Payment Options for 2022 Memberships
Refund Policy and Parental Leave/Retirement Form
Obtaining Membership
Obtaining membership with the CAMRT is different depending on the province in which you are working. In some provinces, members sign up directly with the CAMRT (Direct Membership). In other provinces members sign up through their provincial organization (Indirect Membership).
Please review our membership categories below for types of membership, eligibility, and dues.
Direct Membership
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canadian Territories
- Newfoundland & Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
Indirect Membership
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Membership Categories and Dues
Full Practice
| 2021 CAMRT Dues | 2022 CAMRT Dues | Voting Privileges | Description |
| $225 (Includes PLI*) | $226.25* (Includes PLI) | Yes | Full Practice membership is available to MRTs who have been certified by the CAMRT through examination, or who are licensed or certified by provincial regulatory bodies that are recognized as such by CAMRT, such as the college in Quebec (OTIMROEPMQ). Professional liability and legal defense coverage is included with a full practice membership¹.
*CAMRT’s PLI broker has advised that the cost of PLI will increase by $1.25 per member in 2022. It is the first time the cost of PLI has increased since 2013 and this small increase guarantees the continuation of our comprehensive and robust insurance coverage. |
Temporary Practice
| 2021 CAMRT Dues | 2022 CAMRT Dues | Voting Privileges | Description |
| $225 (Includes PLI) | $226.25* (Includes PLI) | No | Temporary practice membership is available to individuals who are registered to write the CAMRT national certification exam and are eligible for a permit to practice on a temporary or restricted basis by a regulatory authority where such regulatory authority exists. This membership category is only available in the following provinces: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick.
Once the individual has passed the certification exam, the individual’s membership will be automatically updated to full practice membership within two weeks of exam results being available. Please complete the Temporary Practice Membership Form. *CAMRT’s PLI broker has advised that the cost of PLI will increase by $1.25 per member in 2022. It is the first time the cost of PLI has increased since 2013 and this small increase guarantees the continuation of our comprehensive and robust insurance coverage. |
Non-Practicing
| 2021 CAMRT Dues | 2022 CAMRT Dues | Voting Privileges | Description |
| $97 | $97 | Yes | Non-Practicing membership is available to MRTs who qualify for full practice membership but have temporarily or permanently discontinued their practice of the profession and wish to maintain a relationship with the Association. |
Senior
| 2021 CAMRT Dues | 2022 CAMRT Dues | Voting Privileges | Description |
| $36 | $36 | Yes | Senior membership is available to any full practice qualified member who has been a CAMRT member for 30 years or more, or has reached the age of 55, whichever occurs first, and who is no longer directly or indirectly involved in the practice of the profession of medical radiation technology. |
Student
| 2021 CAMRT Dues | 2022 CAMRT Dues | Voting Privileges | Description |
| $0 | $0 | No | Student membership is free and available to individuals enrolled in a Canadian medical radiation technology program accredited by Accreditation Canada. To register as a student member, please complete a Student Application Form.
For students in Manitoba, Ontario, and New Brunswick, your student membership is automatically processed once your student membership is approved by your provincial organization. Please apply to your provincial organization directly. |
International
| 2021 CAMRT Dues | 2022 CAMRT Dues | Voting Privileges | Description |
| $200 Full Practice
$97 Non-Practicing |
$200 Full Practice $97 Non-Practicing | Yes
Yes |
International membership is available to MRTs who are currently living outside of Canada and who have already been certified by the CAMRT through examination, or who are licensed or certified by Canadian provincial regulatory bodies that are recognized as such by CAMRT, such as the college in Quebec (OTIMROEPMQ). International members may or may not be practicing abroad, and members can choose from Non-Practicing or Full-Practice membership in this category. Professional liability insurance is NOT included with this membership type. |
Honorary
| 2021 CAMRT Dues | 2022 CAMRT Dues | Voting Privileges | Description |
| N/A | N/A | No | Limited practice members or individuals who are not otherwise eligible for membership in the Association, and who have rendered distinguished service to the profession, may be honoured by the Association by election of the Board of Directors to this category of distinguished membership. |
Life
| 2021 CAMRT Dues | 2022 CAMRT Dues | Voting Privileges | Description |
| N/A | N/A | Yes | Life membership may be conferred upon full practice, senior or non-practicing members by the Board of Directors of the Association. Promotion to life membership is based on distinguished service to the Association. |
Payment Options for 2022 Direct Memberships
New Payment Options for Direct Members
Available to members who renew their membership directly through the CAMRT.
