ARRT REGISTRY EXAM STUDY GUIDE TO HELP YOU PREPARE EFFECTIVELY FOR THE AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS (ARRT) CERTIFICATION EXAM

ARRT REGISTRY EXAM STUDY GUIDE TO HELP YOU PREPARE EFFECTIVELY
FOR THE AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS (ARRT)
CERTIFICATION EXAM




🧠 ARRT Radiography Exam Overview
 Format: Computer-based test
 Questions: ~220 total (200 scored, 20 pilot/unscored)
 Time: 3 hours and 50 minutes
 Passing Score: Scaled score of 75 (range 1–99)




📚 Content Categories & Study Topics
1. Patient Care (33 items)

 Patient interactions: communication, safety, and transfer techniques
 Infection control: PPE, aseptic technique, sterilization
 Pharmacology: contrast media, emergency drugs
 Medical emergencies: CPR, allergic reactions, shock

2. Safety (50 items)

 Radiation protection:
o ALARA principles
o Dose limits
o Shielding, time, distance
 Biological effects of radiation
 Radiation physics and interactions
 Radiation monitoring: dosimeters, exposure records

3. Image Production (51 items)

 Image acquisition & technical factors:
o mAs, kVp, SID, grids
o Receptor exposure, contrast, resolution
 Image processing: CR/DR systems
 Image evaluation: artifacts, quality control

4. Procedures (66 items)