How to Become a Radiation Therapist in Nova Scotia
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy to work as a radiation therapist in Nova Scotia or to use a protected title.
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“NSRMIRT registration is mandatory for all practicing medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals in Nova Scotia. You cannot begin working until you have received notification that your application has been approved.”
From nscmirtp.ca/applicants/how-to-apply, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps, listed one-time fees $570
- Licensed in another province: 6 steps, listed one-time fees $570
- Trained outside Canada: 5 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 4 done
- Listed one-time fees: $570
- 3 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 0.3 months (only 1 of 4 steps state a time)
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Applicants upload proof of completion of a Canadian-accredited program, proof of passing the national licensing exam, photo ID, proof of eligibility to work in Canada, a self-declaration of good conduct, proof of currency, and complete the jurisprudence module.
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“Applicants for registration must be able to demonstrate that they meet the following registration requirements:”
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After submitting the application, the applicant receives a link to the jurisprudence module and must achieve an 85% score, with unlimited re-writes allowed.
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“Upon submission of a completed application for registration, applicants will receive by email a link to the jurisprudence module from our LMS skill platform. The module contains 40 questions. Achieving an 85% score would entitle an applicant to a certificate. An applicant has unlimited re-writes until a result is achieved.”
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The applicant pays the annual registration fee and the initial application fee by credit card in Canadian funds.
- Annual NSRMIRT registration fee: $570
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“The annual NSRMIRT registration fee is $570 (as of January 1, 2026), and the initial application fee is $150.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicant
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“The annual NSRMIRT registration fee is $570 (as of January 1, 2026), and the initial application fee is $150. Payment may be made by credit card payable to NSRMIRT, in Canadian funds.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicant - Annual NSRMIRT registration fee: $570
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The applicant cannot begin working until they receive notice that the application has been approved, which may take up to 10 business days.
Time: 10 daysTime source
“Applications may require up to 10 business days to be processed once a completed application is submitted.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicantSource
“You cannot begin working as an MIRTP in Nova Scotia until you have received notice from the NSRMIRT that your application has been approved. Applications may require up to 10 business days to be processed once a completed application is submitted.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicant
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $570
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | $570 | 100% |
| One-time total | $570 | 100% |
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
0 of 6 done
- Listed one-time fees: $570
- 5 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 0.3 months (only 1 of 6 steps state a time)
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The applicant asks their current regulator to complete the Canadian Free Trade Agreement form and send it to NSRMIRT.
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“Ask your current MIRTP regulatory organization to complete the Canadian Free Trade Agreement CFTA Form and forward the completed form to NSRMIRT at [email protected].”
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The applicant completes an online application, answering all sections completely and accurately.
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“Complete an online application. The application is a legal document. You must answer all sections completely and accurately.”
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The applicant provides proof of identity, eligibility to work in Canada, a vulnerable sector check, declarations of good conduct, proof of currency, professional liability insurance, and completes the jurisprudence module and exam.
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“Applicants for registration must be able to demonstrate that they meet the following registration requirements:”
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After submitting the application, the applicant receives a link to the jurisprudence module and must achieve an 85% score, with unlimited re-writes allowed.
Source
“Upon submission of a completed application for registration, applicants will receive by email a link to the jurisprudence module from our LMS skill platform. The module contains 40 questions. Achieving an 85% score would entitle an applicant to a certificate. An applicant has unlimited re-writes until a result is achieved.”
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The applicant pays the annual registration fee and initial application fee, which are currently waived under the Patient Access to Care Act.
- Annual NSRMIRT registration fee: $570
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“Effective January 1 2026, the annual NSRMIRT registration fee is $570, and the initial application fee is $150.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicants-currently-regis...
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“Effective January 1 2026, the annual NSRMIRT registration fee is $570, and the initial application fee is $150. Currently, the initial application fee and initial licensing fees are being waived under provisions of the Patient Access to Care Act.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicants-currently-regis... - Annual NSRMIRT registration fee: $570
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The applicant cannot begin working until they receive notice that the application has been approved, which may take up to 10 business days.
Time: 10 daysTime source
“Applications may require up to 10 business days to be processed.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicants-currently-regis...Source
“You cannot begin working as an MIRTP in Nova Scotia until you have received notice from the NSRMIRT that your application has been approved. Applications may require up to 10 business days to be processed.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicants-currently-regis...
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $570
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | $570 | 100% |
| One-time total | $570 | 100% |
5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 5 done
- 5 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 4.7 to 6.9 months (only 4 of 5 steps state a time)
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The applicant sends an introductory email to NSRMIRT, which provides screening questions to ensure the application is processed appropriately.
Time: 1 to 2 weeksTime source
“The initial assessment through NSRMIRT typically takes 1-2 weeks if adequate documentation is received.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-new-applicantsSource
“IEMIRTPs who are seeking registration as an MIRTP in Canada for the first time and do not meet the criteria for pathway #3 will need to complete an initial screening of their MIRTP training and employment. This can be done by sending an introductory email to NSRMIRT”
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The applicant submits a notarized diploma or degree, notarized transcript, curriculum or course outline, a clinical assessment checklist of work experience, proof of registration history, a reference letter attesting good character, evidence of language fluency if applicable, and evidence of continuing professional development.
Time: 2 to 3 monthsTime source
“The academic and clinical assessment process can take 2-3 months.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-new-applicantsSource
“Verification of completion of a medical radiation technology program in one of the following disciplines: radiological technology, nuclear medicine technology, magnetic resonance or radiation therapy. A notarized copy of a diploma or degree certificate is required.”
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Once NSRMIRT approves the initial criteria, the applicant is referred to CAMRT or Sonography Canada for an academic and clinical assessment.
