ARRT requires certification examinations to be practice-related, so it periodically conducts a job analysis to ensure the certification examination content specifications and clinical requirements remain comprehensive, accurate, and fair. With the help of the professional community, ARRT reviews the certification documents every five years. The ARRT Board of Trustees recently approved changes to the following document, which will go into effect on September 1, 2026.
Overview of the Major Changes to the Clinical Experience Requirements
- Extremity trauma replaced musculoskeletal trauma.
- Larynx/airway without contrast was added.
- The mandatory use of IV contrast was added to soft tissue neck.
- Esophagram with oral contrast was added.
- Colonography (“virtual”) was added.
- Surgical planning was added.
- Pediatric (12 and under) was changed to infant/young child (6 and under).
- Ablations was removed.
- X-ray tube warmup was added to calibration checks.
Please direct any questions about your eligibility and requirements for CT certification and registration to Initial Certification at 651.687.0048. Choose the option for earning an ARRT credential.