On Dec. 31, 2021, ARRT will stop accepting advanced placement applications for the primary eligibility pathway for students who have previous experience and want to earn an ARRT credential.  

Students can still begin advanced placement programs this year and next. They must, however, complete all requirements—and ensure that we receive their application for certification and registration—no later than 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2021. We won’t offer extensions to students who don’t meet those deadlines.

WHY THE CHANGE?

In the past, ARRT allowed educational programs to admit some students at a point beyond the program’s usual entry level. Those students had previous educational experience in the discipline for which they wanted to earn an ARRT credential.

Unfortunately, it has become increasingly difficult to ensure that advanced placement candidates comply with ARRT’s eligibility requirements. For example, some candidates don’t complete their clinical requirements within 24 months of applying for certification and registration. Some haven’t had the previous professional education they should have before being accepted into an advanced placement program. Others didn’t complete the correct didactic assessments or meet our degree requirements.

DOES THE CHANGE AFFECT TRANSFER STUDENTS?

The change doesn’t apply to students who transfer credits into educational programs in MRI, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, radiography, and sonography. Those students need only meet educational institution policies and complete the courses needed to meet ARRT eligibility requirements.

QUESTIONS?

We’ve communicated this change to program directors of MRI, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, radiography, and sonography programs. If you have questions about this change, call ARRT Education Requirements at 651.687.0048. Choose the option for program directors.