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ARRT Bone Densitometry (Postprimary)
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ARRT ARRT Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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Patient Care and SafetyYou are here
Study patient screening, communication, positioning, radiation safety, and QC procedures.
DXA Image Acquisition
Master scan acquisition protocols, site selection, artifact identification, and repositioning techniques.
Analysis and Interpretation
Cover T-score/Z-score interpretation, WHO criteria, FRAX, serial monitoring, and least significant change.
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Can You Take the ARRT BD Exam?
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- •Must hold current ARRT certification in a primary pathway
- •Must complete structured education in bone densitometry
- •Clinical experience in bone densitometry is strongly recommended
ARRT BD Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
4-8 weeks for technologists with primary ARRT certification
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Must wait 30 days between attempts. Three attempts allowed within a 3-year eligibility window.
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What You'll Study
12 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Exam Orientation & the ARRT Blueprint
2 sections
Chapter 2: Osteoporosis, Bone Biology & Risk Factors
4 sections
Chapter 3: Indications, Prevention & Treatment
3 sections
Chapter 4: Patient Preparation, Support & Radiation Safety
5 sections
Chapter 5: DXA Physics & Instrumentation
4 sections
Chapter 6: Measuring & Reporting Bone Mineral Density
5 sections
Chapter 7: Quality Control, Precision & Equipment Management
5 sections
Chapter 8: DXA Informatics & Data Management
1 sections
Chapter 9: Lumbar Spine DXA
8 sections
Chapter 10: Proximal Femur DXA
7 sections
Chapter 11: Forearm DXA
7 sections
Chapter 12: Cross-Site Artifacts & Clinical Integration
2 sections
ARRT BD Exam Details
ARRT Bone Densitometry (Postprimary)
Administered by ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) content outline
History screening, patient communication, positioning, pregnancy/medication screening
Radiation safety, QC procedures, phantom scanning, calibration
DXA scan acquisition, T-scores/Z-scores, fracture risk assessment, serial monitoring
Skeletal anatomy, bone remodeling, osteoporosis pathology, metabolic bone diseases
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