APRT(T) Certification Handbooks and Guides

The CAMRT has produced a number of documents and resources to give an overview, and to assist candidates and assessors throughout the Advanced Practice Registered Technologist (Radiation Therapy) (“APRT(T)”) Certification process.

GENERAL INFORMATION

APRT(T) Certification Policies and Procedures Handbook, 2022-March (2024-Jan update)

The APRT(T) Certification Policies and Procedures Handbook provides candidates interested in APRT(T) certification with an overview of the process and an understanding of the assessments that take place throughout.  It also explains the overall goals and requirements, and provides outlines of the information required for a candidate to navigate the APRT(T) Certification process.

APRT(T) Competency Profile, 2022-March

The APRT(T) Competency Profile is a document that describes the scope and level of practice expected of an advanced practitioner.  This nationally validated document forms the basis of all assessment phases of the certification process.

APRT(T) Certification Calendar 2024-2026

APRT(T) Payment Form (Download and print to complete)

 

Phase I: Portfolio Submission

 

APRT(T) Portfolio Guide, 2021-June
The APRT(T) Portfolio Guide contains all the information to help candidates prepare a portfolio of their professional practice for submission.  It also provides candidates with details and explanations as to how the portfolio will be assessed.

APRT(T) Portfolio Template, 2021-June
The electronic Portfolio Template is to be used for creation and submission of the completed portfolio.  The format is designed to both guide the candidate and streamline its review for the assessors.

APRT(T) Portfolio 3rd Party Letter and Form, 2021-June
The Third Party letter and competency assessment form are provided to help candidates obtain valid and reliable evidence from third parties.  (See the APRT(T) Portfolio Guide for more information)

 

Phase II: Case Submission

 

APRT(T) Case Submission Guide, 2021-June
The Case Submission Guide contains information and examples of how to write up cases and all of the information necessary for candidates and assessors to navigate this phase of the process.

APRT(T) Case Submission Template, 2021-June
The electronic Case Submission Template is to be used for creation and submission of patient cases.  The format is designed to both guide the candidate and streamline their review for the assessors.

APRT(T) Case Submission 3rd Party Letter and Form, 2021-June
The Third Party endorsement letter and assessment form are provided to help candidates obtain endorsements for their case submissions from an appropriate authenticator.  (See the APRT(T) Case Submission Guide for more information)

 

Phase III: Oral Exam

 

APRT(T) Competency-Based Oral Exam
Phase III will consist of a single 3-hour competency-based oral exam. It will be conducted virtually and will focus on cases that relate to the candidate’s area of specialization. There will also be a portion of the exam that will examine professional competencies.

APRT(T) Oral Exam, steps and preparation

(See the APRT(T) Certification Policies and Procedures Handbook for more information)

 

Also see CAMRT position statement The Use of Advanced Practice Titles for Radiation Therapists in Canada.