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.)