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Initial Registration Application

Instructions

The NSCMIRTP mandate is to ensure applicants are qualified to practice as a medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals (MIRTP) in Nova Scotia. A license to practice will be granted if the applicant meets the requirements of NSCMIRTP Regulations section 8 and applicable policies.

In order for this application to be processed you must:

  • Complete this application in full
  • Upload all required documents (see document list below)
  • Pay all applicable fees

Important Note:

You must have a NSCMIRTP practicing license before starting employment orientation. It is a violation of the NSCMIRTP act and/or regulations to practice as a MRT or DMS without a license and a fine or penalty will occur. Please refer to sections 33(b) of the NSCMIRTP Act and sections 29(1)(d) and 38(4(6) of the 39, 40 NSCMIRTP Regulations.

All correspondence from NSCMIRTP will be sent via email. You must use an email address that you monitor regularly when registering with the College. Please add info@nscmirtp.ca to your safe senders list. If you would prefer a PDF application form, please contact NSCMIRTP.

Temporary (Provisional) Class: A temporary (provisional) license allows the MIRTP to temporarily practice as a MRT or DMS in Nova Scotia, with conditions and restrictions, until they are able to obtain a full active license without restrictions.

Active Registration (No Restrictions) Class: Allows the MIRTP to practice as an MRT or DMS in Nova Scotia without any conditions or restrictions.

Active Registration (With Restrictions) Class: Allows the MIRTP to practice as an MRT or DMS in Nova Scotia with conditions or restrictions.

Required Documents

Documents can be uploaded in PDF or JPG format or alternatively, sent by regular mail to NSCMIRTP but this will considerably lengthen the time for processing.

New Graduate:

  • Confirmation letter on official letterhead from an accredited MIRTP program confirming successful completion of a MIRTP program or copy of a MIRTP diploma/degree.
  • Confirmation letter for registration to sit next writing of national certification exam.
  • Canadian government issued photo identification (Canadian passport, Driver’s License, or another Canadian issued photo ID)
  • Legal entitlement to work in Canada (Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, proof of landed immigrant resident status, or valid work permit)
  • Vulnerable Sectors Check from current jurisdiction you live in. You will need to print form from website https://nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicant. Link to forms is located under section “E-Demonstration of Good Character”
  • Proof of Professional Liability Insurance that meets NSCMIRTP policy requirements (private policy, or CAMRT, or OAMRS, or SC policy).
  • Evidence of NSCMIRTP English language requirements. (Refer to the English Language Proficiency policy.)
  • Completed acknowledgement and undertaking form. Please email info@nscmirtp.ca for a copy of the form

MIRTPs that have practiced in another regulated province (Labour Mobility)

  • Canadian government issued photo identification (Canadian passport, Driver’s License, or another Canadian issued photo ID)
  • Legal entitlement to work in Canada (Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, proof of landed immigrant resident status, or valid work permit)
  • Vulnerable Sectors Check from current jurisdiction you live in. You will need to print form from website https://nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicant. Link to forms is located under section “E-Demonstration of Good Character”
  • Proof of Professional Liability Insurance that meets NSCMIRTP policy requirements (private policy, or CAMRT, or OAMRS, or SC policy).
  • Evidence of NSCMIRTP English language requirements. (Refer to the English Language Proficiency policy.)
  • A letter of standing from current or previous licensing college

New Registrant MIRTP or practiced in an unregulated province

  • Certificate of completion of an accredited MIRTP program
  • Proof of passing the national entrance to practice exam in discipline of application
  • Canadian government issued photo identification (Canadian passport, Driver’s License, or another Canadian issued photo ID)
  • Legal entitlement to work in Canada (Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, proof of landed immigrant resident status, or valid work permit)
  • Vulnerable Sectors Check from current jurisdiction you live in. You will need to print form from website https://nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicant. Link to forms is located under section “E-Demonstration of Good Character”
  • Proof of Professional Liability Insurance that meets NSCMIRTP policy requirements (private policy, or CAMRT, or OAMRS, or SC policy).
  • Evidence of NSCMIRTP English language requirements. (Refer to the English Language Proficiency policy.)

