Internationally Educated New Applicants

If you are currently working as an MIRTP in a regulated Canadian province, you are eligible for registration under the labour mobility provisions of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. Please have your current MIRTP regulator send NSCMIRTP a completed CFTA form and follow this link to the application process for an MIRTP registered in a regulated Canadian jurisdiction.

If you are currently working as an MIRTP in an unregulated Canadian province or territory and meet the following criteria:

• are able to demonstrate that you have been successfully assessed by either the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) or Sonography Canada (SC) and

• have successfully written the National Certification Exam in your chosen area of practice,

then please follow the standard registration process.

For international MIRTPs not currently licensed in Canada and are seeking registration and licensure in Nova Scotia. 

Before you begin the application process, on behalf of our provincial partners, you are invited to participate in a survey to help match you to comprehensive immigration, settlement, and employment supports in Nova Scotia that are tailored to your specific needs.

The survey is managed by Nova Scotia’s International Community of Health Workers Engagement (NICHE) program at Nova Scotia Health and is intended to collect information about the type of support you may need. 

Your information will remain confidential and used by provincial partners to inform a personalized support plan for you.

NSCMIRTP is providing you with this information on behalf of NICHE. Please contact the NICHE team at niche@nshealth.ca with any questions or if you require any assistance with the survey.

Click this link to start the survey

There are two licensure pathways available for MIRTPs not currently licensed in Canada who are seeking registration and licensure in Nova Scotia:

1. The non-expedited pathway: You are an international MIRTP who does not hold a current licence to practice as an MIRTP in Canada or the six designated countries listed below. Please follow pathway #4

2. The expedited pathway: You are an international MIRTP who is registered and holds a current licence in one of the countries as outlined below.

Australia – licensed with the Medical Radiation Practice Board as a radiation therapist, nuclear medicine technologist, MRI technologist, or radiological technologist, or sonographer.

Australia – licensed with the Australian Sonography Accreditation Registry as a sonographer.

Ireland – licenses with the Radiographers Registration Board as a radiation therapist or radiological technologist. 

Philippines – licensed with the Philippine Regulatory Board as a radiation therapist, nuclear medicine technologist, MRI technologist, or radiological technologist.

UK- licensed with the Health and Care Professions Council as a radiation therapist, MRI technologist, or radiological technologist.

UK- licensed with the Register of Clinical Technologists as a nuclear medicine technologist, or sonographer.

USA- licensed with the American Register of Radiologic Technologists as a radiation therapist, nuclear medicine technologist, MRI technologist, radiological technologist, or sonographer.

New Zealand- licensed with the Medical Radiation Technologist Board as a radiation therapist, nuclear medicine technologist, MRI technologist, radiological technologist, or sonographer.

​​​​​​​Please note: NSCMIRTP is not affiliated with any international MIRTP recruitment agency or people offering expedited licensing for an additional fee. Nova Scotia Health (NSH) is also not working with any international MIRTP recruitment agency or people offering expedited licensing or employment pathway into NSH for an additional fee. Please know that you are working directly with NSCMIRTP or NSH and there are no charges or fees to be paid to any external agencies or person.

This pathway is for you if you’re an international MIRTP who is:

• Registered and hold a current licence in good standing as outlined above

• NOT registered or licensed in Canada

• You are not eligible for this pathway if your licence has expired in one of these six countries and you are unable to re-establish it.

​Applicant Portal

Applications are submitted through NSCMIRTP Registrant Portal. You can start by creating an account in the Registrant Portal if you have not already done so. Click the following link and select ‘Apply Now’ to create an account. You must use your current email address, then you will be given instructions on how to create a password that is unique to you.

What to Expect on the Application

1. When the application process opens, you will log in to your profile on our portal and select the application type called: Out of country applicant.

2. Submit two pieces of identification showing your legal name. If your name has changed, you may be required to submit a name change document such as a marriage certificate. Notarization of these documents is not required. Identification options include: a birth certificate, passport, nexus card, driver’s license, Canadian government-issued ID, citizenship card (Canadian or International), etc.

3. We will need to determine that you hold a current licence that entitles you to practice as an MIRTP in one of the six identified countries and that your licence there is in good standing. There are two ways in which we can do this:

   a) By reviewing a  Verification of Registration form that was sent directly to us from your regulatory body. 

   b) We can check the online search tool available on the website for the regulatory body. Currently, of the six countries identified for this expedited pathway that also have all of the information to determine your licence is in good standing is the USA.

