[help] Graduate outside US and want to take ARRT

flintstone · Joined: 22 Feb 2010 Posts: 3

Hi everyone.. i am a newly grad BS in Radiologic Technology in the Philippines. after i graduated i went here in the us (California) i am now a permanent resident. The question is How can i take the ARRT exam and how can i know if all my subjects are all credited here. TNX guys.. i really need to know..

hjhogle · Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:22 pm Post subject:

Go to the source - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Their website (arrt.org) contains this in their Certification FAQ -

"Question: I was educated outside the U.S. How can I become ARRT-certified?
Answer: Graduates from programs that are not accredited by a mechanism recognized by the ARRT should seek advanced placement in an accredited program. Upon meeting the program’s graduation requirements and receiving the program director’s endorsement, the candidate may apply under regular eligibility requirements. (A special eligibility application process that would have previously accommodated you was discontinued in 1999.) ARRT certification eligibility requires graduation from an educational program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT. Currently accepted accreditation mechanisms include the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT), and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (JRC-DMS/CAAHEP). Programs housed in degree-granting post-secondary institutions accredited by a regional accreditation agency are also accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT. Effective January 1, 1999, the Conjoint Accreditation Services of the Canadian Medical Association is recognized as an acceptable accreditation mechanism. Effective January 1, 2000, the Australian Institute of Radiography is recognized as an acceptable accreditation mechanism. "

Good luck,
hjh, RT

flintstone · Joined: 22 Feb 2010 Posts: 3

Carolina · Joined: 14 May 2009 Posts: 6 Location: The Carolinas

Hi Flintstone.

I am an English Radiographer who has gone through the same dilema.

I contacted every school on the very long list on teh ARRT website and absolutely none of them were of any help. I was at one point totally dejected and felt that the only way I would be able to dot he job that I love in the States was to take the full two year diploma certification.

However, I found a wonderful program at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami Florida. Run by Tometra F. Meadows who was wonderfuly helpful.

At the time I did the abridged program it was a review program that allowed you to demonstrate your aptitude to sit the ARRT in a shortened period (it took me two months). It was two mornings a week for up to six months. It was designed so that you proved your ability to pass the ARRT before they would allow you recieve the paper work from the ARRT.

I would suggest that you try to contact Tometra Meadows, as it was six years ago that I went through the process, and see if the program still exists. The lead instructer passed away a few years ago and I am not sure if the course stopped with his passing.
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hjhogle · Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 2:04 pm Post subject:

Terrific info, Carolina. Thanks

hjh, RT