- Pay-in-Full (Dues paid all at once. Membership must be actively repurchased the following year.)
- Auto-Renewal* Pay-in-Full (Dues paid all at once. Once opted in, membership automatically renews each year with membership dues charged in full every January.)
- Monthly Instalments (Dues paid over twelve easy payments. Membership must be actively repurchased the following year.)
- Auto-Renewal* Monthly Instalments (Dues paid over twelve easy payments. Once opted in, membership automatically renews each year with membership dues charged monthly.)
*Auto-renewal memberships available only for Full Practice Memberships.
Please note, current 2021 CAMRT memberships are NOT setup to auto-renew for 2022. You must purchase an Auto-Renewal Membership type for 2022 to opt-in to the auto-renewal program. The first auto-renewal will take effect for the 2023 membership year.
Auto-Renewal Memberships
Don’t want the hassle of remembering to renew your membership each year? By purchasing an auto-renewal membership for 2022, you will opt-in to the auto-renewal program and your CAMRT membership will automatically renew every January for a full year membership.
Once opted-in, starting next year, email reminders will be sent between October and December to notify you of the upcoming payment and processing of your membership for the following year.
Auto-renewal is available for Full Practice memberships only. It is not available for international members.
Please note, current 2021 CAMRT memberships are NOT setup to auto-renew for 2022. You must purchase an Auto-Renewal Membership type for 2022 to opt-in to the auto-renewal program. The first auto-renewal will take effect for the 2023 membership year.
There are two auto-renewal payment options: 1) Pay-in-Full or 2) Pay by Monthly Instalments.
Auto-Renewal Pay-in-Full
Purchase an Auto-Renewal Pay-in-Full Membership for your 2022 membership year and your CAMRT membership will automatically renew each January for a full year term of the same membership type (a Full Practice Membership, Pay-in-Full).
Payment of the full membership dues will be taken in January from the credit card on file.
Auto-Renewal Pay by Monthly Instalments
Purchase a Full Practice Auto-Renewal Pay by Monthly Instalments for your 2022 membership and your CAMRT membership will automatically renew each January for a subsequent full year term of the same membership type (a Full Practice Membership, pay by monthly instalments).
Monthly instalment payments will continue uninterrupted into the next year. The cost of PLI for the year will be added to the January instalment.
How to Cancel the Auto-Renewal Option?
You can cancel the auto-renewal option at any time by contacting membership@camrt.ca. This will not cancel your current membership but will stop the auto-renewal process. Our existing refund policy applies to the active membership.
How to Opt-in to the Auto-Renewal Option?
Simply select and purchase an auto-renewal membership (either pay-in-full or pay by monthly instalments) as your 2022 membership. This will opt you into the auto-renewal program for future years.
Other Questions?
Please contact membership@camrt.ca
Pay by Monthly Instalments
Members may select to pay their membership by monthly instalments. When selecting this option, members may pay dues in a monthly instalments rather than paying the full amount at once. Members are still committed to a full year membership and agree to pay all owing monthly payments for the remainder of the year.*
Upon purchase, the first month of instalment dues and the full cost of Professional Liability Insurance, when applicable, will be charged. Monthly instalments will be charged on the 1st of every month.
It is the member’s responsibility to ensure the credit card information in their online CAMRT account is up-to-date. Members are responsible for any missed payments. Three consecutive missed payments will result in the cancellation of membership unless the balance is paid in full.
*Please refer to our refund policy for exceptions.
Refund Policy & Parental Leave/Retirement Form
Refund Policy & Leave Forms
CAMRT dues are non-refundable, except in the case of an approved leave of absence (such as parental leave or sick leave) or retirement. (Current exception in place for COVID-19 layoffs – see below). Refunds will not be provided after October 31.
