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OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:

 

Who is the licensing body responsible for Nuclear Medicine Technologist’s in Alberta?

 In Alberta, you must be registered with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT). Only registered members may call themselves Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

What are the registration and licensure requirements for internationally educated Nuclear Medicine Technologist’s?

Internationally educated Nuclear Medicine Technologist’s must:

  1. Submit an Application for Assessment. It is important to note that candidates are evaluated based on substantially equivalent qualifications. Therefore, additional training, testing or education program may be a result of the assessment.

  2. Submit all the required documents (found on the ACMDTT website) which will be used to determine qualifications. Candidates must also submit an International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) document evaluation.

  3. Provide evidence of English language proficiency.

Once applicants have completed the assessment process and demonstrated substantially equivalent qualifications, they are then required to successfully pass the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification exam. Candidates who wish to work in Alberta must be assessed by the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists before applying to access the national certification exam.

What are the accepted English language proficiency tests and where can I be tested?

Applicants must also provide proof of English Language fluency by one of the accepted testing assessments:
    • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)                                                                           
    • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)                                                                     
    • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)                                                               
    • CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees)                                                           
    • CLBA (Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment)

To learn more about where to take an English language proficiency test in Alberta, visit English Language Proficiency Tests and Locations.     

What is the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification exam?

 http://www.camrt.ca

The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) is the association responsible for the administration of the CAMRT certification exam. The CAMRT exam is based on medical radiation competencies and is composed of case study questions in multiple-choice format. Study guides and exam reference material are available on the CAMRT website.

Applicants are encouraged to be aware of exam registration deadlines, CARMT eligibility requirements, examination fee, exam frequency and the turnaround time for exam results.

What are the educational requirements for Nuclear Medicine Technologist’s in Alberta

 (Note: Licensing bodies compare international education and experience to Canadian standards)

In Alberta, nuclear medicine technologists are trained through a co-operative two year diploma program. The first 10 months of academic study, offered at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary, are followed by 12 months of practical experience at one or more hospitals, clinics and associated facilities in Edmonton, Calgary or Red Deer. Practicum locations are determined upon acceptance to the program.


Additional Occupational Information

For more information on occupational duties and wages, visit the Alberta Learning Information Service at www.alis.gov.ab.ca and search for Nuclear Medicine Technologist under occupational information.

What information resources are available for Medical Radiation Technologist’s in Alberta?

 EDinfo
website: www.alis.gov.ab.ca/edinfo

Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT)
website: www.acmdtt.com

Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
website: www.camrt.ca

Calgary Health Region, Nuclear Medicine Technology Program
website: www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/di/6-Education/NucMed/Nuclear_Medicine_Main.htm

Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA)
website: www.hsaa.ca