ARRT Accreditation Process 2

Question 1

Which organization is primarily responsible for accrediting radiologic technology programs in the United States?

Accepted Answer

JRCERT

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 years

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The ARRT uses a scaled score, not a percentage

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Complete a reinstatement application and pay the reinstatement fee

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

They define conduct requirements candidates must meet to obtain and maintain credentials

Answer

The ARRT Standards of Ethics outline the professional conduct requirements that candidates and credential holders must satisfy.

(ARRT) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Computed Tomography Certification Practice Test