Scope of the Profession

Medical Radiation Technologists and Therapists (MRTs) are highly skilled, self-regulated under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), health-care professionals dedicated to the highest standard of care and treatment of the patient, ensuring their comfort and safety while maintaining a high standard of competence. As an integral member of the health care team technologists and therapists administer medical energies by practicing one of four (4) currently recognized Disciplines.

Radiological Technologist

The Radiological Technologist aids in the diagnosis of disease and injury by producing permanent images which are read by a physician who specializes in radiology and is called a Radiologist. These images are captured on X-Ray film and other imaging devices such as video monitors, video tape and electronic digital imaging devices. The Technologist may also be required to do procedures with mobile X-Ray equipment in the operating room, emergency departments, at the patient's bedside or in the special care units, as well as operate Computerized Tomography (CT), Mammography and other highly specialized diagnostic imaging equipment.

How to Join as a Student

• Application for Student Membership On-line Submission
• Application for Student Membership Hard Copy Submission (44KB )
• International Medical Radiation Technologist Student Membership & Application Form (STD 06-01-09 235KB )
• Privacy Legislation Compliance (Annex A to MGMT 04-02-14, 79KB )
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How to Join as a New Graduate

Attention Graduates: If you have NOT become a Member of the OAMRT/CAMRT since graduating, a reinstatement is NOT necessary. Please contact the OAMRT Head Office for your pro-rated dues at 1-800-387-4674 Ext. 109

Complete an Application Form for Reinstatement. Pay the Reinstatement Fees Note: For those who resigned your fees are Pro-Rated. If you have not been a Member of the CAMRT/OAMRT for more than five (5) years, you must show proof of competency (copy of current registration card with the CMRTO) and attach it to the Reinstatement Application Form. Return the completed Application Form, Fee owing and any documentation required to: OAMRT, P.O. Box 1054, Brantford, Ontario. N3T 5S7 Courier Address: OAMRT, 233 Colborne Street, Suite 101, Brantford, Ontario. N3T 2H4

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Radiation Therapist

The Radiation Therapist is a key member of the cancer treatment team and is directly responsible for the administration of a prescribed dose of radiation. The Radiation Therapist must have the knowledge to interpret the radiation treatment prescription, determine its appropriateness, counsel the patient regarding side effects and monitor the patient's physical and psychological well being during the entire course of treatment.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to the patient by means of injection, inhalation or ingestion. The organs and tissues process the radiopharmaceuticals and the technologist records their function using specialized cameras. Some studies involve computer recordings and image enhancement. Nuclear Medicine Technologists may also be involved in determining the concentration of various hormones or drugs in the patient's body fluid by using radioactive chemicals, as well as molecular imaging techniques.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist produces images with excellent soft tissue discrimination using magnetic fields and radio-frequency pulses to aid in diagnosis of disease. The ability to image the patient in a variety of planes, in addition to the safety and noninvasiveness of MRI, makes it a valuable tool for physicians. MRI is the fastest growing imaging modality that is replacing many invasive procedures in today's health-care environment.

Getting Started

Access to Medical Radiation Technology is available through accredited training programs. Although specific entrance requirements for each Discipline may vary, all programs have combined didactic and clinical elements. Graduates of all programs write the Certification Examination of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).

What Does it Mean to be a
Medical Radiological Technologist?

The work of these key members of the health-care team covers a broad variety of procedures and specialties which include the operation of highly technical equipment using film or computers, to produce images of the head, chest, abdomen, spine, bones and joints for the purpose of diagnosing fractures and disease.
Mammography, Angiography, Fluoroscopy and Computerized Tomography play an important role in the diagnosing and treatment of our patients.

The Future

CAMRT Certification and CMRTO Registration is the beginning rather than the end of the Technologist's educational experience. New and exciting techniques and more highly sophisticated types of equipment are continually being introduced. Our challenge is to meet the rapid changes in technology and patient treatment protocols through on-going development of Medical Radiation Technology.