Medical Radiation Technologists
The College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO) is a provincial health regulatory college with the legislated mandate to self-regulate the practice of medical radiation technology in Ontario.
Registration Requirements
To practise medical radiation technology in Ontario, internationally educated medical radiation technologists (MRT) must hold a Certificate of Registration and meet the requirements set out by the CMRTO. To become eligible for the Certificate of Registration, internationally educated medical radiation technologists (MRT) will need to meet the following registration requirements:
- Be fluent in English or French
- Proof of Canadian citizenship, Permanent Residency or authorization to practise medical radiation technology in Canada
- Have not been convicted of a criminal offence or an offence related to the practice of medical radiation technology
- Have not been found guilty of, and not currently the subject of, a legal proceeding for professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity in relation to medical radiation technology or any other health care profession in Ontario or elsewhere
- Proof that you have completed a medical radiation technology program offered outside Ontario that is considered by the Registration Committee to be substantially similar to, but not equivalent to, a program offered in Ontario in medical radiation technology
- Proof that you are competent to practise as a medical radiation technologist
- Successfully pass the examination approved by the College Council
- Show that you have practised as a medical radiation technologist, or completed a medical radiation technology program offered outside Ontario as described above, within the 5 years immediately preceding the application requirement
- Pay the application fee and evaluation fee
- Pay the annual registration fee
For further details, please visit the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario website.
How the Access Centre Can Help
The Access Centre within HFO MRA can assist internationally educated medical radiation technologists on their path to practise by providing advisory services by appointment via telephone, in-person or Skype.
If you have previously registered as a client of the Access Centre and are seeking services offered to registered clients or have questions regarding any aspect of the licensure process, please call 416-862-2200 or toll free 1-800-596-4046 or e-mail AccessCentre@HealthForceOntario.ca.
If you are not a registered client of the Access Centre and would like detailed information on the licensing process for internationally educated respiratory therapists, please register online.
Information Sessions
Information sessions bring together groups of internationally educated health professions with a common goal. These sessions focus on various aspects of the registration process. Learn more.
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