Job requirements Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a medical radiation technologist (MRT) in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Medical radiation technologists (NOC 32121).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Completion of a two- to three-year college or other approved program in diagnostic radiography or magnetic resonance imaging (for radiological technologists and magnetic resonance technologists), nuclear medicine technology (for nuclear medicine technologists) or radiation therapy (for radiation therapists) or a bachelor of health sciences in radiography, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy and a period of supervised practical training are required.
- Magnetic resonance technologists require completion of a graduate certificate program in magnetic resonance imaging.
- Licensure with a regulatory body is required in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
- Membership with a provincial association is required in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba and Northwest Territories.
- Certification by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists is required in all provinces except Quebec and British Columbia.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Québec
Job title
Chartered Professional In Human Ressources Or Certified Industrial Relations Counsellor
Regulated
Saskatchewan
Job title
Human Resource Professional
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Saskatchewan
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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