News
ARRT to End Extensions Related to COVID-19
In 2020, ARRT extended some deadlines because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those automatic extensions will end Jan. 1, 2022.
ARRT Honors Three in 2021 I Am The Gold Standard Program
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is pleased to announce this year’s honorees in our I Am the Gold Standard program. They are: Jason Lee, R.R.A., R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT), RPA; Roberto Juan Telleria, R.T.(R)(CV)(CT)(ARRT); and Rachel Ward, R.T.(T)(ARRT).
Standard Setting Establishes New VS Cutoff Score
ARRT’s psychometricians conduct a standard-setting study periodically to better address changes in training and practice. Such studies give us confidence that cut scores are valid measurements of who should and shouldn’t earn ARRT credentials.
Updated Bone Densitometry Documents
We've updated our discipline documents for Bone Densitometry. The new documents are effective July 1, 2022.
Textbook CE Activities to Count by Chapter Only
Effective Jan. 1, 2023, ARRT will change our policies concerning continuing education (CE) activities based on textbooks or e-books.
AVIR, Kentucky, and Massachusetts Continue as ARRT CE Partners
These three organizations recently earned continued recognition as ARRT continuing education (CE) partners.
ARRT Seeks Comments on Proposed Registered Radiologist Assistant Document Changes
ARRT recently proposed changes to our R.R.A. documents. Review the proposed changes to the R.R.A. Examination Content Specifications and Didactic and Clinical Portfolio Requirements.
ARRT Seeks Comments on Proposed Computed Tomography Document Changes
ARRT recently proposed changes to our CT documents. Review the proposed changes to the CT Examination Content Specifications and Clinical Experience Requirements.
ARRT Updates CQR Algorithm
A small number of people who completed the SSA between Jan. 1, 2018, and Dec. 31, 2020, will receive a “retranslated" CE prescription based on the refined algorithm.
ARRT to Increase Fees to Apply for Certification and Registration for First Time Since 2010
This fee increase will be effective Jan. 1, 2022.