The ARRT exam is the certification exam from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Most people mean the Radiography exam, taken after an accredited program to become an R.T.(R). Many states require ARRT certification for licensure.
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Key takeaways
- 230 questions (200 scored, 30 pilot) in 3 hours 50 minutes.
- A scaled score of 75 (range 1–99) passes.
- The primary radiography exam fee is $225.
- Up to 3 attempts within 3 years of eligibility.
USA ARRT Exam: Quick Facts
- Offered by
- ARRT
- Questions
- 230 (200 scored)
- Time
- 3 h 50 min
- Passing
- 75
- Fee
- $225
ARRT Radiography Exam Content
- Patient care
- Safety (radiation physics, biology and protection)
- Image production
- Procedures
Sonographers take the SPI exam with ARDMS instead.
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How many questions are on the ARRT radiography exam?
230 questions, 200 of them scored, in 3 hours 50 minutes.
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