Certification Requirements for Radiologic Technology Professionals

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Exam
Per s. 468.304, F.S., applicants desiring certification through examination must submit a completed application for Certified Radiologic Technologist or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator along with the required fee; be at least 18 years of age at the time of application; be of good moral character; and General Radiographers, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, and Radiation Therapists must have successfully completed a two year accredited Radiologic Technology Program. All examinations are computer based.

Programs in Florida

Programs in Other States

ARRTs Exam Content

Completion of an educational program is not currently required for Basic X-ray Machine Operators; however, an examination study guide is available for purchase and provided by the department.

Once the applicant has fulfilled the application requirements for certification through examination, they will be placed in an awaiting examination status. The test administrator will contact the exam candidate and forward instructions for examination scheduling. Examination Scheduling: www.staterhc.org

Endorsement:
Per s. 468.3065, F.S., certification by endorsement may be issued to an applicant that submits a completed application, remits the appropriate fee, and can demonstrate that they hold a current certificate, license, or registration to practice Radiologic Technology in another jurisdiction. However, the requirements of all such certificates, licenses or registrations to practice Radiologic Technology must be substantially equivalent (in the department’s opinion) to those required in Florida, including graduation from an approved educational or training program. Applicants who are graduates of such approved programs and who hold current ARRT or NMTCB licensure in those subject areas are considered substantially equivalent. "Alternative Eligibility" is not an approved educational or training program

Applicants must submit complete documentation of past criminal convictions or professional disciplinary actions, and must not have committed a crime listed in s. 435.03 F.S., or similar statute in another state.

Fees
Fees must be submitted with your application and request for exam scheduling. Fees are payable to Department of Health or Medical Quality Assurance (MQA). Application fees are non-refundable. A money order or cashier's check should be submitted.

By Exam:
Application Fee	$50.00
Exam Fee	$100.00 exam fee to the ARRT
Re-Exam:
Application Fee	$35.00
Exam Fee	$100.00 exam fee to the ARRT
By Endorsement:
Application Fee	$45.00

Make checks payable to the "Department of Health" (DOH). Or Make certified checks or money orders payable to: "Department of Health" (DOH)

Applicants and licensees are responsible for the fees outlined in applicable board or department rule at the time an application is received.