Continuing education credits for radiology are not uniform. Requirements vary by credential type, specialty certification, and state licensing rules. A technologist holding multiple ARRT credentials, plus a state license, may face overlapping but distinct CE requirements. Understanding what each credential requires, and what counts toward each, prevents compliance gaps.
The ARRT requires 24 CE credits every two years for most primary credentials, with at least 12 credits in structured education activities. Post-primary specialty credentials have their own renewal cycles and CE requirements that are tracked separately from the primary credential.
Structured vs. Non-Structured Credits
Structured education activities include formal courses with learning objectives, instruction, and a post-test. Non-structured activities include self-directed reading, webinar attendance without assessment, and certain professional development activities. The ARRT caps non-structured credits at 12 per renewal cycle, meaning the remaining 12 must come from structured sources.
Online CE courses from recognized providers typically qualify as structured education when they include a post-test with a passing score requirement. Verify the activity type designation before purchasing to confirm it meets your structured credit requirement.
State Licensing CE Requirements
Many states require radiologic technologists to complete state-approved CE as a condition of license renewal, separate from the ARRT requirement. The approved provider lists and credit amounts vary by state. Technologists practicing in multiple states must satisfy each state’s requirements independently.
Purchasing CE credits from providers whose courses appear on your state’s approved list satisfies both ARRT and state requirements simultaneously in most cases. Confirm provider status with your state licensing board before enrolling in any course you intend to apply to a state renewal.
The Takeaway
For a broad catalog of CE credits for radiology covering structured education requirements across primary and specialty credentials, course listings and ARRT recognition status are available for review.
