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Certification

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Certification Description
The ABMP tests the candidate's experience and practical knowledge in the areas of MRI technology, clinical magnetic resonance methodologies and safe MRI practice.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Medical Physics
http://abmpexam.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics Website

Certification Description
The mission of the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) is to recognize individuals qualified as specialists in the use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology which employs non-ionizing radiation to promote high standards of patient care and safety in the diagnostic medical imaging modality of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology including interventional MRI, cardiovascular MRI, functional MRI, and MRI breast imaging. The Registry is open to all qualified technologists in all imaging fields provided a formal education has been completed through bonafide established schools dedicated to MRI technologists.

Certifying Organization
American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
https://www.armrit.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist Website

Certification Description
The purpose of the ARRT Examination in Magnetic Resonance Imaging is to assess the knowledge and cognitive skills underlying the intelligent performance of the tasks typically required of staff technologists practicing in this specialized area. In order to identify the knowledge and skills covered by the examination, the ARRT conducted a job analysis study involving a nationwide sample of MRI technologists.

Certifying Organization
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
https://www.arrt.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

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