Internationally Educated MIRTP

If you have completed the assessment process through CAMRT or Sonography Canada and successfully written the entry to practice exam continue with application process. If not please contact info@nscmirtp.ca if you have not yet had your MIRTP education assessed for substantive equivalency

  • Evidence of MIRTP education
  • Proof of passing the national entrance to practice exam in discipline of application
  • Canadian government issued photo identification (Canadian passport, Driver’s License, or another Canadian issued photo ID)
  • Legal entitlement to work in Canada (Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, proof of landed immigrant resident status, or valid work permit)
  • Vulnerable Sectors Check from current jurisdiction you live in. You will need to print form from website https://nscmirtp.ca/applicants/canadian-educated-applicant. Link to forms is located under section “E-Demonstration of Good Character”
  • Proof of Professional Liability Insurance that meets NSCMIRTP policy requirements (private policy, or CAMRT, or OAMRS, or SC policy).
  • Evidence of NSCMIRTP English language requirements. (Refer to the English Language Proficiency policy.)

Create Your Account
You must enter an email address that you monitor regularly. All correspondence from NSCMIRTP will be sent via email. This email address will also serve as your username.
Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain 3 of the following 4 criteria:
an upper-case letter, a lower-case letter, a number, a symbol.
Confirm Password must match Password exactly.
Registration Details

If you are registered as a student in another province, please have your current province of registration send proper documentation.

Please be advised, before you can work in Canada, you must first be certified through CAMRT.
If you have not written your CAMRT exam, you can find more information HERE.

IMPORTANT: Only use this form if you last held a license with NSCMIRTP prior to October 1st, 2018 and wish to be reinstated. Applicants who have held an active license with NSCMIRTP at any time after October 1st, 2018 should login to access the existing user reinstatement form. If you are an existing user and do not know your password, please click here to reset your password.

Demographics

The questions in this section are optional. If you prefer not to answer, simply select "Prefer Not To Answer" and proceed to the next section.

Registrant's Data

Volunteer questions

Thank you for your interest. A member of the College will contact you with further information regarding volunteer opportunities.

Citizenship Status
Documentation verifying your citizenship status must accompany this application form.
Language Proficiency
If your MIRTP Training Language is not English, documentation of English proficiency is required.
Basic MIRTP Education
Other Education
National Exam
Professional Registrations (other than NSCMIRTP)
Please complete the attached Registration/Licensure Data Verification Form to support your status or registration with a regulatory/licensing organization other than the NSCMIRTP.
Employment
Please note that beginning any MIRTP employment (in Nova Scotia), including clinical orientation, prior to being issued a licence to practice by the College is in contravention of the College's regulations and may impact on the approval of your application.

Current Employment
Please provide details of your current MRT employment.
MIRTP Employment History
Please provide details of your past MIRTP employment.
Pending Employment
Insurance
Optional Upload Document(s)
Currency Hours
Please enter the number of hours you worked each year in the fields below. Enter 0 for any years you did not work.





Declaration and Disclosure of Information
If your answer is YES to any of the following questions, you MUST provide full details in the text area provided.
Supporting Documents

Upload documents

Required

Other

Sending your documents by regular mail will considerably lengthen the time for processing.

Please send your documents to:
Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals
380 Bedford Hwy, Office 310
Bedford, NS, B3M 2L4

Payment of Fees
Date registration is required
Fee Details

In order for your application to be processed you must submit payment of your registration fee. The College registration year runs from January 1st to December 31st. For applicants who have never been registered with the College and who are applying for a practising registration class, registration fees are prorated monthly.


Fee Schedule

Initial Application Fee:

  • $100.00

Reinstatement Fee:

  • $100.00

NSCMIRTP Registration Fee:

  • Please select an application category in the Registration Details section above.
  • Nova Scotia Applicant: (See below fee structure)
  • Out of Province Applicant (New Graduate): (See below fee structure)
  • Out of Province Applicant (Licensed): (See below fee structure)
  • Out of Country Applicant: (See below fee structure)
  • Reinstatement: (See below fee structure)
  • Temp Locum License: $0.00 - Fees Waived
  • Out of Province (non-licensed): (See below fee structure)

  • January 1 to April 30 Fee: $450.00 annually.

    May 1 to September 30 Fee: Prorated to $225.00.

    October 1 to December 31 Fee: $225.00 for the current year + $450.00 for next whole year and will expire December 31st the following year.

    This amount will be charged upon application approval.

Please note: The College's renewal period is currently open. You will be charged the prorated fees for the remainder of the current licensing year, as well as the full fees for the upcoming year. Upon approval, your license will be valid through December 31, 2024.


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Payment Method

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Upon submission, you will be given mailing details.

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