Certificate Programs

The CT technologist is essential to the patient’s outcome in medical imaging. Advances in image quality, reduction in scan times and radiation dose make it necessary for the CT technologist to continuously improve their competence in clinical practice.

The CTIC program is designed to provide knowledge and clinical competence in the advancing practice of CT imaging.

Program Eligibility:

• MRTs certified in Radiological Technology or Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRTs) who are graduates of medical radiation technology programs
• Successful completion of CT Imaging 1 with >75% on the final examination* 

Graduates from Canadian accredited radiological technology or nuclear medicine programs within 3 years of PLAR application may be eligible for prior recognition of learning for CAMRT’s CT Imaging 1. Applications will be accepted online in the CAMRT CPD Catalogue.

See Program Handbook prior to registration.

*The 5-year timeline to complete all program requirements begins with the successful completion of CT Imaging 1 or first eligible course from the CT series.

The PET/CT technologist is a highly skilled healthcare provider who performs exams using radioactive pharmaceuticals and advanced imaging equipment for detection of disease processes. 

The PET/CT program is designed to provide knowledge and clinical competence in the practice of medical imaging that allows for the functional imaging obtained with PET to be precisely aligned with anatomic imaging obtained by CT.

Program Eligibility:

• MRTs certified in Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRTs) in the specialty of nuclear medicine who are graduates of medical radiation technology programs
• Successful completion of CT Imaging 1 with >75% on the final examination*

Graduates from Canadian accredited nuclear medicine programs within 3 years of PLAR applicaiton may be eligible for prior recognition of learning for CAMRT’s CT Imaging 1. Applications will be accepted online in the CAMRT CPD Catalogue.

See Program Handbook prior to registration.

*The 5-year timeline to complete all program requirements begins with the successful completion of CT Imaging 1 or first eligible course from the CT series.

The radiation therapist is an essential healthcare professional providing treatment needed in the fight against cancer. A therapist with CT skills can more accurately plan and individualize treatment for each patient. Use of CT has allowed for more accurate treatment simulation, treatment planning and treatment delivery.

The CTRT program is designed to provide knowledge and clinical competence in CT allowing for more accurate treatment, planning, simulation and delivery. 

Program Eligibility:

• MRTs certified in Radiation Therapy
• Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRTs) in the specialty of radiation therapy who are graduates of medical radiation technology programs
• Successful completion of CT Imaging 1 with >75% on the final examination*

See Program Handbook prior to registration.

*The 5-year timeline to complete all program requirements begins with the successful completion of CT Imaging 1 or first eligible course from the CT series.

Medical radiation technologists (MRTs) who perform breast imaging procedures have a special role in the healthcare of the public. MRTs must be highly competent practitioners excelling in their ability to produce quality images and to manage the patient with care and expertise in a highly technical environment.

The CBID program is designed to provide knowledge and clinical competence in the practice of breast imaging beyond screening. 

Program Eligibility:

• MRTs certified in Radiological Technology
• Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRTs) who are graduates of medical radiation technology programs
• Successful completion of Breast Imaging 1 and Breast Imaging 2* with >75% on the final examination of each course
• Successful completion of Bring your Position Upfront: Breast Positioning Virtual Lecture completed with >75% on the post-quiz

The CBID program must be completed within five years of successful completion of the first eligible Breast Imaging course.

See Program Handbook prior to registration.

*As of January 2021, Mammography 1 and Mammography 2 are no longer accepted for the CBIS – Certificate in Breast Imaging–Screening or CBID – Certificate in Breast Imaging–Diagnostic programs.

Medical radiation technologists (MRTs) who perform screening mammography have a special role in the healthcare of the public. MRTs must be highly competent practitioners excelling in their ability to produce quality images and to manage the patient with care and expertise in a highly technical environment.

The CBIS program is designed to provide knowledge and clinical competence in the practice of beast screening. 

Program Eligibility:

• MRTs certified in Radiological Technology
• Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRTs) who are graduates of medical radiation technology programs
• Successful completion of Breast Imaging 1 and Breast Imaging 2* with >75% on the final examination of each course 
• Successful completion of Bring your Position Upfront: Breast Positioning Virtual Lecture completed with >75% on the post-quiz

The CBIS program must be completed within five years of successful completion of the first eligible Breast Imaging course.

See Program Handbook prior to registration.

*As of January 2021, Mammography 1 and Mammography 2 are no longer accepted for the CBIS – Certificate in Breast Imaging–Screening or CBID – Certificate in Breast Imaging–Diagnostic programs.

 

A dosimetrist is an essential member of the radiation oncology team, designing a treatment plan that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique.

The CDC program is designed to provide knowledge and the clinical competence required to generate radiation dose distributions and calculations for optimization of treatment plans.

Program Eligibility:

• MRTs certified in Radiation Therapy
• Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRTs) in the specialty of radiation therapy who are graduates of medical radiation technology programs
• Successful completion of Dosimetry 1 and Dosimetry 2* with >75% on the final examination of each course
• A minimum of two (2) years’ work experience post-certification as a radiation therapist. Download the verification form here and upload the completed form during registration.

See Program Handbook prior to registration.

*The 5-year timeline to complete all program requirements begins with the successful completion of Dosimetry 2.

The interventional radiology (IR) technologist provides an important role in the IR suite working with other healthcare providers in the performance of minimally invasive procedures that reduce the need for open surgery, target disease and reduce recovery time. This evolving practice is rapidly changing and affecting the quality of patient outcomes.

The CIR is designed to provide knowledge and clinical competency in performance of interventional procedures in a collaborative healthcare environment. 

Program Eligibility:

• MRTs certified in Radiological Technology
• Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRTs) who are graduates of medical radiation technology programs
• Successful completion of Vascular Anatomy Exam and Interventional Radiology 1 * with >75% on the final examination of each course
• Applicants are now required to be certified and practicing as an MRT for 2 years (minimum 1950 hours over 2-year period) to register for the CIR certificate program. Download the verification form here and upload the completed form during registration.

See Program Handbook prior to registration.

*The 5-year timeline to complete all program requirements begins with the successful completion of Interventional Radiology 1.