General Information About Registration Categories
The College has several designations for Applied Biology Professionals.
Registered Professional Biologists (RPBios) are independent practitioners with a wide scope of practice including experimental design, interpretative analysis and interpretative reporting.
Registered Biology Technologists (RBTechs) are independent practitioners with a wide scope of practice if they are following established parameters, protocols and guidelines. An RBTech may be engaged in experimental design, interpretative analysis, and interpretative reporting if supervised by a RPBio.
Applied Biology Technicians (ABT) work collaboratively with RBTechs and RPBios and play a large role in the implementation of biological projects. ABTs must work under the supervision of an RBTech or RPBio when performing the reserved practice of applied biology.
An Applied Biology Limited Licensee (AB-LL) can sign off on professional work products within the area they have been granted a license for. An AB-LL may be engaged in experimental design, interpretative analysis, and interpretative reporting if supervised by a Registered Professional Biologist.
“In training” designations must work under the supervision of an RPBio or RBTech while they gain the experience and competencies required to apply for to be a practicing registrant.
Further details illustrating the differences in scopes of practice can be found on our Designations page.
Applicant Self-Assessment Tool
To help determine which designation you may be qualified for, use the Applicant Self-Assessment Tool.
Designations
If you wish to see whether you might meet the requirements for a specific registration category, you may click the links below.
- Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio)
- Biologist in Training (BIT)
- Registered Biology Technologist (RBTech)
- Registered Biology Technologist in Training (RBTech in Training)
- Applied Biology Technician Requirements (ABT)
- Applied Biology Technician in Training (ABT in Training)
- Applied Biology – Limited Licensee (AB-LL) Requirements
