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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

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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.

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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.

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).