4. Pay the application fee. You must pay the fee in order for NSCMIRTP to make a licensing decision.

You will also be required to submit an original copy of the required Venerable Sectors Check (VSC). We encourage you to obtain a Canadian VSC through one of our approved online companies,  CSI and MyBackCheck, and to use CSI for international CRCs. These companies can provide your results directly to us electronically. 

You may also obtain the VSC through your local police or RCMP, however, you will be required to submit the original hard copy of the VSC to the NSCMIRTP via mail or drop off.

Our registration team will review your application documents to make sure we have all the information we need. If something is missing, we will let you know so you can provide it. Incomplete applications will cause delays in processing. Your application will be processed, and our team will be in touch once all documents have been received.

Starting the Application

When you are ready to apply, click here.

NSCMIRTP is expecting a high volume of applications through the registrant portal. You may experience some delays in submitting your application during peak times. We have a plan to manage the increase in submissions, however, it may take us longer than usual to process applications. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Exam Information

• Applicants for Radiological Technology, MRI Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiation Therapy, must pass the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) entry to practice exam. for that modality.

• For Diagnostic Medical Sonographer applicants, you must pass the Sonography Canada (SC) entry to practice exam. All sonographers must pass the core exam and a minimum of one of vascular, cardiac or generalist exam.

Once your application has been processed, we will give you more information about these exams, if applicable.

Jurisprudence Information

Before you begin practice as a MIRTP in Nova Scotia, you will also be required to complete the NSCMIRTP jurisprudence module. A link will be provided to you once your application is submitted.

Expiry of your application

All Canadian documents (statement from employer, licensure verifications) expire six months from the date they are completed. All international documents expire 24 months after they were completed with the exception of the English Language Proficiency Test, which expires 24 months from the date of the test.

If your application documents are more than 24 months old and you have not been in contact with us for 12 months, your application will expire and be closed. If you change your mind and wish to re-apply after your file has been closed, you will be required to re-apply to us, and you may be required to re-pay the assessment fee. Note: your application will be measured against the regulatory requirements at that time.

More Information 

Read our frequently asked questions for more information on the application process, registration and licensure requirements, entrance exam information, and more.

Please be advised that registration requirements and fees are subject to change. All application as well as registration and licensure fees are non-refundable. 

IEMIRTPs who are seeking registration as an MIRTP in Canada for the first time and do not meet criteria for pathway #3 will need to have their initial eligibility assessed. This can be done by emailing NSCMIRTP at info@nscmirtp.ca. Once NSCMIRTP confirms the applicant has been informed on the required criteria for licensing, they will be directed to the process to complete a good character assessment, as well as have their academic and clinical credentials assessed for Canadian equivalency. A successful credentials assessment will be followed by the applicant gaining access to write the national competency exam in their chosen area of practice. These exams are currently offered three times a year in January, May and September. Once registered to write the national entry to practice exam the applicant can then return to the NSCMIRTP to complete an application for temporary conditional licensing as an MIRTP in Nova Scotia. This can be done by following the standard registration process.

IEMIRTP Assessment Process through CAMRT for MRTs

(Process for sonographers see next section)

Applicants are encouraged to review the assessment process and timelines in detail on the CAMRT website. CAMRT also has an extensive collection of resources for assessment of credentials and to help prepare IEMIRTPs for writing the national certification exam. The national competency/certification exam is offered 3 times a year in January, May, and September.

Application and required documents must be submitted a minimum of 3 months prior to the date of writing the national exam to allow time for assessment.

IEMIRTP applicants must fill out an application form and submit required documents to CAMRT. CAMRT’s Manager of Certification and Assessment Committee reviews submitted documents to determine if they demonstrate substantially similar content and expectations in comparison to the entrance to practice competency profile for Canadian graduates. If proper documentation is submitted, the process of assessment is expected to take less than 3 months.

Documents that must be submitted include:

• Completed application for assessment form.

• Non-refundable assessment fee.

• Verification of completion of a medical radiation technology program in one of the following disciplines: radiological technology, nuclear medicine technology, magnetic resonance or radiation therapy. A notarized copy of a diploma or degree certificate is required.

• A notarized copy of an official transcript or marks from your education program in medical radiation technology.

