CDTA Regulated Categories of Licensure

1. Dental Technologist
• Has obtained a diploma from a Dental Technology Training Program of at least 2 years, that has been approved by the CDTA.
• Has successfully completed practical examinations in all the following competencies of Dental Technology approved by the CDTA.


2. Dental Technician
• Has obtained a diploma from a Dental Technology Training Program, of at least 2 years, that has been approved by the CDTA College.
• Has successfully completed a practical examination in one or more of the 4 competencies of Dental Technology but not all four.
 

3. Courtesy Dental Technologist
• A Dental Technologist who is registered as a dental technologist in good
standing in another jurisdiction who requires registration in Alberta on a
temporary basis for a specified purpose approved by the Registrar and who
satisfies the Registrar of the person’s competence to provide the services related
to the specified purpose.


4. Courtesy Dental Technician
• A Dental Technician who is registered as a dental technologist in good standing in another jurisdiction who requires registration in Alberta on a temporary basis for a specified purpose approved by the Registrar and who satisfies the Registrar of the person’s competence to provide the services related to the specified purpose.

 

CDTA Non-Regulated Categories of Membership


5. Practicum Student
• Is an individual who is enrolled in the Modular Training Program provided by the CDTA Dental Technology Training Centre approved by the CDTA.
• Is an individual who is under the direct supervision of a Registered Dental Technologist or Registered Dental Technician
• Is an individual who completes the appropriate forms prescribed by the Council and pays an annual registration fee determined by the Council.


6. Educational Student
• Is an individual who is enrolled as an educational student in a dental technology program of at least 2 years, that has been approved by the CDTA.
• Is an individual who is under the direct supervision of a Registered Dental Technologist or Registered Dental Technician
• Is an individual who completes the appropriate forms prescribed by the Council and pays an annual registration fee determined by the Council.


7. Out of Province Dental Technologist
• Has obtained a diploma from a Dental Technology Training Program, of at least 2 years, that has been approved by the CDTA.
• Has successfully completed practical examinations in all the following competencies of Dental Technology approved by the CDTA.
• Is an individual who does not provide professional services within the Province of Alberta.
• Is an individual who does not hold a current Practice Permit within the Province of Alberta.
• Is an individual who completes the appropriate forms prescribed by the Council and pays an annual registration fee determined by the Council.


8. Out of Province Dental Technician
• Has obtained a diploma from a Dental Technology Training Program, of at least 2 years, that has been approved by the CDTA College.
• Has successfully completed a practical examination in one or more of the 4 competencies of Dental Technology but not all four.
• Is an individual who does not provide professional services within the Province of Alberta.
• Is an individual who does not hold a current Practice Permit within the Province of Alberta.
• Is an individual who completes the appropriate forms prescribed by the Council and pays an annual registration fee determined by the Council.


9. Retired Dental Technologist
• Has obtained a diploma from a Dental Technology Training Program, of at least 2 years, that has been approved by the CDTA.
• Has successfully completed practical examinations in all the following competencies of Dental Technology approved by the CDTA.
• Is an individual who has not been a Regulated Member with the CDTA for 5 or more years.
• Is an individual who does not engage in the Practice of Dental Technology in the Province of Alberta.
• Is an individual who does not hold a current Practice Permit within the Province of Alberta.
• Is an individual who completes the appropriate forms prescribed by the Council and pays an annual registration fee determined by the Council.


10. Retired Dental Technician
• Has obtained a diploma from a Dental Technology Training Program, of at least 2 years, that has been approved by the CDTA College.
• Has successfully completed a practical examination in one or more of the 4 competencies of Dental Technology but not all four.
• Is an individual who has not been a Regulated Member with the CDTA for 5 or more years.
• Is an individual who does not engage in the Practice of Dental Technology in the Province of Alberta.
• Is an individual who does not hold a current Practice Permit within the Province of Alberta.
• Is an individual who completes the appropriate forms prescribed by the Council and pays an annual registration fee determined by the Council.


11. In-Active Dental Technologist
• Has obtained a diploma from a Dental Technology Training Program, of at least 2 years, that has been approved by the CDTA.
• Has successfully completed practical examinations in all the following competencies of Dental Technology approved by the CDTA.
• Is an individual who does not provide professional services within the Province of Alberta.
• Is an individual who temporarily does not hold a current Practice Permit within the Province of Alberta.
• Is an individual who completes the appropriate forms prescribed by the Council and pays an annual registration fee determined by the Council.


12. In-Active Dental Technician
• Has obtained a diploma from a Dental Technology Training Program, of at least 2 years, that has been approved by the CDTA College.
• Has successfully completed a practical examination in one or more of the 4 competencies of Dental Technology but not all four.
• Is an individual who does not provide professional services within the Province of Alberta.
• Is an individual who temporarily does not hold a current Practice Permit within the Province of Alberta.
• Is an individual who completes the appropriate forms prescribed by the Council and pays an annual registration fee determined by the Council.


13. Dental Laboratory Technician Assistant Practice Permit License
• Is an individual who is employed in the Profession of Dental Technology, who has an interest in the profession of dental technology, performing part and not whole of a competency of a Dental Technologist or Dental Technician.
• Is an individual who is under the direct supervision of a Registered Dental Technologist or Registered Dental Technician
• Individuals to include dental reception, dental office management and other office staff who meet the following requirements:
     a) Is a individuals do not meet the requirements for registration as a Regulated Member under the HPA.
     b) Is an individual who completes the appropriate forms prescribed by the Council and pays an annual registration fee   determined by the Council.


14. Honorary (Lifetime) Member
The category of membership in the College designated as honorary (lifetime) member may be granted to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the College or to the Profession of Dental Technology and who meets one or more of the following requirements.
     a) Is an individual who may or may not be registered as a Regulated Member or hold a Practice Permit under the HPA.
     b) Is an individual who has been registered as a Regulated Member or has held a Practice permit for a period of 30 years and is now retired.
     c) Is an individual who is nominated by at least five Regulated Members who shall sign a petition stating their reasons for nominating the individual and shall submit the petition to Council for a vote.
     d) The individual’s nomination must receive unanimous support of all Councillors
     e) The “voting” members of the College must also approve the individual’s honorary (lifetime membership at the AGM by Ordinary Resolution.


15. Associate Member
The Category of membership in the CDTA designated as associate member may be granted to an individual who has an interest in the profession of Dental Technology and who meets the following requirements.
     a) Is an individual who does not meet the requirements for registration as Regulated Member under the HPA.
     b) Is an individual who completes the appropriate forms prescribed by the Council and pays an annual registration fee determined by the Council.


16. CDTA Masters of Dental Technology
CDTA Masters recognition “MAS” are for those Regulated Members who are in good standing with the CDTA and have completed all current continuing education programming approved by the CDTA and has a comprehensive knowledge of Standards of Practice meeting the Operational Requirements for the Profession of Dental Technologists and respecting the laws of the Health Professions Act, Laws of Health Canada, Dental Technologists Professional Regulation of Alberta, the Bylaws of the College of Dental Technologists of Alberta and is aware of their legislative responsibilities as Professional Members.
 

• Is an individual who is registered as a Registered Dental Technologist and holds a current Practice Permit with the College of Dental Technologists under the HPA of Alberta.
• Is an individual who has been registered as a Regulated Member or an held a Practice permit for a period of no less than 5 years and
• Completes a Professional Examination as prescribed by the Council
• Is an individual who is nominated by at least five Regulated Members who shall sign a petition stating their reasons for nominating the individual and shall submit the petition to Council for an interview and vote.
• The individual’s nomination must receive unanimous support of all Councillors.