WELCOME TO R.T. UPDATE SPRING 2021
Welcome to the Spring 2021 issue of the R.T. Update newsletter. It contains information related to your ARRT credential, certification and registration, and other important ARRT news for Registered Technologists.
IN THIS ISSUE
Feature Story | ARRT News | Certification and Registration Updates
FEATURE STORY

ARRT Issues Statement on Gonadal and Fetal Shielding
Find out how ARRT is addressing recent changes in recommendations regarding fetal and gonadal shielding.
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Volunteer With ARRT Using Our New Volunteer Management System
Our new platform makes it easier to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities with us—no need to email documents!
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Message Center Helps You Communicate With Us
Since its launch last November, more than 130,000 R.T.s have accessed Message Center. We reply to messages within two business days.
CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION UPDATES

ARRT Changes Affect CE With Hands-On Interactions
If you participate in a CE activity with a hands-on component, the CE sponsor must allow you to demonstrate all skills linked to the activity’s content. This change aims to place equal value on psychomotor and didactic learning.
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ARRT to Change CT Cut Score
On July 1, the minimum number of correct items needed to pass this exam will increase slightly.
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ARRT to End Partial CE Credit
Starting Jan. 1, 2022, you’ll receive CE credit only if you attend all of an approved CE activity.
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ARRT to Discontinue CE credits for Some Authorship
Effective Jan. 1, 2022, you’ll be able to receive CE credits for authorship only if you publish a peer-reviewed article in a refereed journal.
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See Updated Discipline Documents
We’ve updated our exam content specifications and clinical competency requirements for Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Therapy. These changes are effective Jan. 1, 2022.
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Review Changes for Breast and Vascular Sonography Documents
We’ve updated clinical experience requirements for Breast Sonography (effective July 1, 2021) and Vascular Sonography (effective May 26, 2021).
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