Register of Clinical Technologists

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The Register of Clinical Technologists (the RCT) is a register for healthcare scientists concerned with the practical application of physics, engineering and technology to clinical practice. Clinical technologists work in National Health Service (NHS) hospitals, private health care, academic institutions and the medical device industry. 

In May 2024, we completed a full renewal assessment of the RCT, at which time, the Accreditation Panel decided to renew the RCT’s accreditation subject to the conditions. In March 2025, we found that some conditions were met, while others remained outstanding. You can read our report on the conditions below. 

Standard Two

Condition One: 

The RCT should ensure that applicants for registration have an effective route for appealing decisions. The process for how the RCT handles appeals should be published. 

Four months from publication of this report. 

Standard Four

Condition Two: 

The RCT should document and publish how it decides which courses, and training providers it recognises for the purposes of its primary registration route. This should include how it checks the continuing quality of education and training provision once recognised.  

Next annual assessment, with an update provided at 6-months. 

Standard Five

Condition Three: 

The RCT must provide witnesses and complainants information about how they are supported and included in the complaints process (including in consensual disposal cases).

Next annual assessment. 

Standard Six

Condition Four: 

The RCT should develop a business continuity plan.

One month from publication of this report. 

Standard Eight

Condition Five: 

The RCT should develop a proactive approach to working with employers, service users and other stakeholders. This should include sharing information about risks arising from the practices of clinical technologists and sonographers, and concerns about registrants, with the systems regulators and employers.

Three months from publication of this report. 

Condition Six: 

The RCT should review the content of its website to make sure that key information is up to date and accurate. Information about sonography should be integrated into the main webpages. This should include clearer information for the public about sonography, to support informed choice. Information about the benefits, and limitations of the roles registered should be included.

One month from publication of this report.