Radiology Certification

Licensure & Certification

In most states, radiologic technologists and other imaging professionals require licensure or certification. In 2005, 38 states required radiologic technologists and technicians to be certified.

Graduation from an accredited program in medical radiography or radiologic sciences satisfies academic eligibility to apply to take the national certifying examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Employers, state licensing agencies, and federal regulators look at the ARRT credential as an indicator that a person has met a recognized national standard for medical imaging and therapy professionals.

ARRT

ARRT tests and certifies radiologic technologists and administers continuing education and ethics requirements for annual registration.

ARRT offers 11 post-primary certifications. Candidates for post-primary certification must be registered by ARRT in the appropriate supporting discipline to be eligible.

• Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography
• Mammography
• Computed Tomography
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Quality Management
• Sonography
• Bone Densitometry
• Vascular Sonography
• Cardiac-Interventional Radiography
• Vascular-Interventional Radiography
• Breast Sonography
• Radiologist Assistant

Many radiographers register with ARRT annually to maintain registration of the certification. ARRT Registered Technologists use the initials "R.T." To be recertified, radiographers must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years.