ARRT Accreditation Process 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which organization is primarily responsible for accrediting radiologic technology programs in the United States?
- ARRT
- JRCERT (Correct answer)
- ACR
- ACR-AAPM
Correct answer: JRCERT
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) is the primary accrediting body for radiologic technology programs.
Question 2: How often must ARRT-certified technologists complete continuing education to maintain their credentials?
- Every year
- Every 2 years (Correct answer)
- Every 3 years
- Every 5 years
Correct answer: Every 2 years
ARRT requires 24 continuing education credits every 2 years to maintain certification.
Question 3: What is the minimum passing score typically required on the ARRT CT certification examination?
- 68
- 75
- 85
- The ARRT uses a scaled score, not a percentage (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The ARRT uses a scaled score, not a percentage
ARRT reports exam results as a scaled score rather than a raw percentage, with 75 being the passing scaled score.
Question 4: A CT technologist who allows their ARRT registration to lapse must do which of the following to reinstate it?
- Retake the primary certification exam
- Complete a reinstatement application and pay the reinstatement fee (Correct answer)
- Repeat clinical training
- Apply through JRCERT for re-entry
Correct answer: Complete a reinstatement application and pay the reinstatement fee
Lapsed registrants must submit a reinstatement application with the appropriate fee and may need to fulfill CE requirements.
Question 5: Which of the following best describes the purpose of ARRT's Standards of Ethics in the accreditation context?
- They establish imaging protocols
- They define conduct requirements candidates must meet to obtain and maintain credentials (Correct answer)
- They set radiation dose limits
- They outline equipment quality standards
Correct answer: They define conduct requirements candidates must meet to obtain and maintain credentials
The ARRT Standards of Ethics outline the professional conduct requirements that candidates and credential holders must satisfy.
Question 6: Under ARRT policy, which of the following represents a 'primary pathway' to CT certification?
- Holding an ARRT credential in a related discipline and meeting CT requirements (Correct answer)
- Graduating from any 4-year college program
- Passing a state licensing exam only
- Completing 40 hours of online CT training
Correct answer: Holding an ARRT credential in a related discipline and meeting CT requirements
The primary pathway requires holding an ARRT credential in a related radiologic science discipline and fulfilling CT-specific education and clinical requirements.
Question 7: What documentation does an ARRT candidate typically need to submit to verify clinical competency in CT?
- A letter from the state radiology board
- Competency verification signed by a supervising radiologist or qualified technologist (Correct answer)
- Employer payroll records
- ACR accreditation certificate of the facility
Correct answer: Competency verification signed by a supervising radiologist or qualified technologist
Clinical competency must be verified by a supervising qualified professional who can attest that the candidate performed required procedures.
ARRT Accreditation Process 2
Which organization is primarily responsible for accrediting radiologic technology programs in the United States?