How to Become a Medical Radiation Technologist in Alberta
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists to work as a medical radiation technologist in Alberta or to use a protected title.
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“Under Alberta’s Health Professions Act [pdf] ], Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation [pdf], and Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists Profession Regulation [pdf], registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT) is mandatory.”
From alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/medical-radiation..., checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 8 steps
- Licensed in another province: 7 steps
- Trained outside Canada: 0 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with ACMDTT
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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While completing your application you must upload two pieces of photo ID to validate your identity.
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“Upload the following while completing your application: - Two (2) pieces of photo IDs to validate your identity”
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Create an account on the College Portal.
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“1. Register for your account on the College Portal.”
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On the portal dashboard, complete the Jurisprudence Education exam.
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“On the portal dashboard, locate the section named ‘Certification Exams and ACMDTT Professional Development Courses’ and select the ‘+’ sign beside the Jurisprudence Education to complete the exam.”
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Select Apply to begin your application.
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“4. Select Apply to begin your application.”
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Select 'Canadian Graduate' as the application type.
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“5. Select ‘Canadian Graduate’ from the ‘Application Type’ dropdown menu.”
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Fill in your personal, education and eligibility details, upload required documents, and answer the conduct and compliance questions.
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“6. Complete your application form by: - Entering your personal details, education/competency information, and eligibility information. - Uploading all required documents. - Answering the questions about your conduct and compliance.”
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Review your application for completeness and then select Submit.
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“7. Review your application to make sure everything is complete and correct. 8. Select ‘Submit.’”
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After submitting, the College invoices you for the application fee, which you pay through the College Portal; your application is not reviewed until the fee is paid.
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“- After you submit your application, the College will send you an invoice for the application fee. - You can pay the fee through the College Portal. - *The College will not start reviewing your application until the fee is paid.*”
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Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with ACMDTT
8 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
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Create an account on the College Portal.
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“1. Register for your account on the College Portal.”
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On the portal dashboard, complete the Jurisprudence Education exam.
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“2. On the portal dashboard, locate the section named ‘Certification Exams and ACMDTT Professional Development Courses’ and select the ‘*+’* sign beside the *Jurisprudence Education* to complete the exam.”
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Select Apply to begin your application.
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“4. Select *Apply* to begin your application.”
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Select 'Labour Mobility' as the application type.
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“5. Select ‘Labour Mobility’ from the ‘Application Type’ dropdown menu.”
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Provide your demographic, competency and eligibility information, upload the required documents, and answer the conduct and compliance questions.
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“6. Complete your application form by: – Providing your demographic, competency, and eligibility information and uploading the required documents. – Answering questions regarding your conduct and compliance.”
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Review your application for completeness and accuracy, then select Submit.
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“7. Review your application to ensure that it is complete and accurate. 8. Select ‘Submit’.”
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After the College receives your application it invoices you for the application fee, and your application will not be reviewed until the fee is paid.
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“After the College receives your application, we will invoice you for the application fee. Pay the application fee. - The College will not review your application until the fee is paid.”
acmdtt.com/applicants/mrt/labour-mobility-applicants
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with ACMDTT
7 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
Steps not listed by the regulator Check with ACMDTT
Requirements
Education
To register as a medical radiation technologist in Alberta you must have successfully completed an accredited program of studies finished within the last two years.
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“To register as a medical radiation technologist (MRT) in Alberta, you must have successfully completed: - An accredited program of studies, finished within the last 2 years”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/medical-radiation...
Experience
Labour mobility applicants must provide proof of relevant practice experience within the last five years.
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“- Proof of relevant practice experience within the last 5 years. - Note: If you have had multiple employers in the last five years, you will need to submit a form for each additional employer.”
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Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
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“This route applies to you if: - You are registered as an MRT or DMS in another regulated province (table below) and hold an active practice permit when applying for registration in Alberta.”
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Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with ACMDTT
Credential assessment
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Exams
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Jurisprudence Education
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“On the portal dashboard, locate the section named ‘Certification Exams and ACMDTT Professional Development Courses’ and select the ‘+’ sign beside the Jurisprudence Education to complete the exam.”
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OTIMROEPMQ certification exam
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“A copy of your CAMRT or OTIMROEPMQ certification exam results indicating that you passed or the corresponding certificate.”
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Regulatory Education Module (REM)
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“On the Dashboard, locate the section named ‘Certification Exams and ACMDTT Professional Development Courses’ and select the ‘*+’* sign beside the *Regulatory Education Module* to complete the exam.”
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Language tests
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Canadian experience
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Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with ACMDTT
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
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| Alberta | $36.00 | $46.00 | $53.00 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Canada | $29.81 | $40.00 | $51.12 | — |
Medical radiation technologists in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Licence required
- Manitoba Licence required
- Ontario Licence required
- Quebec Licence required
- New Brunswick Licence required
- Nova Scotia Licence required
- Prince Edward Island Licence required
- Newfoundland and Labrador Licence required
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Compare medical radiation technologist licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Medical Radiation Technologist: Certifications in Alberta - alis alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/medical-radiation... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Newly Certified Canadian Graduate Applicants - ACMDTT acmdtt.com/applicants/mrt/newly-certified-canadian-graduate-applicants · fetched October 10, 2026
- Labour Mobility Applicants - ACMDTT acmdtt.com/applicants/mrt/labour-mobility-applicants · fetched October 10, 2026
- Internationally Educated Applicants - ACMDTT acmdtt.com/applicants/iea · fetched October 10, 2026
- Medical Radiation Technologist Reinstatement Applicants - ACMDTT acmdtt.com/applicants/mrt/mrt-reinstatement · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a medical radiation technologist in Alberta?
Yes. Registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists is required to practise in Alberta.
Which exams are required?
Jurisprudence Education, OTIMROEPMQ certification exam, Regulatory Education Module (REM).
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