As part of its ongoing efforts to maintain the integrity of its certification and registration programs, The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) has obtained a permanent injunction and monetary award against Corey L. Cox from the U.S. District Court, Central District of California. The litigation involved misrepresentation of ARRT’s trademarked credentials.

Among other things, the judgment:

• Forbids Cox from directly or indirectly using, reproducing, copying, or imitating ARRT trademarks, service marks, and certification marks, or any similar mark, word, or name that is likely to cause confusion or deceive
• Orders Cox to pay liquidated damages
• Orders Cox to pay attorneys’ fees

"Anyone who uses the designation of Registered Technologist or Registered Radiologist Assistant must be certified and registered with ARRT," says Jerry B. Reid, Ph.D., ARRT Executive Director. “Our mission is to promote high standards of patient care, and we can only do that by ensuring that people who use our credentials have in fact met our standards.”

To gain an ARRT credential, candidates must meet standards for educational preparation and professional behavior. They also must pass an examination that assesses their knowledge and skills related to professional practice.

Read the recent court decision.

About ARRT

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists promotes high standards of patient care by recognizing qualified individuals in medical imaging, interventional procedures, and radiation therapy. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, ARRT evaluates, certifies, and annually registers more than 325,000 radiologic technologists across the United States. For more information, visit www.arrt.org.