Application guidelines

The Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) is open to all working in a scientific technical role in the field of medical physics, clinical engineering or sonography who satisfy the criteria and are based in the UK when first applying to join. The guidelines are to assist those technologists (practitioners) who have completed a formal training programme or are otherwise qualified for entry in either medical physics or clinical engineering.

Paper/email applications will not be processed or returned. Please apply via the online application forms. 

For support with your application please review the Guidance Notes.

Application documentation

• Declaration of Health and Conduct form
• References form
• Direct debit mandate form
• Academic qualifications - required for equivalence route applications only

If you are applying via the Equivalence route you will be required to upload a portfolio of evidence and an evidence matrix. For further information please follow the below links:

• Equivalence for physics
• Equivalence for engineering
• Equivalence for sonography

Appeals Against Application Decision

Should an applicant be dissatisfied with the outcome of the registration process they must make this known in writing or email to the RCT Registrar, via the National Office, within 30 days from when they were notified of the decision. The applicant must submit additional information to support their appeal. Please view the RCT Registration Appeals Policy for full details.

Address

The Registrar

The Register of Clinical Technologists

Fairmount House

Tadcaster Road

York

YO24 1ES