Job requirements Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Medical radiation technologists (NOC 32121).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of a two- to three-year college or other approved program in diagnostic radiography or magnetic resonance imaging (for radiological technologists and magnetic resonance technologists), nuclear medicine technology (for nuclear medicine technologists) or radiation therapy (for radiation therapists) or a bachelor of health sciences in radiography, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy and a period of supervised practical training are required.
  • Magnetic resonance technologists require completion of a graduate certificate program in magnetic resonance imaging.
  • Licensure with a regulatory body is required in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
  • Membership with a provincial association is required in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba and Northwest Territories.
  • Certification by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists is required in all provinces except Quebec and British Columbia.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Radiological Technologists
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Medical Radiation Technologist
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Medical Radiation Technologist
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Medical Radiation Technician
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Medical Radiation Technologist
Regulated

Québec

Job title Medical Imaging Technologist - Radiodiagnosis
Regulated
Job title Radiation Oncology Technologist
Regulated
Job title Medical Imaging Technologist - Nuclear Medicine
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Medical Radiation Technologist
Regulated
Job title Medical Laboratory Technologist
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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