Free ARRT CI Exam Prep
ARRT Cardiac-Interventional Radiography RT(CI)
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ARRT ARRT Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation
Phase 1You are here
Build foundations in cardiac anatomy, hemodynamics, and ECG monitoring.
Phase 2
Master image production, radiation protection, and cath lab equipment.
Phase 3
Focus on cardiac procedures: diagnostic cath, PCI, EP studies, and structural heart.
Phase 4
Run timed mixed practice sets and remediate weak areas.
Can You Take the ARRT CI Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Meet ARRT Ethics Requirements
- •Pass with a scaled score of 75
- •Maintain annual registration and biennial CE compliance
ARRT CI Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
8-14 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
ARRT allows up to three attempts in three years for postprimary exams; each additional attempt requires a new application and fee.
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Reported exam pass rate: Data not published separately for CI; overall ARRT postprimary pass rates are approximately 70-80%.. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.
100 Practice Questions
Targeted questions covering patient care, image production, and cardiac interventional procedures.
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Get help with hemodynamics, coronary anatomy, and ECG interpretation concepts.
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Aligned to current ARRT CI content specifications effective July 2023.
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What You'll Study
19 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
3 sections
Patient Communication & Assessment
3 sections
Positioning, Access Assessment & Labs
3 sections
Monitoring, Documentation & Contrast
3 sections
Medications & Sterile Technique
3 sections
Emergency Care
3 sections
Image Acquisition & Processing
3 sections
Injectors, Intravascular Imaging & Radiation Protection
4 sections
Diagnostic Foundations
3 sections
Additional Diagnostic Imaging
3 sections
Access Angiography & Hemodynamic Calculations
3 sections
Electrophysiology
4 sections
Access, Equipment & Closure
3 sections
Suite Design & Procedure Complications
2 sections
Percutaneous Intervention Basics
3 sections
Adjunctive PCI & Retrieval
3 sections
Mechanical Support & Advanced Devices
2 sections
Structural Heart: Septal Defects & TAVR
3 sections
Structural Heart: Valvuloplasty, TMVR & LAA
3 sections
ARRT CI Exam Details
ARRT Cardiac-Interventional Radiography RT(CI)
Administered by ARRT (The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official ARRT (The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) content outline
Patient interactions, assessment, monitoring, pharmacology, sterile technique, and emergency management in the cardiac cath lab.
Angiographic image acquisition, intracardiac imaging (IVUS, OCT, ICE), archiving, quality control, and radiation protection.
Diagnostic catheterization, conduction system studies, hemodynamic calculations, and percutaneous cardiac interventions.
What's Included
19 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
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What's Next After the ARRT CI?
After passing the ARRT CI, you can pursue these career paths
ARRT Radiography
The required supporting credential for pursuing the CI postprimary certification.
ARRT Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography
Expand into vascular (non-cardiac) interventional procedures including angiography and embolization.
ARRT CT
Add cross-sectional imaging expertise that complements cardiac interventional skills.
ARRT MRI
Specialize in cardiac MRI protocols and safety requirements.
ARRT CI Exam FAQ
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