Request an Ethics Review Before You Apply

If you have concerns about a potential ethics violation, you may request an ethics review before applying for ARRT certification and registration. This option is also available if you aren't yet enrolled in an educational program. 

By completing an ethics review preapplication, you can submit information and supporting documentation about a potential violation in advance. The ARRT Ethics Committee will review your submission and provide guidance. If you receive a sanction, you might be ineligible to apply for certification and registration for a set period of time. 

Who Should Consider an Ethics Review Preapplication?

Consider completing an ethics review preapplication if you have experienced any of the following:

• Misdemeanor or felony charges or convictions
• Military courts-martial
• Disciplinary actions taken by a state or federal regulatory authority or certification board
• Serious honor code (academic) violations as described in our Rules of Ethics, such as patient abuse, violating patient confidentiality, and cheating. You don't have to report offenses such as poor grades or falling asleep in class. 

How To Start the Process

To begin, complete the ethics review preapplication form and submit it with the required documentation and a nonrefundable fee. Refer to the appropriate checklist to ensure your submission is complete:

• Criminal violation checklist
• Regulatory agency violation checklist
• Honor code violation checklist

Timing

The ethics review process can take a significant amount of time—sometimes three months or longer. If you are concerned about meeting ethics requirements, we recommend submitting an ethics review preapplication before or shortly after starting an educational program. 

Once your materials are received, the ARRT Ethics Committee will review your submission and issue a written decision.  

Contact Us With Questions

If you are unsure whether an action qualifies as an ethics violation, report it now—and find out sooner rather than later. If you have questions, contact our Ethics Requirements Department at 651.687.0048. Choose the option for ethics information.

While our staff members can explain the steps of the ethics review process, they can’t advise you on possible outcomes or influence the committee’s decision. All official communication regarding your ethics review will be provided in writing by the Ethics Committee.