Alberta College Of Medical Diagnostic And Therapeutic Technologist

What Alberta College Of Medical Diagnostic And Therapeutic Technologist does

The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT) is a non-profit regulatory body established under Alberta's Health Professions Act (HPA) to protect the public by regulating medical diagnostic and therapeutic professionals in the province. It oversees three umbrella professional groups comprising eight distinct specialties: Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs) across radiological, nuclear medicine, MRI, and radiation therapy disciplines; Electroneurophysiology Technologists (ENPs) covering EEG and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring; and, as of July 6, 2026, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (DMSs) across general ultrasound, cardiac echocardiography, and vascular sonography. The College maintains a registry of approximately 2,686 active registrants and enforces mandatory registration, Standards of Practice, a Code of Ethics, a Continuing Competence Program (CCP), and a complaint and discipline process.

Core operational infrastructure consists of the My Profile portal (hosted on the Alinity platform at acmdtt.alinityapp.com) for registration, renewal, and CCP tracking; a live Public Register for real-time practitioner verification; a JotForm-based complaint submission system; and a learning management system delivering jurisprudence, sexual abuse prevention (Bill 21), and practice-related modules. No proprietary technology products are developed—the College is a regulatory user of off-the-shelf platforms. A Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) layer was added to My Profile in July 2023, and the standalone My CCP platform was migrated into My Profile in September 2024.

The College's revenue model is fee-based and structurally simple: an unchanged annual registration renewal fee of $450 per registrant (last raised January 1, 2016), supplemented by application fees, a $150 CCP non-compliance levy effective September 1, 2024, a $150 late renewal administration fee, and a Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) installment option introduced in January 2024. There is no venture funding, no equity, and no commercial monetization beyond registrant fees. Distribution is exclusively domestic (Alberta, Canada) and routed through online self-serve portals plus an Edmonton-based office operating by appointment only.

Name

Alberta College Of Medical Diagnostic And Therapeutic Technologist

Legal name

Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists

Website

https://acmdtt.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists is a non-profit regulatory body that licenses and disciplines medical radiation technologists, electroneurophysiology technologists, and diagnostic medical sonographers practicing in Alberta, Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Health Profession Regulation

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

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Clinical Research Ethics & Human Subjects Protection Authorities (IRB/REC Oversight)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Health Policy, Regulation & Compliance Authorities

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Healthcare & Clinical Professional Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

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Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Assessment, Testing, Proctoring & Credentialing Platforms

Keywords

• Health profession regulation
• Medical radiation technology
• Diagnostic sonography regulation
• Professional registration services
• Continuing competence program

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Registration and Renewal Fees: The College operates as a non-profit regulatory organization funded primarily by fees paid by registrants. Annual renewal fees are the primary revenue source. The College has not raised fees in 8 years, with the last increase on January 1, 2016. Annual fees are $450 per registrant. Additional revenue comes from CCP non-compliance levies ($150), administration fees ($150), and application fees for various registration pathways.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists is a government-mandated regulatory body that registers, regulates, and disciplines Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs), Electroneurophysiology Technologists (ENPs), and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (DMSs) in Alberta. It administers annual practice permit renewal, a mandatory Continuing Competence Program, complaint investigation, and disciplinary hearings under the Health Professions Act. It also maintains a public online register for real-time verification of practitioner credentials and provides regulatory education programs.

