ARRT Eligibility Requirements 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A technologist holds both ARRT Radiography (R) and MRI (MR) credentials. To add CT certification, which credential serves as the qualifying primary pathway?
- Either R or MR can serve as the qualifying primary credential (Correct answer)
- Only Radiography (R) qualifies
- Only MRI (MR) qualifies
- Both credentials must be listed; neither alone qualifies
Correct answer: Either R or MR can serve as the qualifying primary credential
ARRT allows multiple qualifying primary pathways for CT, so either an active R or MR credential can serve as the qualifying base.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes the purpose of the ARRT pre-application ethics review?
- To evaluate past violations before a candidate invests in examination preparation (Correct answer)
- To replace the formal application process
- To waive clinical competency requirements for candidates with clean records
- To assess continuing education compliance only
Correct answer: To evaluate past violations before a candidate invests in examination preparation
The pre-application ethics review allows candidates with potential concerns to learn their eligibility status before paying fees and preparing for the exam.
Question 3: How long is the ARRT CT post-primary certification credential valid before renewal is required?
- 2 years (biennium) (Correct answer)
- 1 year
- 5 years
- Lifetime with no renewal
Correct answer: 2 years (biennium)
Like all ARRT credentials, CT post-primary certification must be renewed every two years through the biennial renewal process.
Question 4: A candidate applies for CT certification under the structured education pathway. Which type of program must they have completed?
- A CT-specific structured education program accredited by a recognized body (Correct answer)
- Any radiology-related online course
- A hospital orientation program
- A self-designed independent study program
Correct answer: A CT-specific structured education program accredited by a recognized body
The structured education pathway requires completion of a CT program accredited by a body recognized by ARRT, such as JRCERT.
Question 5: Which of the following scenarios would make a technologist INELIGIBLE to apply for ARRT CT certification?
- Holding an ARRT credential that is currently suspended (Correct answer)
- Working in a facility that performs fewer than 50 CT scans per month
- Having graduated from a JRCERT-accredited program more than 3 years ago
- Holding both R and RT credentials simultaneously
Correct answer: Holding an ARRT credential that is currently suspended
A suspended credential is not considered active and unrestricted, which is a prerequisite for CT post-primary eligibility.
Question 6: The ARRT CT post-primary examination is a computer-based test (CBT). Approximately how many scored questions does it contain?
- 165 questions (Correct answer)
- 100 questions
- 200 questions
- 75 questions
Correct answer: 165 questions
The ARRT CT examination consists of approximately 165 scored questions plus a small number of unscored pilot questions.
Question 7: Regarding the ARRT CT eligibility requirement for moral character, which of the following is TRUE?
- Candidates must attest to meeting ARRT Standards of Ethics at the time of application (Correct answer)
- Moral character is only evaluated after the examination is passed
- Moral character requirements apply only to new graduates, not experienced technologists
- ARRT does not have a moral character requirement for post-primary certifications
Correct answer: Candidates must attest to meeting ARRT Standards of Ethics at the time of application
All ARRT applicants must attest to meeting the Standards of Ethics, including moral character, as part of the application process.
ARRT Eligibility Requirements 5
A technologist holds both ARRT Radiography (R) and MRI (MR) credentials.
To add CT certification, which credential serves as the qualifying primary pathway?