations is questionable, the College will review your file before completing your Renewal
  • Unpaid Invoices: Any additional fees, costs, levies or assessments (e.g. Continuing Competence Program Non-Compliance levy) incurred during the year must be paid before the Renewal fee

  • Supervisor approval is integrated into the renewal process.
  • All Provisional Practice Permit renewals are manually reviewed by the College before approval.
  • Your permit expiry date will be updated to the date specified in your original decision letter within 48 hours of a successful renewal.
  • If your renewal remains pending and you have not received communication from the College within three (3) business days, please contact us for an update or to determine whether any additional information or action is required.

Please note: Renewal applications submitted after December 23 will be reviewed beginning January 4. Applications will be processed in the order received, and applicants will be contacted as their application is reviewed.

  • If you moved from the PRR to the General Register or were initially registered on or after July 6, 2026, you only need to complete and report 4 CCP hours to meet the College’s CCP requirement for the 2025-2026 cycle.