ARRT Eligibility Requirements 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following primary credentials does NOT qualify a technologist to sit for the ARRT CT post-primary examination?
- Chiropractic (DACBR) (Correct answer)
- Radiography (R)
- Radiation Therapy (T)
- Nuclear Medicine Technology (N)
Correct answer: Chiropractic (DACBR)
Chiropractic radiology is not an ARRT-recognized qualifying primary pathway for CT post-primary eligibility.
Question 2: How many total attempts does ARRT allow a candidate to take the CT certification examination?
- 3 attempts (Correct answer)
- 5 attempts
- Unlimited attempts
- 2 attempts
Correct answer: 3 attempts
ARRT limits candidates to 3 total attempts to pass each post-primary examination, including CT.
Question 3: A radiographer whose ARRT credential has lapsed for more than 2 years wishes to apply for CT certification. What must they do first?
- Reinstate the primary credential to active unrestricted status (Correct answer)
- Apply directly for CT without reinstating
- Complete a CT-only refresher course
- Submit a waiver request to ARRT
Correct answer: Reinstate the primary credential to active unrestricted status
A lapsed primary credential must be fully reinstated to active unrestricted status before CT post-primary eligibility is granted.
Question 4: The ARRT Standards of Ethics is incorporated into the CT certification process primarily to:
- Ensure candidates demonstrate professional integrity and moral character (Correct answer)
- Verify candidates' financial standing
- Confirm candidates' insurance coverage
- Assess candidates' academic GPA
Correct answer: Ensure candidates demonstrate professional integrity and moral character
The Standards of Ethics screening ensures that only individuals with demonstrated professional integrity are certified.
Question 5: A Radiation Therapy (T) credential holder who wishes to obtain CT certification must complete which category of clinical competencies?
- CT-specific competencies as outlined in the ARRT CT content specifications (Correct answer)
- Radiography general competencies only
- MRI competencies as a prerequisite
- No clinical competencies — written exam only
Correct answer: CT-specific competencies as outlined in the ARRT CT content specifications
All CT candidates, regardless of their primary pathway, must satisfy CT-specific clinical competency requirements.
Question 6: Within how many years of completing structured education must a candidate apply for ARRT CT post-primary certification under the structured education pathway?
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 2 years
- 10 years
- 1 year
Correct answer: 5 years
Candidates pursuing the structured education pathway must apply within 5 years of completing the qualifying program.
Question 7: Which statement best describes the ARRT's reciprocity or equivalency policy for CT candidates credentialed by a foreign radiologic technology body?
- Foreign credentials are not automatically accepted; candidates must meet ARRT eligibility requirements independently (Correct answer)
- Foreign credentials are fully accepted without additional review
- Foreign-credentialed technologists are exempt from the CT examination
- Foreign credentials qualify candidates for an expedited review process
Correct answer: Foreign credentials are not automatically accepted; candidates must meet ARRT eligibility requirements independently
ARRT does not grant automatic reciprocity for foreign credentials; each candidate must independently satisfy ARRT eligibility criteria.
ARRT Eligibility Requirements 3
Which of the following primary credentials does NOT qualify a technologist to sit for the ARRT CT post-primary examination?