Alberta Medical Radiation Technologist

Overview

Medical Radiation Technologists (MRT) are trained to deliver machine-driven therapy for patients - using a variety of imaging technologies including X-rays, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and/or Computed Tomography (CT). MRTs can detect cancer and use a combination of radiation therapy for treatment.

Internationally trained health professionals (IEHPs) with an MRT background can specialize in four main aspects: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine and Radiologic Technology. Roles are typically carried out in public hospitals or specialist private clinics.

Regulation

The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) are the main governing body of MRTs in Canada. This includes the licensing and certification for its categories (MRI, nuclear medicine, radiation).

This Pathway

Internationally Trained Health Professionals (IEHPs) will need to obtain a certification from CAMRT to practice as an MRT anywhere in Canada.

After obtaining a CAMRT license, MRTs must also register with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT) to work locally, gain representation as a member and adhere to its Health Professions Act (HPA).

Work Now!

Applicants studying towards their CAMRT certification can also work immediately in unregulated roles within the MRT category.

Unregulated roles are entry-level to intermediate jobs that do not require regulation in their respective field. Roles in the MRT category include Medical Laboratory Assistants, Laboratory Technologists or Laboratory Coordinators with administrative duties.

IEHPs Medical Radiation Technologists Road Map (ALBERTA)

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(Mobile) Alberta Medical Radiation Technologist

How Achēv will help

The step-by-step incentives

International Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs) will work with the Employment Pathways in Canada-Health Care (EPIC-HC’s) team of Career Counselors and Employer Liaison to find unregulated roles in the MRT field while studying for licensing. They will have access to the following services:

2-week Employment & Essential Skills training

Resume- Cover Letter- Interview preparation
Networking Techniques
Pathways to licensure planning & supports
Relocation planning & supports
Labour Market Information
Training on Adaptability, Initiative and Teamwork
Workplace Culture & Intercultural Communication
Employment Rights in Ontario and Alberta
Employer Connections in rural areas of Ontario and Alberta

Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs) can also use other Achēv in-house services, such as the Newcomer Information Centre, the Accelerated Career Advancement Program (ACA), and language services, such as the CLB Online Self-Assessment (CLB-OSA) at no cost.

The Newcomer Information Centre (NIC) is a great place to start if you have recently arrived in Canada. The NIC offers a wide range of immigrant services to help newcomers settle smoothly in Canada; they provide information and referrals on education and training, immigration, health, housing, legal, financial, social, and recreational needs of newcomers.

The Accelerating Career Advancement (ACA) program provides financial loans to internationally trained individuals looking to return to their chosen profession. Receive free ongoing one-on-one financial counseling.

Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs) can access its CLB Online Self-Assessment (CLB-OSA) at no additional cost to test their proficiency before taking the official CLB exam. The tool serves as a handy practice ahead of enhancing language skills with additional Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) home study training.

Financial Aid

Achēv's very own lending program: Accelerating Career Advancement (ACA) - Achēv can grant IEMRTs up to $30,000 in micro loans over a five year repayment to add relief for expenses including IEMRT study material, equipment, and living expenses in Alberta.

Funded by the Government of Canada, Achēv’s Accelerating Career Advancement (ACA) program provides financial loans, accreditation support, and career counselling to Internationally Trained Individuals (ITIs) who are looking to return to their chosen profession.

You can learn more about their services here.

Language Proficiency Support

Achēv and EPIC Health Care (EPIC-HC) provides clients additional tools to exceed in their language proficiency requirements. The Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) is the national standard of grading English as a Second Language (ESL).

Clients with EPIC-HC connecting to various pathways will be required to meet CLB Level 7 to pass most language related requirements.

Clients can access its CLB Online Self-Assessment (CLB-OSA) at no additional cost to test their proficiency prior to taking the official CLB exam. The tool serves as a handy practice ahead of enhancing language skills with additional Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) home study training.

Settlement

The step-by-step incentives

Internationally Educated MRTs will have an opportunity to work across rural Alberta while experiencing the province's renowned recreation for nature, community driven events and serene communities.

The EPIC-HC program covers a variety of targeted communities in need of lab technicians, pharmacists and nurses to address a growing concern for healthcare workers.

Achēv's ACA program will also provide loan supports for IEHPs embarking on their professional journeys across Canada with partnering employers in healthcare.