No, there are 11 states that require no licensure so anyone in those states can take an x-ray and not have any formal training in radiation protection, techniques, and positioning. The following states do not require state licensing:  Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

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Not until after your biennium begins, meaning the first day after your next birthday.
Technologists who have recently passed their first ARRT certification exam will begin the mandatory CE requirements on the first day of their next birth month after the examination.

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Certification is the initial passing of the ARRT boards.  Everyone who takes the Registry and passes is certified

The Registry is the annual renewal procedure of acquiring CE credits, complying with ARRT rules and regulations, and complying with ARRT standards of ethics

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You can update your contact information by logging on the website ( www.usrt.net ) with your email and password. Select option “Update profile”.  You can change all of your contact info from this page.  Be sure to hit save.

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The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) is the world’s largest credentialing organization that seeks to ensure high quality patient care in medical imaging, interventional procedures and radiation therapy.  We test and certify technologist and administer continuing education and ethics requirements for their annual registration.  You may visit their website:  

https://arrt.org/about-ARRT/Mission

The American Society of Radiologic Technologist ( ASRT) will be the professional association for th medical imaging and radiation therapy community through education, advocacy and research.  By clicking on this link, you can read the core values established by the ASRT that helps that organization to achieve their mission

https://www.asrt.org/main/about-asrt/mission-vision

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When you login to the website using your ID and Password, you will find at the top of the page on the bar a tab for “Member tools”.  Click on it and then select “Download Certifications” and then pick “most recent”.  Your certificate will pop up in a window and you will be able to print them off.  Be sure you have “pop up” enabled on your computer or you won’t see the certificates.

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The U.S.R.T is an affiliate of A.S.R.T and we must adhere to the Policy, Procedures and bylaws of the A.S.R.T..  Active members are those who are registered or credentialed in a primary modality by certification agencies recognized by the A.S.R.T.  Student members are those society members who are enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Science program.  A.S.R.T has a provision that “Eligibility for Student Membership shall terminate upon initial Certification”.

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When you login to the website using your ID and Password, you will be presented with the following options and headers:

Welcome to your USRT Membership Portal:

Please select an option

View and register for conferences

download Certifications

update profile

Review membership status.

If you are still listed and are still a student technologist enrolled in school, your membership is free.  Click the Review membership status and follow the screens to update your membership.

If you are no longer a student , go to “Update profile” first and make those changes.  once done, progress to the “Review Membership Status” but this time there will be a cost to become an active member.

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