REGISTERED RADIOLOGIST ASSISTANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

As part of earning an R.R.A. credential, you must meet the following educational requirements: 

• Earn a master's or doctoral degree (a bachelor's degree meets the education requirement for individuals who started earning their R.R.A. certification before Jan. 1, 2023)
• Be certified and registered with ARRT in Radiography
• Have at least two years of acceptable clinical experience in radiography (one year of experience meets the requirement for individuals who completed their RA educational program before Jan. 1, 2025)      
• Complete an ARRT-approved radiologist assistant educational program

ETHICS

To become a candidate for certification and registration, you must demonstrate good moral character. Learn more about our ethics requirements and how you can request an ethics review preapplication. 

EXAMINATION

After you meet the education and ethics requirements, you’ll need to pass an exam before earning ARRT credentials. Learn more about our examination requirement—as well as how we create exams, what to expect on exam day, and what happens after the exam.