Medical radiation technologists (MRTs) who perform screening mammography have a special role in the healthcare of the public. MRTs must be highly competent practitioners excelling in their ability to produce quality images and to manage the patient with care and expertise in a highly technical environment.
Purpose of the Program
The Certificate in Breast Imaging – Screening (CBIS) program is designed to provide a means that will provide knowledge and clinical competence recognized by a credential that will be sought after by technologists and encouraged and advocated for by employers.
Program Overview
Please note that registration into a course that is applicable to a certificate program does not register you for the certificate program. It is the candidate’s responsibility to register and pay for the certificate program after the prerequisites are met (this allows you access to the clinical logbook) and to be aware of this certificate program’s policies and procedures as per the program handbook. In the event of a discrepancy, the information in the program handbook will apply.
A passing mark of 75% or higher on the pre-requisite exam is required for registration. Enrollment into the certificate (which allows access to and review of the clinical component) will only be made available to eligible candidates who completed the exam with the minimum exam grade. Note that a separate fee applies to the certificate registration. Candidates must register individually for any outstanding didactic courses.
The following is an overview of the Certificate in Breast Imaging – Screening program. For detailed information, download the Program Handbook.
There are two components to the CBI – Screening program: didactic and clinical*.
*The clinical component is only available to candidates registered in the certificate program (i.e. register into the “CBIS”).
Remember: All competencies in the SCC must be completed *after* your registration into the certificate program.
Documentation required from IEMRTs* (submit via email, please): *Required documentation not received within 30 days of program registration will result in a program cancellation/partial refund. The clinical component requires the candidate to identify a clinical advisor. The Clinical Advisor (CA) must:
A clinical advisor with a CBI is preferred but not mandatory. The following must be submitted within 30 days of program registration* via email, please: *Required documentation not received within 30 days of program registration will result in a program cancellation/partial refund. Candidates who successfully complete the didactic and clinical components as per the CBIS program requirements will receive a Certificate in Breast Imaging – Screening and can use the CBIS credential. The Committee strongly advocates for continued competence through continuing professional development.
For more information on this Certificate Program: [email protected].Internationally educated medical radiation technologists (IEMRTs)
CAMRT strongly recommends candidates obtain required documentation prior to program registration and send by email within the required timeframe. Candidates may only begin working on the Summary of Clinical Competence upon approval of received documentation from CAMRT.Clinical Advisor
Documentation requirements for Clinical Advisors outside of Canada:
**Including those who have a CBI, CBIS or CBID credential.
CAMRT strongly recommends candidates obtain required documentation prior to program registration and send by email within the required timeframe. Candidates may only begin working on the Summary of Clinical Competence upon approval of received documentation from CAMRT.Credential
Certificate Program Handbook