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THE BRETC
EXAM

A registration examination for EMG technologists is offered by the Board of Registration for Electromyography Technologist of Canada (BRETC).

About the Registration Exam.

The purpose of the examination is to assess the competence of the individual to effectively carry out the technical task in an EMG laboratory. Candidates technical skill, insight, adaptability and theoretical knowledge is evaluated during a two part examination. The Board was formed to serve as the certifying body for EMG Technologists in Canada with the objectives below.

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To maintain and enforce the national standards of knowledge and proficiency in electromyography technology

To administer and conduct appropriate examinations to assess the knowledge and proficiency of electromyography technologists

To assist in the educational process for electromyography technologists as the Board deems necessary

To issue certificates of recognition to those who successfully passed the examination and to permit them to use the designation, Registered Electromyography Technologist, R.T. (EMG)

ABOUT THE BRETC.

This board is comprised of physician members of the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists (CSCN) EMG Section and registered technologist members of the Association of Electromyography Technologists of Canada (AETC).

2023 EXAM DATES

PRACTICAL EXAM - JUNE 4th 2023

WRITTEN EXAM - JUNE 4th 2023

Both practical and written exams
will be held the same day in Calgary, AB at the:


South Health Campus

 4448 Front Street SE

Calgary, AB  T3M 1M4

Registration was February 28th, 2023.
Any applications for the 2023 exam received after February 28th will go o
n a cancellation list.

A virtual workshop for exam candidates will be held on May 27th 2023

(Time and sign up method to be announced, stay tuned!)

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EXAM ELIGIBILITY

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