ARRT Eligibility Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which ARRT primary pathway requires holding an unrestricted radiography certification before applying for CT?
- Radiography (R) (Correct answer)
- Nuclear Medicine (N)
- Radiation Therapy (T)
- Sonography (S)
Correct answer: Radiography (R)
The primary CT pathway most commonly used requires holding an active, unrestricted ARRT Radiography (R) credential.
Question 2: How many continuing education (CE) credits must ARRT-certified technologists earn in each biennium to maintain eligibility for CT certification renewal?
- 24 credits (Correct answer)
- 12 credits
- 36 credits
- 48 credits
Correct answer: 24 credits
ARRT requires 24 CE credits per two-year renewal cycle to maintain an active, unrestricted credential.
Question 3: A candidate who completed a structured education program in radiologic technology but has not yet passed their primary certification exam may:
- Not apply for CT until the primary credential is active and unrestricted (Correct answer)
- Apply for CT immediately after graduation
- Apply for CT under a provisional license
- Apply for CT if supervised by a radiologist
Correct answer: Not apply for CT until the primary credential is active and unrestricted
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted primary credential before applying for the CT post-primary examination.
Question 4: Under the ARRT ethics requirement, which of the following past offenses is MOST likely to result in denial of CT certification eligibility?
- Felony conviction related to the practice of radiologic technology (Correct answer)
- Minor traffic violation
- Unpaid parking tickets
- A civil lawsuit unrelated to healthcare
Correct answer: Felony conviction related to the practice of radiologic technology
Felony convictions, especially those related to healthcare practice, are subject to ARRT ethics review and can result in denial.
Question 5: What is the minimum passing score on the ARRT CT certification examination?
- 75 (scaled score) (Correct answer)
- 70 (percent correct)
- 80 (percent correct)
- 65 (scaled score)
Correct answer: 75 (scaled score)
ARRT uses a scaled scoring system and sets the minimum passing scaled score at 75.
Question 6: Which document must a CT examination candidate submit to verify completion of required clinical experience?
- Attestation signed by the supervising radiologist or program director (Correct answer)
- A personal statement of clinical hours
- A letter from the hospital CEO
- An IRS tax form showing employment
Correct answer: Attestation signed by the supervising radiologist or program director
ARRT requires an attestation from a qualified supervisor verifying that the candidate met clinical competency requirements.
Question 7: If an ARRT CT candidate fails the examination, what is the mandatory waiting period before retaking it?
- 90 days (Correct answer)
- 30 days
- 180 days
- One full year
Correct answer: 90 days
ARRT mandates a 90-day waiting period between examination attempts for post-primary specialty exams including CT.
ARRT Eligibility Requirements 2
Which ARRT primary pathway requires holding an unrestricted radiography certification before applying for CT?