Since certification examinations are required to be practice related, ARRT periodically conducts a job analysis to make certain that the certification examination content specifications remain comprehensive, accurate, and fair. ARRT, with the help of the professional community, reviews the certification documents every five years. The ARRT Board of Trustees recently approved changes to the following document which goes into effect on January 1, 2027.
OVERVIEW OF MAJOR CHANGES TO THE BONE DENSITOMETRY CONTENT SPECIFICATIONS
Patient Care
Explanation of the radiation dose and effects was added.
Entrance dose was changed to absorbed dose, and dose equivalent was changed to effective dose.
Image Production
Trabecular bone score (TBS), whole body DXA, record results, and reconfigure report setting were added.
Cross-calibration, equipment replacement, and equipment manufacturer change were removed.
An informatics section replaced the file and database management section.
Procedures
Window level and follow-up scans (rate of change and reproducibility) were added to each of the scan areas (lumbar spine, proximal femur, forearm).
Please direct any questions about your eligibility and requirements for the bone densitometry certification and registration to Initial Certification at 651.687.0048, select the option for Earning ARRT Credentials.