EARN ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS: IMAGING ASSISTANT
Pursuing ARRT's newest credential type—Imaging Assistant (I.A.)—offers entry into the medical imaging profession and requires a high school diploma or GED.
REQUIREMENTS
To earn a new credential as an Imaging Assistant, you’ll need to fulfill a range of requirements:
- Structured education: You must complete 32 hours of structured education activities.
- Clinical experience: You must perform and document a specific number of various clinical competencies.
- Ethics: You must maintain compliance with the ARRT Standards of Ethics.
- Examination: You must complete and pass the ARRT exam for the specific I.A. discipline you’re pursuing.
LEARN MORE
Learn more about pursuing a new credential in your desired discipline. You can find more information below on the requirements, including official clinical competencies and structured education. You can also view the task inventory and content specifications for each discipline.
If you still have questions, view our Imaging Assistant FAQ page, or call our Initial Certification Department at 651.687.0048. Choose the option for earning an ARRT credential.