CT (ARRT) - Computed Tomography RT

The Computed Tomorgraph (CT) certification is granted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

As a prerequisite to become ARRT certified ad registered in CT, candidates must hold ARRT credentials in an appropriate corresponding supporting discipline. Therefore, they must already hold certification in Radiography (R), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), or Radiation Therapy (T). In some cases, applicants may earn their supporting credential through another organization.

Certified Computed Tomographers (CTs) work in imaging centers and hospitals to scan body parts. Scanned images help physicians assess and diagnose acute conditions or diseases. CT professionals balance image quality with radiation dose and help relax and educate anxious patients.

Costs

• Certification: $225

• If using NMTCB as a supporting category: $450

• Reapplication fee: $200

Test Format

There are 165 graded questions based on these general categories:

• Patient Care (22 questions)

• Safety (20 questions)

• Image Production (55 questions)

• Imaging Procedures (68 questions)

All ARRT board exams are computer-based. A tutorial at the start of the CT (AART) exam helps test-takers familiarize themselves with the question formats and testing process. 

To earn CT certification, candidates must follow the ARRT Standards of Ethics, meet education and experience requirements, and successfully pass a computerized exam. A prerequisite certification in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, or Radiation therapy is required to become certified in CT. Technologists must also be registered with their state when they apply for the exam.

Steps to taking the CT-AART Exam for certification:

1. Complete a technologist education program in radiography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy.

2. Become licensed in your state. 

3. Take the AART specialty exam to become certified in your setting. 

4. Earn an ARRT primary credential in radiography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy.

5. Complete 16 hours of specialized education in CT.

6. Complete and submit documentation of 125 procedures to validate your clinical experience.

When these steps are completed, CT (AART) candidates must wait for an email approval to test.

Results

Those who don't pass the exam may retest. The re-examination fee is $200.

ARRT requires renewal annually. Renewal costs $30 for your first discipline and $15 for any additional disciplines. Renewal is completed online.

Must complete the Continuing Qualifications Requirements (CQRs) within three years of certification. It identifies gaps in learning and creates a long-term educational plan. CEs are required every two years.

Renewal Fees

• First discipline: $30

• Renewal with additional AART certifications: $15

• Renewing without a supporting category (NMTCB): first post-primary discipline $45 and additional disciplines $15

The ARRT offers resources for exam candidates, including:

• Primary Handbook

• Postprimary Handbook

• Exam Content Specifications

• Task Inventory

• Overview on Computer Based Testing

• Test Questions Format

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) also offers the following:

• Bone Densitometry RT (BD)

• Breast Sonography RT (BS)

• Cardiac-Interventional Radiography RT (CI)

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging RT (MR)

• Mammography RT (M)

• Vascular-Interventional Radiography RT (VI)

• Vascular Sonography RT (VS)