Parental Leave
Active members wishing to suspend their membership during a parental leave have two options:
- Change your membership category to Non-Practicing ($97/year, pro-rated) and continue receiving member benefits (except PLI); or
- Cancel your membership and not be a member of the CAMRT for the duration of your leave
Members who choose to change their membership to Non-Practicing during their leave of absence will continue to have access to all member benefits except for Professional Liability Insurance**, which is not included in Non-Practicing memberships. Members will be refunded the difference in price between their unused Full Practice CAMRT membership and that of a pro-rated Non-Practicing membership (see pricing above).
Members choosing to cancel their membership will not be eligible for member benefits or discounts (such as discounts on CPD or event registrations, or member discount programs such as Telus, GoodLife Fitness, or Johnson insurance) for the duration of their leave. Members will be refunded the unused portion of their CAMRT dues.
Members are required to inform CAMRT of their upcoming leave, using the form below, no sooner than 30 days before the expected last day of work or within 30 days after the last day worked. Members contacting the office more than 30 days after the last date worked may still be eligible for a refund, but only from the date of notification.
Parental Leave/Retirement Form
Retirement
Active members who are retiring have two options:
- Change your membership category to Senior Membership ($36/year) and continue receiving member benefits (except PLI) and communication from CAMRT; or
- Cancel your membership and no longer be a member of the CAMRT
Members choosing to change to Senior Membership will continue to have access to all member benefits except for Professional Liability Insurance**. Members will be refunded the difference in price between their unused Full Practice CAMRT membership and that of a Senior Membership.
Members choosing to cancel their membership will no longer be members and will not be eligible for member benefits. Members will be refunded the unused portion of their CAMRT dues.
Members are required to inform CAMRT of their upcoming leave, using the form below, no sooner than 30 days before the expected last day of work or within 30 days after the last day worked. Members contacting the office more than 30 days after the last date worked may still be eligible for a refund, but only from the date of notification.
Parental Leave/Retirement Form
Other Approved Leave of Absence (ex. sick leave)
Active members wishing to suspend their membership during a leave of absence, such as an approved sick leave, have two options:
- Change your membership category to Non-Practicing ($97/year, pro-rated) and continue receiving member benefits (except PLI); or
- Cancel your membership and not be a member of the CAMRT for the duration of your leave
Members who choose to change their membership to Non-Practicing during their leave of absence will continue to have access to all member benefits except for Professional Liability Insurance**, which is not included in Non-Practicing memberships. Members will be refunded the difference in price between their unused Full Practice CAMRT membership and that of a pro-rated Non-Practicing membership (see pricing above).
Members choosing to cancel their membership will not be eligible for member benefits or discounts (such as discounts on CPD or event registrations, or member discount programs such as Telus, GoodLife Fitness, or Johnson insurance) for the duration of their leave. Members will be refunded the unused portion of their CAMRT dues.
Members are required to inform CAMRT of their upcoming leave, using the form below, no sooner than 30 days before the expected last day of work or within 30 days after the last day worked. Members contacting the office more than 30 days after the last date worked may still be eligible for a refund, but only from the date of notification.
Please contact CAMRT at membership@camrt.ca to inform us of your leave and to determine if you are eligible for a refund.
COVID-19 Layoffs
CAMRT has modified the refund policy to include members affected by layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If a member has been laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and they are not working, and don’t expect to be working in the coming months, they can request a refund of the unused portion of their CAMRT dues for the year. Please note that the one-time Professional Liability Insurance fee is non-refundable.
Please note, if you are actively seeking employment or think you may work even one shift in the coming months (through new employment, or casual or temporary placements), you should keep your Full-Practice membership to ensure you have the protection of Personal Professional Liability Insurance.
Please contact membership@camrt.ca to request a refund within one (1) month after the last day worked. Members contacting the office more than 30 days after the last date worked may still be eligible for a refund, but only from the date of notification. Should you return to work later in the year, you can reinstate your membership at the pro-rated price.
Processing Time
Refunds will be processed within 3 weeks of the last date worked, or the date the notification was provided to the office, whichever occurred last.
**It is important to note that Non-Practicing and Senior Memberships do not include Professional Liability Insurance (PLI). If you are planning to work, even casually, during your leave of absence or retirement, you should maintain Full-Practice membership, which includes the protection of PLI.
¹Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) is optional for members who are full practice qualified, licensed in the Province of Quebec and have PLI through l’Ordre des technologues en imagerie médicale, en radio-oncologie, et en électrophysiologie médicale du Québec (OTIMROEPMQ).