News
Starting in 2018: Educational Activities—Not a Credential—Will Earn CE
Until now, ARRT has allowed R.T.s to use newly earned credentials to satisfy their biennial CE requirements. We’ve changed this rule for R.T.s whose biennia start on or after Jan. 1, 2018. Learn more.
Postprimary Structured Education Requirements to Change Jan. 1
If you’re seeking an ARRT credential using our postprimary pathway—or planning to do so—be aware of changes in our structured education requirement. Learn more.
Renewal Fees for 2018 Increase Slightly
The annual cost of renewing your first ARRT credential is increasing slightly for 2018.
ARRT Clarifies Misconceptions Concerning Changes to Governing Documents
In July, ARRT recommended changes to its governing documents. We sent the proposed changes to all R.T.s and asked for your comments. Although most respondents agreed with the proposals, a few proposed changes caused some controversy. Here’s a recap of why we proposed those changes and how they will—and won’t—affect you.
ARRT, SMRT, and ASRT Foundation Announce 2017 Grant Winners
Each year, The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) funds scholarships to help people further their educations in medical imaging, interventional procedures, and radiation therapy. Jackie Sondrol, R.T. (R)(CT)(MR)(ARRT)—pictured here—recently received a professional development grant from ARRT in partnership with the Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT). Learn more about our scholarships and other recent winners.
ARRT Supports Sonography at SDMS Conference
At the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, we’re pleased to support the technologists who are certified and registered with us. Most recently, we participated in the annual conference of the Society for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, an event for sonographers, students, and other health-care providers who use sonography.
Hurricanes: Message to Affected R.T.s and Candidates
In the wake of this season's hurricanes, ARRT staff recognize that conducting normal business—such as managing your annual renewal or sitting for an exam—may be difficult if not impossible.
Hurricane Harvey: Message to Affected R.T.s and Candidates
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, ARRT staff recognize that conducting normal business—such as managing your annual renewal or sitting for an exam—may be difficult if not impossible. If you live in a FEMA-disaster county or other affected area, ARRT is committed to working with you to resolve your exam, certification, and registration needs.
Updated R.R.A. Documents
ARRT has updated the Registered Radiologist Assistant Entry Level Clinical Activities, Examination Content Specifications, and Didactic and Clinical Portfolio Requirements. The new documents are effective July 1, 2018. Learn more.
Updated Industry Standards for the Prevention of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Sonography
The Industry Standards for the Prevention of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Sonography is the work product of a 2016 Consensus Conference on Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders involving 26 sonography-related professional organizations, accreditation bodies, and manufacturers.