Time: 2 to 3 monthsTime source
“The academic and clinical assessment process can take 2-3 months.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-new-applicantsSource
“Once NSRMIRT approves the initial criteria, they will refer the applicant to CAMRT or SC as appropriate. The academic and clinical assessment process can take 2-3 months.”
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The applicant uses the expedited pathway to access the national entry to practice exam, with a decision on access generally communicated within two weeks of receiving all required documents.
Time: 2 weeksTime source
“a decision on accessing the exam will generally be communicated within two weeks of receiving all required documents”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-new-applicantsSource
“For those using the expedited pathway to access the national entry to practice exam, a decision on accessing the exam will generally be communicated within two weeks of receiving all required documents.”
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The applicant follows the standard registration process with NSRMIRT, including completing the application, documentation, jurisprudence, and payment of fees.
Source
“then please follow the standard registration process.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-new-applicants
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Administrative Fee: $200
Source
“Fees for these programs include: - Administrative Fee $200 - Academic/Exam Fee $650 - Clinical Fee $650”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/refresher-program - Academic/Exam Fee: $650
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“Fees for these programs include: - Administrative Fee $200 - Academic/Exam Fee $650 - Clinical Fee $650”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/refresher-program
Requirements
Education
Applicants must provide proof of completion of a Canadian-accredited MRT or DMS program, such as an official transcript, a picture of the degree or diploma, or an original letter from the institution.
Source
“Proof of completion of a Canadian-accredited MRT or DMS program uploaded with your application.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicant
Experience
Internationally educated applicants must provide a clinical assessment checklist of work experience following graduation, and the work experience must be within the past five years in the discipline in which they are applying.
Source
“A Clinical Assessment Checklist (sample provided) 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.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-new-applicants
Insurance
Applicants must maintain professional liability insurance, and proof can be in the form of a copy of an insurance card or policy.
Source
“This proof can be in the form of a copy of an insurance card/policy. Confirmation of PLI will be required upon annual renewal of registration.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicant
Good character
Applicants must make a self-declaration of good conduct on their application, and if they answer yes to any declarations, NSRMIRT will request more information.
Source
“A self-declaration must be made on your application. If you answer yes to any of the declarations, the NSRMIRT will ask you to send more information, such as a transcript of the criminal record.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicantInternationally educated applicants must provide a letter of reference attesting their good character from someone who has known them for a minimum of two years.
Source
“Letter of reference attesting your good character from someone who has known you for a minimum of two (2) years.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-new-applicants
Other
Applicants must provide proof of successful completion of the National Licensing Exam in their respective discipline.
Source
“Proof of successful completion of National Licensing Exam in respective discipline.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicantApplicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada, such as Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work permit.
Source
“To be employed as a medical imaging or radiation therapy professional in Nova Scotia, you must have legal authorization to work in Canada.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicantApplicants must complete the Jurisprudence Module and the associated assessment questions within the registrant portal.
Source
“Completion of the Jurisprudence Module, which can be found under Educational Resources, and the associated assessment questions within the registrant portal”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicantInternationally educated applicants have five years from the last date of employment or graduation to complete all the requirements to become registered.
Source
“IEMIRTPs have five years from the last date of employment or graduation as a medical imaging or radiation therapy professional to complete all the requirements to become registered.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-new-applicants
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
Applicants currently working in a regulated Canadian province are eligible for registration under the labour mobility provisions of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, by having their current regulator send a completed CFTA form. Source
“If you are currently working as an MIRTP in a *regulated* Canadian province, you are eligible for registration under the labour mobility provisions of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-new-applicants
Complete CFTA transfer form
Source
“Please have your current MIRTP regulator send NSRMIRT a completed CFTA form and follow this link to the application process for an MIRTP”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-new-applicants
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Exams
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National Entrance to Practice Exam
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“The National Entrance to Practice Exam is a mandatory requirement of registration with the NSRMIRT.”
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Supervised final exam (Exam Prep Program)
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“To complete the program, candidates write a supervised final exam. The exam will cover all material from the preparatory program. It will be structured as a 150-question competency-based multiple-choice exam.”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/refresher-program
Language tests
No minimum test score stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Exemptions: Evidence of language fluency is required if the total medical radiation technology education program was not conducted in English. Source
“Evidence of language fluency if the total medical radiation technology education program, that is both theory and clinical components, was not conducted in English (Original copy of language test results required).”
nscmirtp.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-new-applicants
Canadian experience
Applicants applying through a CFTA process are considered current in practice if their current regulatory body deems requirements have been met. Source
“Applicants applying through a CFTA process are considered current in practice if their current regulatory body deems requirements have been met.”
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Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Scotia | $30.00 | $38.50 | $48.99 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Canada | $29.81 | $40.00 | $51.12 | — |
Radiation therapists in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- How to Apply | Nova Scotia College of MIRTP nscmirtp.ca/applicants/how-to-apply · fetched October 10, 2026
- Canadian-Educated Applicant (CEA) | Nova Scotia College of MIRTP nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicant · fetched October 10, 2026
- CEA Registered in Another Regulated Jurisdiction | Nova Scotia College of MIRTP nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicants-currently-regis... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Internationally Educated New Applicants | Nova Scotia College of MIRTP nscmirtp.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-new-applicants · fetched October 10, 2026
- Refresher Program | Nova Scotia College of MIRTP nscmirtp.ca/applicants/refresher-program · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a radiation therapist in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Registration with Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy is required to practise in Nova Scotia.
Which exams are required?
National Entrance to Practice Exam, Supervised final exam (Exam Prep Program).
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