Since certification examinations are required to be practice related, ARRT periodically conducts a job analysis to make certain that the certification examination content specifications and the clinical requirements remain comprehensive, accurate, and fair. ARRT, with the help of the professional community, reviews the certification documents every five years. The ARRT Board of Trustees recently approved changes to the following documents, which go into effect on July 1, 2020.
OVERVIEW OF MAJOR CHANGES TO THE CONTENT SPECIFICATIONS
- In the Patient Care section, the hormone therapy section was expanded.
- In the Image Production section, topics concerning digital image display and EQUIP (Enhancing Quality Using the Inspection Program) were added. Hard copy devices (e.g., laser printer) were removed.
- In the Procedures section, the BI- RADS® terminology was updated. More detail was added to the interventional procedures section. The caudocranial (FB), lateromedial oblique (LMO) and superolateral-to-inferomedial oblique (SIO) views were removed.
Please direct any questions about your eligibility and requirements for Mammography certification and registration to Initial Certification at 651.687.0048. Choose the option for earning an ARRT credential.
If you have questions about the changes to those documents, contact our Examination Requirements and Psychometrics Department at 651.681.3106.