Product overview

The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT) is a regulatory body, not a technology product company. Its 'products and services' are regulatory programs and digital platforms that serve registrants and the public. The core offering consists of registration and practice permit management via the My Profile (College Portal) for three regulated professional groups: Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs) across four specialties, Electroneurophysiology Technologists (ENPs), and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (DMSs). Supporting programs include the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) via the My CCP module, a complaint and hearings management system, the Public Register for verification, and regulatory education through learning modules, a mandatory sexual abuse prevention course, and the Regulatory Education Symposium. Key digital infrastructure includes the My Profile/Alinity platform, the JotForm-based complaint submission system, the CCP tracking system, and text alert messaging for regulatory notices. The college has recently simplified its CCP requirements (reduced from 24 to 12 minimum learning hours) and migrated the CCP platform into My Profile.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• My Profile (College Portal) Online portal for registrants and applicants to manage their registration, renew practice permits, update profiles, access the My CCP continuing competence module, and pay fees. Hosted on the Alinity platform at acmdtt.alinityapp.com.
• Public Register Live, online public directory allowing patients, employers, and the public to verify a practitioner's registration status, credentials, and practice permit validity in real-time.
• My CCP (Continuing Competence Program) Annual reflective practice review module within My Profile enabling registrants to complete self-assessments, learning plans, and reflective learning documentation. The 2024/25 cycle requires a minimum of 12 learning hours annually.
• Complaint Reporting System Online complaint submission system (JotForm-based) allowing the public to file complaints against registrants, plus written letter submission process directed to the Complaints Director.
• Hearings & Decisions Publication
• ACMDTT Learning Modules Series of online self-paced courses mapped to the College's foundational documents, covering Patient Consent, Professional Communication, Professional Boundaries, and Social Media and Professionalism.
• Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Course Government-funded mandatory course (Bill 21 compliant) with three modules covering legislation, prevention, and reporting requirements. Counts for up to 1 hour per CCP cycle. Developed by the Alberta Federation of Regulated Health Professions (AFRHP).
• Jurisprudence Education Module Comprehensive course covering the pillars of regulation that govern the practice of ACMDTT registrants, required as part of registration requirements.
• Regulatory Education Symposium Twice-yearly free virtual (Zoom) education event for registrants, students, and affiliated health professionals featuring expert presentations on regulation-related practice topics. Typically draws 350-450 attendees.
• CCP Audit Process Compliance audit system for verifying that registrants have completed their Continuing Competence Program requirements and maintained proper CCP records.
• Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) Program Payment plan option enabling registrants to pay their annual renewal fees in monthly installments through pre-authorized bank debits.
• Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) Audit Audit process confirming that registrants have personal PLI in place that meets College requirements, with a short form and supporting documentation review.
• Text Alert Messaging Service Two-way text messaging service (587-847-4585) for delivering urgent regulatory notices to registrants. Messages prefixed with 'ACMDTT:' to identify as legitimate College communications.
• Additional and Enhanced Practice Authorization Authorization system allowing registrants to expand their scope of practice beyond the base registration through approved additional (A) or enhanced (E) practice designations, tracked on practice permits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% renewal rate (2494 of 2523 general registrants renewed in 2023)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sonography CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSonography Canada is the certifying body for diagnostic medical sonographers in Canada. The College recognizes Sonography Canada certification examinations as part of the registration requirements for DMS applicants. DMS applicants who have passed the Sonography Canada exam can apply through the Newly Certified DMS pathway.
• Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAMRT is the national professional association for medical radiation technologists. CAMRT provides exam preparation courses, practice exams, exam preparation guides, exam blueprints, and recommended textbooks for MRT certification. The College directs applicants to CAMRT resources for exam preparation.
• Canadian Board of Registration of Electroencephalograph Technologists (CBRET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBRET assesses internationally educated ENP applicants and administers certification examinations. ENP applicants must be assessed by CBRET for eligibility to write the certification exam.
• ABRET (American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABRET provides the CNIM credential for intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM). Applicants seeking to practice only intraoperative monitoring under ENP specialty with a CNIM credential from ABRET should contact the College.
• Alberta Federation of Regulated Health Professions (AFRHP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFRHP is a group of 29 health regulatory colleges in Alberta working together to fulfill the public interest mandate. AFRHP developed the 'Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse and Misconduct' educational course required for all registrants to comply with Bill 21: An Act to Protect Patients.
• Field LawminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerField Law is a law firm providing regulatory education presentations to College registrants. Topics include CCP compliance, consent in healthcare, and professional boundaries. Jason Kully from Field Law has presented at Regulatory Education Sessions.
• Ordre des technologues en imagerie médicale, en radio-oncologie et en électrophysiologie médicale du Québec (OTIMROEPMQ)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuebec's regulatory body for medical imaging technologists, radiation oncology technologists, and medical electrophysiology technologists. OTIMROEPMQ certification is recognized under labour mobility provisions for MRTs from Quebec.
• Alberta Health Services (AHS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlberta's provincial health authority. The College references AHS careers page for job postings and Knowledge Resource Service for employees. AHS is a major employer of regulated MRTs and ENPs.
• Government of Alberta - Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)minorOthersThe College clarifies it has no role in the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), including the Dedicated Health Care Pathway. The Government of Alberta decides eligibility and selection. The College's role is only to assess applications for registration to practice in Alberta.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA): National multi-profession health regulator covering 16 professions including medical radiation practice and sonography; an international benchmark for ACMDTT's evolving multi-specialty regulatory model and continuing competence frameworks.
• Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT): National professional association and certification body for MRTs; provides exam preparation and certifying credentials that ACMDTT relies on for its MRT specialty registrations — comparable as a profession-specific counterpart though association-oriented rather than regulatory.
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), UK: UK statutory regulator of multiple allied health professions under a single umbrella; a mature international analog of ACMDTT's MRT/ENP/DMS multi-specialty model, useful for benchmarking continuing competence and public register practices.

Others

• Alberta Federation of Regulated Health Professions (AFRHP): Coalition of 29 Alberta health regulatory colleges — including ACMDTT — that co-developed the mandatory Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse and Misconduct course; relevant as a peer governance body and operational collaborator rather than direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Sonography Canada: National certification body whose exams ACMDTT now recognizes for Diagnostic Medical Sonographer registration; serves as upstream credentialing gatekeeper for ACMDTT's newest regulated profession and a critical operational dependency.

Regional players

• College of Health and Care Professions of British Columbia: Multi-profession BC health regulator covering several allied health disciplines; provides a comparable single-province, multi-specialty regulatory model and faces similar post-Bill 46-style scope refinement pressures.
• Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP): Alberta health profession regulator with comparable scale, governance structure under the Health Professions Act, and AFRHP affiliation; relevant benchmark for fee structures, registrant renewal practices, and digital registry infrastructure.
• Ordre des technologues en imagerie médicale, en radio-oncologie et en électrophysiologie médicale du Québec (OTIMROEPMQ): Quebec's provincial regulator for medical imaging, radiation oncology, and electrophysiology technologists — the same professional categories ACMDTT regulates in Alberta; recognized under labour-mobility provisions and structurally the closest French-Canadian equivalent.
• Alberta College of Combined Laboratory and X-ray Technologists (ACCLXT): Alberta's regulatory college for combined laboratory and X-ray technologists, with overlapping mandate structure under the Health Professions Act; the current ACMDTT Registrar & CEO Lyndsay Arndt previously led ACCLXT for 12 years, making it the closest governance and operational analog.
• College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA): Alberta's largest health profession regulator, sharing the same provincial Health Professions Act framework, AFRHP membership, and Public Register-style verification infrastructure as ACMDTT, but regulating a much larger and more politically complex physician base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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