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 THE MAJOR CHANGES TO THE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- The number repetitions for phantom image quality increased from five to 10 repetitions.
- Compression thickness indicator and facility QC review were added.
- The number of repetitions for ‘repeat analysis’ was decreased from two to one.
- In the elective procedures area, localization imaging, surgical specimen imaging, and stereotactic specimen imaging were added.
- Ductography/galactography were removed.
- Mammography image evaluation was decreased from 10 to one and clarification was added.
- The exemption information was removed, consistent with other ARRT clinical experience requirements documents. Information regarding exemptions can be obtained by contacting the Clinical Requirements Department.
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.