Registered Radiologist Assistant

Registered Radiologist Assistants (R.R.A.s) are radiographers who’ve completed an additional, specialized educational program, then earned certification and registration as a radiologist assistant (RA) through ARRT. They’re qualified to perform many procedures under a radiologist’s supervision, and they play an important role on medical teams. To improve efficiency and patient care, many medical facilities look to registered radiologist assistants (R.R.A.s) to provide an advanced level support to radiologists.

As an R.R.A., your job responsibilities might include assessing and managing patients, and performing select clinical procedures that a radiologist would otherwise do. This rewarding career will continue to challenge you and enable you to advance in your profession.

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Earning R.R.A. Credentials

To earn ARRT certification and registration in this discipline, you'll use our Registered Radiologist Assistant eligibility pathway. This requires, among other things, that you:

Learn more about eligibility requirements and view additional resources below.

Looking for information about how radiology practitioner assistants (RPAs) can pursue an R.R.A. credential?

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REVIEW OUR REQUIREMENTS

Earning ARRT certification and registration as an R.R.A. is challenging, yet very achievable. It will take time and commitment—but your hard work will pay off.  Learn more about the requirements you'll need to meet along the way, including those in education, ethics, and examination. 

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READ THESE DOCUMENTS

Didactic and Clinical Portfolio Requirements explain the coursework and clinical procedures you'll need to complete if you're pursuing an R.R.A. credential. It also serves as an application instruction packet. 

  • R.R.A. Application Instruction Packet
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    Examination Content Specifications cover the topics that appear on our R.R.A. exams. 

  • Examination Content Specifications


    Entry Level Clinical Activities list the core set of activities that individuals should be qualified to perform at entry into the role of an R.R.A.

  • Entry Level Clinical Activities
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    LEARN HOW TO APPLY

    The application process for ARRT certification and registration as an R.R.A. has a number of detailed steps. We have a range of resources to guide you through the process. Start by downloading our R.R.A. eligibility pathway application handbook. 

    Download Handbook

    Questions?

    If you have questions about eligibility, our requirements, or applying, we're here to help. Contact us at 651.687.0048, then choose the option for earning an ARRT credential. 

    If you're an R.T., you can find additional resources by logging into your online account and selecting "Earn Additional Credentials/R.R.A." from the Resources tab.