Internationally educated medical radiation technologists must
undergo an assessment to determine language proficiency, substantial similarity
of qualifications, and work experience before applying to write the CAMRT
certification exam.
The IEMRT must first determine in which province they wish to
practice.
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IEMRTs who wish to practice in the province of Ontario, Alberta or Québec must be assessed by the regulatory
authority in that province.
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IEMRTs who wish to practice in the province of Saskatchewan must
first apply to the SAMRT to determine eligibility for credential assessment by
the CAMRT. Visit the SAMRT
website.
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IEMRTs who wish to practice in the province of Nova
Scotia must first apply to the NSCMIRTP to determine eligibility for credential
assessment by the CAMRT. Visit the NSCMIRTP
website.
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IEMRTs who wish to practice in British Columbia, Manitoba, New
Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador or the northern
territories must apply to the CAMRT for assessment of their credentials.
Fee and documents required for the CAMRT
Assessment
Please submit all documents electronically in PDF format to: iemrt@camrt.ca.
The following documents must be included in your submission for
assessment. CAMRT does not return documents; please do NOT send originals.
1.
Completed “Application
for Assessment” form
2.
Non-refundable assessment fee of $300.00 CAD.
3.
Verification of completion of a medical radiation technology
program in one of the following disciplines: radiological technology, nuclear
medicine technology, magnetic resonance, radiation therapy. A diploma or degree
certificate (notarized copy) is required.
4.
An official transcript of marks from your education program in
medical radiation technology (notarized copy).
5.
Curriculum or course outline of your medical radiation
technology program indicating the amount of time spent in both the theoretical
and clinical components of your program. The curriculum or course outline must
provide a:
o Detailed list of
courses and a description of the content of each course (photocopy of education
institution syllabus)
o Description of how you
were evaluated on both the theory and clinical components of the program
6.
Clinical Assessment Checklist of work experience following
graduation from education program. Work experience must be within the past five
(5) years in the discipline in which you are applying.
7.
Confirmation of employment letter from your most recent or
current employer. This letter must be written on the letterhead used by the
institution and must confirm your last date of employment, number of practice
hours and a reference regarding your practice as a medical radiation
technologist. The letter must supply employer’s contact information; e-mail or
paper accepted. If you are a recent graduate with little or no work experience
and you cannot provide an employment letter, your credentials will be
considered for assessment and eligibility to write the CAMRT exam within 5
years from the date of your graduation.
8.
Evidence of registration with an association / society /
regulatory body for the specific discipline, if you are registered.
9.
Letter of reference attesting your good character from someone
who has known you for a minimum of two (2) years. The referee must sign the
letter, print their name, and provide contact information.
10. Evidence of language
fluency if total medical radiation technology education program, that is both
theory and clinical components, were not conducted in English or French.
(Original copy of language test results required.)
o See language
fluency requirements.
11. Relevant evidence of
continuing professional development activities.
Note:
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These documents will be used to determine substantial similarity
for entry-to-practice competency to that required from a Canadian accredited
program. To see the entry-to-practice competency required in Canada, click the
link to the CAMRT
competency profiles
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If documents are in a language other than English or French,
notarized translations must also be submitted.
Assessment
process
Fee and documents required for the CAMRT Assessment
The following documents must be included in your submission for assessment.
1. Completed “Application for Assessment ” form
2. Non-refundable assessment fee of $375.00 CAD.
3. Verification of completion of a medical radiation technology program in one of the following disciplines: radiological technology, nuclear medicine technology, magnetic resonance, radiation therapy. A diploma or degree certificate (notarized copy) is required.
4. An official transcript of marks from your education program in medical radiation technology (notarized copy).
5. Curriculum or course outline of your medical radiation technology program indicating the amount of time spent in both the theoretical and clinical components of your program. The curriculum or course outline must provide a:
o Detailed list of courses and a description of the content of each course (photocopy of education institution syllabus)
o Description of how you were evaluated on both the theory and clinical components of the program
6. Clinical Assessment Checklist of work experience following graduation from education program. Work experience must be within the past five (5) years in the discipline in which you are applying.
o Magnetic Resonance
o Nuclear Medicine
o Radiation Therapy
o Radiological Technology
7. Confirmation of employment letter from your most recent or current employer.
8. Evidence of registration with an association / society / regulatory body for the specific discipline, if you are registered.
9. Letter of reference attesting your good character from someone who has known you for a minimum of two (2) years.
10. Evidence of language fluency if total medical radiation technology education program, that is both theory and clinical components, were not conducted in English or French. (Original copy of language test results required.)
o See language fluency requirements.
11. Relevant evidence of continuing professional development activities.