• Curriculum or course outline of your medical radiation technology program indicating the amount of time spent in both the theoretical and clinical components of your program. The curriculum or course outline must provide a:

  • Detailed list of courses and a description of the content of each course (photocopy of education institution syllabus)

  • Description of how you were evaluated on both the theory and clinical components of the program

• A Clinical Assessment Checklist of work experience following graduation from education program. Work experience must be within the past five (5) years in the discipline in which you are applying.
  

• A confirmation of employment letter from your most recent or current employer. This letter must be written on the letterhead used by the institution and must confirm your last date of employment, and number of practice hours.

• A reference letter, in paper or email form, regarding your practice as a medical radiation technologist. The letter must supply your employer’s contact information. If you are a recent graduate with little or no work experience and you cannot provide an employment letter, your credentials will be considered for assessment and eligibility to write the CAMRT exam within 5 years from the date of your graduation.

• Evidence of registration with an association / society / regulatory body for the specific discipline if you are registered.

• Letter of reference attesting your good character from someone who has known you for a minimum of two years. The referee must sign the letter, print their name, and provide contact information.

• Relevant evidence of continuing professional development activities.

• Description of types of:

  • Equipment used (will vary as per discipline – indicate both analog & digital)

  • Settings where procedures/treatments were performed during the clinical component of your program ( i.e. imaging department, operating room, emergency, hospitals, clinics)

  • Patient population on which procedures were performed (i.e. adult, pediatric, geriatric, trauma)

IEMIRTP Assessment Process for Sonographers

The national competency/certification exam is offered 3 times a year in January, May, and September.

Application and required documents must be submitted a minimum of 3 months prior to the date of writing the national exam to allow time for assessment.

The national competency/certification exam is offered 3 times a year in January, May, and September. Applicants can write the exam up to 4 times in total. Applications to write the exam must be submitted a minimum of 3 months prior to the date of writing the national exam to allow time for assessment.

Applicants must fill out an application form and submit required documents to info@nscmirtp.ca. The College hires an assessor from Sonography Canada to review submitted documents to determine if they demonstrate substantially similar content and expectations in comparison to the national competency profile for Canadian graduates. If proper documentation is submitted, the process of assessment is expected to take less than 3 months.

Documents that must be submitted include:

• Completed application for assessment form.

• Non-refundable assessment fee of $300.00.

• Verification of completion of a sonography program (or equivalent). A diploma or degree certificate (notarized copy) is required.

• An official transcript of marks from your education program in medical radiation technology (notarized copy).

• Curriculum or course outline of your sonography program indicating the amount of time spent in both the theoretical and clinical components of your program. The curriculum or course outline must provide a:

  • Detailed list of courses and a description of the content of each course (photocopy of education institution syllabus).

  • Description of how you were evaluated on both the theory and clinical components of the program.

• Clinical Assessment Checklist of work experience following graduation from your education program. Work experience must be within the past five (5) years in the discipline in which you are applying.

• Confirmation of employment letter from your most recent or current employer. This letter must be written on the letterhead used by the institution and must confirm your last date of employment, number of practice hours and a reference regarding your practice as a medical radiation technologist. The letter must supply employer’s contact information; e-mail or paper accepted. If you are a recent graduate with little or no work experience and you cannot provide an employment letter, your credentials will be considered for assessment and eligibility to write the SC exam within 5 years from the date of your graduation.

• Evidence of registration with an association / society / regulatory body for the specific discipline, if you are or were registered in the past.

• Letter of reference attesting your good character from someone who has known you for a minimum of two (2) years. The referee must sign the letter, print their name, and provide contact information.

• Evidence of language fluency if total medical radiation technology education program, that is both theory and clinical components, were not conducted in English or French (Original copy of language test results required).

  • See language fluency requirements

• Relevant evidence of continuing professional development activities

The link provides a visual schematic of the sonography assessment process. Additionally if all documents requested (or suitable equivalent evidence) can be provided the SC Canadian Clinical Skills Assessment (CCSA) is not required to gain licensing.

IEMIRTP Assessment Results

Applicants will receive a written decision stating whether their assessment meets Canadian equivalency or not. IEMIRTPs confirmed to meet the requirements are then eligible to apply to write the National Certification Exam. If they do not meet the eligibility requirements, the reasons to support this decision will be provided. For those eligible, information is provided on the process to apply to write the exam (CAMRT or SC) as well as information on applying for accommodation, if required. The exam is offered in January, May, and September, of each year.