RENEWAL
- First discipline: $30
- Additional disciplines: $15
- First postprimary discipline without an ARRT supporting category (i.e., NMTCB, ARDMS): $45
- Additional postprimary discipline without an ARRT supporting category (i.e., NMTCB, ARDMS): $15
How much does it cost to renew my ARRT Certification?
If you qualified for an ARRT postprimary using a credential from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), your renewal fee is $45 for your first postprimary discipline and $15 each for any additional disciplines.
How long do I need to keep my ARRT renewal documents?
For that reason, we encourage you to keep a copy of your completed ARRT renewal application, list of CE activities, and CE participation certificates for at least one year.
How do I Check my ARRT Certification and registration status?
Graduates who pass the ARRT exam for certification and registration can use ARRT’s Verify Credentials online directory to check their certification and registration status. May I renew over the phone? We don’t accept phone renewals. Complete your renewal quickly and easily using your online account. Learn more about how to renew .
How do I complete my annual renewal?
Complete your annual renewal using your online account. Visit your dashboard and click on the RENEW button to start the process. Your renewal deadline is the last day of your birth month. This is a different date than your CE biennium deadline. (See "Understanding Your CE Biennium" below.) Learn more about annual renewal.
How do I maintain my ARRT certification?
To maintain your certification and registration with ARRT, you must:Remain compliant with ARRT Rules and Regulations and ARRT Standards of Ethics.Renew your credentials each year and pay a nominal renewal fee.Maintain certification and registration in a supporting discipline (to renew postprimary credentials)More items...
What are the expenses associated with the ARRT?
Applying for certification and registration by $25 (from $200 to $225) Applying to reinstate certification and registration by taking an examination by $25 (from $200 to $225) Reapplying for certification and registration by $25 (from $175 to $200)
How long is ARRT good for?
CONTINUING QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS EVERY 10 YEARS All R.R.A.s, and R.T.s who've earned their credentials on or after Jan. 1, 2011, must complete ARRT's Continuing Qualifications Requirements (CQR) every 10 years.
How many times can you fail the ARRT exam?
You may make three attempts within three years to pass a certification and registration exam. The three-year period begins with the starting date of your initial ARRT exam window. After three unsuccessful exam attempts or three years—whichever comes first—your eligibility ends.
Is it hard to pass the ARRT exam?
The truth is, although it covers basic concepts, the test is made harder simply due to the importance of a passing score, as well as factors such as its length and the time limit. Among the more common pitfalls are: mismanaging your time, letting questions fluster you, and second-guessing yourself.
What is the passing score for ARRT?
75Our exam scoring scale ranges from 1 to 99, and you'll need a total score of 75 to pass the exam. This isn't a percentage; the number of correct answers necessary to obtain a scaled score of 75 may vary.
How much does ASRT cost?
To make it easier on your budget, you can pay one-year membership dues in two easy installments of $65.95 each. The first installment will be charged immediately and the second payment will be charged approximately 90 days later. Any additional fees will be charged as applicable.
What does Cqr mean in ARRT?
Continuing Qualifications RequirementsBy doing so, they become better prepared to meet changing standards. That's why many credentialing organizations, including ARRT, have created long-term requirements (sometimes called time-limited certification) for maintaining credentials. Our process is called Continuing Qualifications Requirements (CQR).
What is the difference between ARRT and ASRT?
The main difference between the two groups is that the ARRT is more focused on preparing individuals for working in the field through testing and certification, whereas the ASRT is more focused on fostering community and furthering education.
Can I take ARRT exam online?
Online testing for American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Test with confidence and convenience. Take your exam online, on your schedule, from your own home.
What happens if you fail the ARRT?
If you fail your exam, try not to worry—you'll have two more opportunities to retake the exam within three years. And there are ways to better prepare yourself for the next exam. Start by looking at the Score Report you'll receive from ARRT. On it, you'll find scores for each individual section of the exam.
What does RT R mean?
registered radiologic technologistThe RT(R) stands for registered radiologic technologist.
General Eligibility Requirements
- To renew your credentials, you must remain in compliance with the ARRT Rules and Regulations and the ARRT Standards of Ethics.
Continuing Education and Continuing Qualifications Requirements
- To renew your credentials you must be current on your Continuing Qualifications Requirements (CQR). You'll also need to complete continuing education (CE) activities every two years. This two-year period is called a CE biennium. Your biennium deadline and your renewal deadline are not the same. Learn more about CE, your biennium, and your CE deadlines. If you h…
Timing
- After you earn your initial credentials, you’ll be certified and registered through the end of your next birth month. There’s one exception: when that date is less than two months away from your initial credentialing date, you’ll remain certified and registered through the end of your birth month in the following year. Your renewal deadline is always 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the last day of …
How to Renew
- Annual renewal is fast and easy—you can complete it through your online account using a credit or debit card. If you choose to receive ARRT’s email notifications, we’ll notify you by email two months before your birth month that it's time to renew. Even if you opt out of email notifications, you’re responsible for renewing on time. After you renew, your account will show your updated s…
Renew Now
- Visit your dashboard to renew now. You won’t see a link on your dashboard for online renewal until your renewal window opens. If you have questions about annual renewal, check our renewal FAQsor call us at 651.687.0048. Choose the option for renewal, reinstatement, or continuing education.