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ARRT Radiography (Primary)

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Rebuild patient care and radiation safety foundations.

52
hours
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Phase 2

Strengthen image-production technique and quality analysis.

60
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Phase 3

Prioritize procedure-heavy positioning and trauma workflows.

88
hours
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Phase 4

Run full timed sessions and remediate weak competencies.

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Estimated total study time
244 hours
That's about 25 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the ARRT RAD Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Graduate from an ARRT-recognized radiography program and hold an associate degree (or higher).
Additional Requirements
  • Meet ARRT Ethics Requirements
  • Pass with a scaled score of 75
  • Maintain annual registration and biennial CE compliance

ARRT RAD Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

10-16 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

ARRT allows up to three attempts in three years for Radiography; each additional attempt requires a new application and fee.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$225 ARRT exam fee
Total Estimated Cost$225 initial; $425 with one retake
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The official pass rate is 85.2% first-attempt pass rate (ARRT Exam Statistics Report, 2024).. Our students do better.

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What You'll Study

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ARRT RAD Exam Details

ARRT Radiography (Primary)

Administered by ARRT (The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)

Official Source
Scaled score 75
Passing Score
230
Questions
230
Minutes
$225
Exam Fee
Study time: 180-260 hours
Prerequisites: Complete an ARRT-recognized radiography educational program, satisfy ethics requirements, and hold an associate degree or higher.
Valid for: Annual ARRT renewal plus 24 CE credits every two years

Exam Content Breakdown

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

Patient Care16.5%

Communication, assessment, pharmacology basics, and direct patient support.

Safety25.0%

Radiation protection, dose optimization, regulations, and equipment safety.

Image Production25.5%

Technique selection, digital processing, image analysis, and artifact control.

Procedures33.0%

Positioning, anatomy recognition, trauma/mobile/OR workflow, and procedure execution.

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