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ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technology

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ARRT ARRT Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Patient Care and SafetyYou are here

Study patient assessment, preparation, education, venipuncture, and radiation protection principles including NRC regulations.

20
hours
2

Radiation Physics and Biology

Master radioactive decay, half-life calculations, interaction of radiation with matter, and biological effects of radiation.

20
hours
3

Image Production and Instrumentation

Cover gamma cameras, SPECT, PET/CT, CT components, quality control procedures, and image processing.

25
hours
4

Radiopharmacy

Study radionuclide production, generator elution, radiopharmaceutical preparation, quality control, and administration techniques.

25
hours
5

Clinical Procedures

Review cardiac, bone, thyroid, renal, hepatobiliary, pulmonary, tumor, infection, and PET imaging procedures.

30
hours
6

Practice Exams

Take timed practice tests and focus on weak content areas including calculations and procedures.

15
hours
Estimated total study time
135 hours
That's about 14 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the ARRT NMT Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
No minimum age requirement
Education
Associate degree or higher and completion of an ARRT-verified Nuclear Medicine Technology educational program
Additional Requirements
  • Meet ARRT's education requirement through an ARRT-verified Nuclear Medicine Technology program
  • Meet ARRT's ethics requirement
  • Complete the program's required didactic and clinical competencies before examination eligibility

ARRT NMT Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-12 weeks for technologists with primary ARRT certification

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

Reapply and pay the $200 primary reapplication fee after a failed first or second attempt; maximum three attempts within three years.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$225
Total Estimated Cost$225 (exam fee only; CE costs additional for renewal)
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What You'll Study

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ARRT NMT Exam Details

ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technology

Administered by ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)

Official Source
Scaled score 75
Passing Score
230
Questions
230
Minutes
$225
Exam Fee
Study time: 80-120 hours
Prerequisites: Associate degree or higher plus completion of an ARRT-verified Nuclear Medicine Technology educational program
Valid for: Biennial renewal (24 CE credits required)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) content outline

Patient Care24 scored questions (12%)

Patient assessment, preparation, education, venipuncture, contraindications, adverse reactions, and legal/ethical considerations

Safety25 scored questions (12.5%)

Radiation physics, biological effects, radiation protection principles, NRC regulations, ALARA, dose limits, and monitoring

Image Production33 scored questions (16.5%)

Gamma cameras, SPECT, PET/CT, quality control, CT components, image processing, display, and PACS

Procedures118 scored questions (59%)

Radionuclide production, generator elution, radiopharmaceutical preparation, QC, administration, and clinical imaging procedures

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