Entry to the accredited Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) is through a formal application process which is assessed against a strict set of criteria. Each applicant must demonstrate that they meet the standards by successfully completing an agreed training scheme (the ‘primary route’) or by demonstrating equivalence (the ‘equivalence route’).
Primary route
The standards for entry via the primary route are based on the competencies defined in the Scope of Practice document which list the specialised tasks which the technologist must be competent to carry out.
Approved educational programmes
There are specific training schemes for clinical technologists and the RCT currently has two approved training scheme providers:
Completion of either of the above training schemes allows entry to the RCT via the primary route.
Approved Practitioner Training Programme (PTP)
The RCT also recognises the Modernising Scientific Careers (MSC) Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) as a route to registration and, as such, the degree courses and their associated workplace training programmes are also recognised for registration purposes. For up to date MSC accredited courses and information click here.
Completion of an approved PTP allows entry to the RCT via the primary route.
CASE accredited qualifications
For sonography applications, completion of a CASE accredited degree or post graduate qualification allows entry to the RCT via the primary route.
If you require any further information, please contact the Registrar.
If you are a course provider and feel your course would be suitable to allow candidates to meet academic requirements for RCT registration please contact enquiries@therct.org.uk to obtain our Primary Route course matrix or ask further details on how to apply for recognition for your course.
Equivalence route
Please see the standards for entry via the equivalence route: