News
ARRT Wins Judgment Regarding Misrepresentation of Its Credentials
As part of its ongoing efforts to maintain the integrity of its certification and registration programs, The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) has obtained a permanent injunction and monetary award for misrepresentation of ARRT’s trademarked credentials.
Reminder: ARRT Has Revised Our Policy Regarding CE Requirements
ARRT reminds R.T.s that we've changed our policy about using newly earned credentials to satisfy biennial continuing education (CE) requirements.
Beth Weber Joins ARRT Board of Trustees; Steve Herrmann Completes Board Term
Beth Weber, MPH, R.T.(R)(ARRT), RDMS, CRA, FASRT, has been appointed to a four-year term on the Board of Trustees of The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). She will fill the position vacated by Steven M. Herrmann, MSA, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), CRA, FASRT, who has completed two four-year terms on the Board, the maximum that ARRT’s bylaws allow.
ARRT to Change Nuclear Medicine Technology Cut Score in January 2020
On Jan. 1, 2020, ARRT will begin using a new cut score for the Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) examination. Although we’ll continue to report the exam’s cut score as a scaled score of 75, the new cut score will require passing candidates to answer a few more questions correctly than they had to in the past.
VA Accepts R.R.A.s for Facilities Nationwide
The VA will pursue hiring Registered Radiologist Assistants (R.R.A.s) in its medical centers across the country.
Congratulations to JRCERT on 50 Years
We're pleased to acknowledge JRCERT's 50-year contribution to health care and education.
ARRT Provides Grants to AIUM Winners
ARRT collaborates with AIUM, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), the Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technologist Section (SNMMI-TS) to run scholarship programs. Applicants don’t need to hold an ARRT credential to apply for or receive a grant.
New ARRT ID Numbers Will Be Seven Digits
We’re close to running out of six-digit identification numbers. Beginning no later than 2020, we’ll change to a seven-digit identification number. Your existing six-digit number won’t change.
ARRT to Eliminate Postprimary Eligibility Pathway for Sonography
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, ARRT will offer just one option—the primary eligibility pathway—for earning a Sonography credential. We’ll no longer offer the postprimary eligibility pathway for Sonography.
What Do You Think of Us?
At ARRT, we’re always interested in what you think of our policies and our communications with you. This month, you could have up to three ways to let us know your thoughts.