ARRT Primary Certification and Registration Didactic and Clinical Competency Requirements

https://www.arrt.org/docs/default-source/discipline-documents/radiography/rad-competency- requirements.pdf?sfvrsn=396002fc_20

Additional Optional Rotations (Clinical Education V)
Computerized Tomography (CT)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Radiation Therapy
Cardiac Catheterization
Special Procedures
Ultrasound
Nuclear Medicine

In addition to the competency requirements listed, students must prove competent in the following Patient Care areas prior to entering RAD 124-Clinical Education II.

CPR (Must prove competent prior to RADI 14)
Vital Signs (BP, pulse, respiration, temperature)
Sterile and Aseptic Techniques
Venipuncture
Transfer of Patients
Care of patient medical equipment (e.g., oxygen tank, IV tubing)

Patient Care Competency will be demonstrated in RAD 113 and RAD 114.

 

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
  CATEGORY PERCENTAGE TOTAL #
1) Chest and Thorax 9% 270
2) Extremities 28% 840
3) Cranium 8% 340
4) Spine and Pelvis 12% 360
5) Abdomen and Fluoroscopy 10% 300
6) Pediatrics 5% 240
7) Mobile and Surgical 8% 240
8) Other 5% 150
  TOTAL 85% 2550

Of the remaining 15%, no more than 75% can be obtained in any one category.

15% = 450 Examinations

Total Number of Examinations Required == 3000