Certificate programs

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.

NEW PROGRAM REQUIREMENT EFFECTIVE 2022

The CTIC program is being revised considering changes to the entry-to-practice requirements and to ensure the program continues to reflect current and emerging practice. The revisions will ensure this certificate program continues to provide MRTs an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and gain recognition for their clinical expertise in CT imaging.

One of the key changes to both programs is a mandatory Sectional Anatomy Exam.

This new sectional anatomy requirement is now the prerequisite for the CT Imaging 2 (CT2) and CT Imaging 3 (CT3) courses. It is delivered in a self-directed format and is accompanied by a study guide, recommended textbooks and sample exam questions.

What does this mean?

Effective Winter Term 2021:

If you have not completed CT2 or CT3:

• You are required to successfully complete the pre-requisite sectional anatomy exam as part of the CTIC program.

See registration deadline and exam date here.

If you have completed CT2 but not CT3 (or vice versa):

• You will have until Winter 2022 to register and complete the remaining course*. If you do not complete the course in this timeframe you will be required to complete the sectional anatomy exam before accessing your remaining course.

* Note: Effective Winter Term 2021, CT2 and CT3 have been significantly revised. Those who have until Winter 2022 to complete their remaining course will be enrolled in the previous version of the CT series courses (not the revised version). This will ensure that all those completing the CT Imaging Certificate program will acquire the full set of required didactic objectives, as content between the courses will shift and change in the redesign.

As sectional anatomy is now offered as a self-study exam, the sectional anatomy content in CT2 and CT3 has been replaced with enhanced coverage of CT procedures, pathologies and emerging practices. The revised CT2 and CT3 courses were released in Winter 2021.

Please note: These changes do not apply to the CT Therapy courses/certificate program.

The Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) has reviewed and endorsed the Dosimetry courses and certificate program.

The Canadian Association for Interventional Radiology (CAIR) has reviewed and endorsed the Interventional Radiology courses and certificate program.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT EFFECTIVE 2022 FOR NEW CANDIDATES

Effective January 2022, registration into the CIR is now available to candidates who are certified and are practicing radiological technologists for 2 years (minimum 1950 hours over 2 year period), , as well as successful completion of Interventional Radiology 1.

Download the CIR Experience Verification form*

NEW DIDACTIC REQUIREMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2022

Cardiac Catheterization virtual lecture is a new didactic requirement. While it is not required at the time of registration into the CIR, it must be successfully completed before submission of the Summary of Clinical Competence.

For more information, please contact specialtycertificates@camrt.ca.

The PET/CT program has been revised considering changes to the entry-to-practice requirements and to ensure the programs continue to reflect current and emerging practice. The revisions ensure this certificate program continues to provide MRTs an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and gain recognition for their clinical expertise in PET/CT imaging.

One of the key changes to this program is a mandatory Sectional Anatomy Exam.

This new sectional anatomy requirement is now the prerequisite for the CT Imaging 2 (CT2) and CT Imaging 3 (CT3) courses. It is delivered in a self-directed format and is accompanied by a study guide, recommended textbooks and sample exam questions.

As sectional anatomy is now offered as a self-study exam, the sectional anatomy content in CT2 and CT3 has been replaced with enhanced coverage of CT procedures, pathologies and emerging practices. The revised CT2 and CT3 courses were released in Winter 2021.

Additionally:

Starting 2021, the new didactic requirements for the PET/CT program are as follows: CT1, Sectional Anatomy Exam, CT2, CT3 and PET/CT Theory & Applications. This change is to reflect the increasing importance and prevalence of diagnostic CT in the nuclear medicine environment.

The PET/CT Theory and applications course have also been revised. Areas for revision and new content additions include:

• The role of generators in PET/CT – ⁸²Rb, ⁶⁸Ga
• Digital detectors
• New Radiopharmaceuticals: ⁶⁸Ga PSMA, ⁶⁸Ga DOTA TATE, ⁶⁸Ga DOTA NOC, ⁶⁸Ga DOTA TOC, ⁶⁸Ga FAPI
• Applications in PET oncology, inflammation, cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, and radiation therapy: Additional cases and images will be added along with course content and readings expanding on each of these sections.