ARRT Radiography
Offered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
ARRT Radiography (R) is the primary credential for entry-level radiologic technologists. Candidates complete an ARRT-recognized educational program, meet ethics requirements, and pass the Radiography examination at Pearson VUE.
EXAM AT A GLANCE
Testing time
200
minutes
Sections
4
Delivery
Pearson VUE test centers
Cost
$225 USD primary-pathway application and exam fee (confirm current ARRT fee schedule)
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What the exam covers
Procedures
Image production
Safety (radiation physics, radiobiology, protection)
Patient care
About the ARRT Radiography certification
ARRT uses a scaled passing score of 75 (not a percentage). Confirm current item counts and appointment length in the Primary Eligibility Pathways Handbook and Radiography content specifications — typical forms include scored items plus a smaller set of unscored pilots, with roughly 200 minutes of test time.
Who it’s for
Graduates of ARRT-recognized radiography programs seeking certification and registration to practice.
- Format
- Computer-based multiple-choice (and related item types) covering Patient Care, Safety, Image Production, and Procedures; scored items plus unscored pilots
- Testing time
- About 200 minutes of testing time (confirm current handbook appointment length)
- Passing score
- Scaled score of 75 (1–99 scale; not 75%)
- Validity
- Annual renewal plus Continuing Qualifications Requirements (CQR) on ARRT's cycle
- Prerequisites
- ARRT-recognized radiography education, ethics review, and degree requirement in effect for your cohort
Official exam page· Details verified September 2026
Exam details can change. Always confirm current requirements, fees, and exam policies with the certification provider before registering.
How to prepare
01
Use ARRT's current Radiography content specifications as the study guide — procedure volume is the largest block.
02
Drill positioning, image evaluation, and technique compensation daily; those miss clusters fail otherwise strong candidates.
03
Study radiation protection and patient-care scenarios, not only anatomy.
04
Take full-length timed exams targeting a scaled 75, remembering it is not 75% raw.
05
Apply only when you are ready to sit — ARRT processing starts a limited exam window.
FAQ
Is a 75 on ARRT the same as 75% correct?
No. 75 is a scaled score. The raw number of correct answers needed changes with form difficulty.
How should I study for ARRT Radiography?
Follow the official content specs. Most graduates use a review book plus hundreds of registry-style questions and several timed mock exams in the last 6–8 weeks of the program.
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