How to Become a Medical Radiation Technologist in Newfoundland and Labrador
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals to work as a medical radiation technologist in Newfoundland and Labrador or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Not listed in the sources checked
Show the source
“To practice in NL as a Medical Radiation Technologist, you must apply for and have confirmation that your registration is approved before commencing work.”
From nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
-
- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: 3 steps
- Trained outside Canada: 4 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
Your roadmap
Tick each step as you finish it. Your ticks are kept in this browser only.
Trained in Canada
0 of 4 done
- 4 steps without a listed fee
-
You must successfully complete the CAMRT Certification Exam for each discipline in which you are applying.
Source
“The national examination for MRTs is the CAMRT Certification Exam. Proof of successful completion of the exam is required for each discipline in which you are applying.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists-mrt-grad -
You apply for registration with the NLCHP and submit the required documents, including photo ID, a conduct check, exam proof, insurance, online course certificates and transcripts.
Source
“Applicants will need to submit the following: Government Issued Photo ID”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists-mrt-grad -
You must complete the required online courses within 3 months of submitting your application.
Source
“Certificates of completion are required for the following online courses. Courses must be completed within 3 months of the date your application is submitted.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists-mrt-grad -
The NLCHP makes a registration decision no later than 50 business days after all required documentation has been submitted.
Source
“A registration decision will be made no later than 50 business days after all required documentation has been submitted to the NLCHP.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists-mrt-grad
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
0 of 3 done
- 3 steps without a listed fee
-
If you are or were registered in another jurisdiction, you must have a Verification of Registration/Letter of Good Standing sent directly to the NLCHP from that regulatory body.
Source
“Individuals currently or previously registered to practice in another jurisdiction must provide a Verification of Registration/Letter of Good Standing (s): These letters must be sent directly to NLCHP from the Regulatory Body.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists -
You apply for registration with the NLCHP and submit the required documents.
Source
“Applicants will need to submit the following: Government Issued Photo ID”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists -
The NLCHP makes a registration decision no later than 20 business days after all required documentation has been submitted.
Source
“A registration decision will be made no later than 20 business days after all required documentation has been submitted to the NLCHP.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 4 done
- 4 steps without a listed fee
-
You must have your MRT education and clinical work experience assessed through the CAMRT IEMRT assessment process.
Source
“You first need to have your MRT education and clinical work experience assessed through the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). CAMRT assesses internationally educated MRTs through their IEMRT assessment process.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists-intl -
After successfully completing the IEMRT assessment process, you can write the CAMRT National Certification MRT Examination and must pass it to register.
Source
“After successful completion of the IEMRT assessment process, you will be eligible to write the CAMRT National Certification MRT Examination.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists-intl -
Once you have passed the CAMRT exam, you begin the application for registration with the NLCHP and submit the required documents.
Source
“Once you have successfully passed the CAMRT National Certification MRT Examination, you can then begin the application for registration for Medical Radiation Technologists with NLCHP.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists-intl -
The NLCHP makes a registration decision no later than 50 business days after all required documentation has been submitted.
Source
“A registration decision will be made no later than 50 business days after all required documentation has been submitted to the NLCHP.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists-intl
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Unauthorized Practice Fee: $100 (per day worked without a valid practicing license)
Source
“Individuals who practice without a valid practicing license will be subject to an *Unauthorized Practice Fee* *($100/per* day worked with no maximum)”
nlchp.ca/registration-renewal/change-of-status
Requirements
Education
You must have official transcripts or proof of education program completion sent directly from your educational institution to the NLCHP.
Source
“You must have official transcripts/proof of education program completion (for each discipline in which you are applying) sent directly from your educational institution to the NLCHP.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists
Police check
You must submit a Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check dated within 6 months of your application date.
Source
“The Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check must be dated within 6 months of your application date.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists
Insurance
You must have professional liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $5,000,000.
Source
“Proof of professional liability insurance (PLI) must show your name, dates of coverage, and amount of coverage. MRTs must have a minimum of $ 5,000,000 PLI”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists
Other
You must complete the required online courses, including the NLCHP Jurisprudence Course, within 3 months of submitting your application.
Source
“Certificates of completion are required for the following online courses. Courses must be completed within 3 months of the date your application is submitted.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologistsYou must provide proof that you have successfully completed the CAMRT Certification Exam for each discipline in which you are applying.
Source
“The national examination for MRTs is the CAMRT Certification Exam. Proof of successful completion of the exam is required for each discipline in which you are applying.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologistsIf you are currently or were previously registered in another jurisdiction, you must provide a Verification of Registration/Letter of Good Standing sent directly to the NLCHP from that regulatory body.
Source
“Individuals currently or previously registered to practice in another jurisdiction must provide a Verification of Registration/Letter of Good Standing (s): These letters must be sent directly to NLCHP from the Regulatory Body.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages require applicants registered in another jurisdiction to provide a Letter of Good Standing but do not state whether they can register without retaking the entry-to-practice exam or a competence assessment. Source
“Individuals currently or previously registered to practice in another jurisdiction must provide a Verification of Registration/Letter of Good Standing (s): These letters must be sent directly to NLCHP from the Regulatory Body.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
Exams
-
CAMRT Certification Exam
Source
“The national examination for MRTs is the CAMRT Certification Exam. Proof of successful completion of the exam is required for each discipline in which you are applying.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists -
CAMRT National Certification MRT Examination
Source
“After successful completion of the IEMRT assessment process, you will be eligible to write the CAMRT National Certification MRT Examination.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists-intl -
IEMRT assessment process
Source
“CAMRT assesses internationally educated MRTs through their IEMRT assessment process.”
nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists-intl
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $36.77 | $38.90 | $48.99 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Canada | $29.81 | $40.00 | $51.12 | — |
Wages by region and job outlook in Newfoundland and Labrador
Medical radiation technologists in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Licence required
- Saskatchewan Licence required
- Manitoba Licence required
- Ontario Licence required
- Quebec Licence required
- New Brunswick Licence required
- Nova Scotia Licence required
- Prince Edward Island Licence required
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Compare medical radiation technologist licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Medical Radiation Technologists (MRT) – NLCHPShapeGroup 11 nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists · fetched October 9, 2026
- Medical Radiation Technologists – NLCHPShapeGroup 11 nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists-mrt-grad · fetched October 9, 2026
- Medical Radiation Technologists – NLCHPShapeGroup 11 nlchp.ca/medical-radiation-technologists-intl · fetched October 9, 2026
- Change of Status – NLCHPShapeGroup 11 nlchp.ca/registration-renewal/change-of-status · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
2
Do you need a licence to work as a medical radiation technologist in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals is required to practise in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Which exams are required?
CAMRT Certification Exam, CAMRT National Certification MRT Examination, IEMRT assessment process.
Getting Licensed? Get Your Resume Ready Too
Nainly pairs expert resume assessment with a done-for-you career marketing campaign, so your profile keeps reaching decision-makers while you work through the licensing steps.
Schedule a CallFree consultation. No commitment.