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American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification (ARRT) Syllabus

Certification and registration exam for radiologic technologists and imaging professionals in the US. The full American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification (ARRT) syllabus: 6 subjects, 25 chapters, 105 topics and 135 sub-topics, with 361 flashcards written against it.

6Subjects
25Chapters
105Topics
135Sub-topics
361Flashcards

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification (ARRT) subjects

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification (ARRT) has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Patient Care and Safety

5 chapters · 22 topics · 30 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Patient Interaction and Management · 5 topics
  2. Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring · 4 topics
  3. Medical Emergencies and Response · 4 topics
  4. Infection Control and Aseptic Technique · 4 topics
  5. Pharmacology and Contrast Media · 5 topics

Radiation Physics and Imaging Science

4 chapters · 16 topics · 15 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Atomic Structure and Electromagnetic Radiation · 4 topics
  2. X-ray Production · 4 topics
  3. X-ray Interactions with Matter · 4 topics
  4. Imaging Equipment and Circuitry · 4 topics

Image Production and Evaluation

4 chapters · 18 topics · 27 sub-topics · 70 flashcards

  1. Exposure Factors and Image Quality · 5 topics
  2. Digital Image Acquisition and Processing · 4 topics
  3. Scatter Control and Beam Restriction · 4 topics
  4. Image Display, Archiving, and Quality Control · 5 topics

Radiation Protection and Biology

4 chapters · 16 topics · 20 sub-topics · 68 flashcards

  1. Radiation Biology · 4 topics
  2. Biological Effects of Radiation · 4 topics
  3. Radiation Quantities, Units, and Measurement · 4 topics
  4. Patient and Personnel Protection · 4 topics

Radiographic Procedures and Anatomy

5 chapters · 21 topics · 31 sub-topics · 70 flashcards

  1. Terminology, Positioning Principles, and Anatomy · 4 topics
  2. Thorax and Abdomen · 4 topics
  3. Upper and Lower Extremities · 4 topics
  4. Spine, Skull, and Head · 4 topics
  5. Contrast and Special Procedures · 5 topics

Professional Practice, Ethics, and Registration

3 chapters · 12 topics · 12 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. ARRT Certification, Registration, and Requirements · 4 topics
  2. Ethics and Professional Conduct · 4 topics
  3. Medical and Legal Considerations · 4 topics

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification (ARRT) flashcards

361 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification (ARRT) syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification (ARRT) syllabus?

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification (ARRT) covers 6 subjects: Patient Care and Safety, Radiation Physics and Imaging Science, Image Production and Evaluation, Radiation Protection and Biology, Radiographic Procedures and Anatomy and Professional Practice, Ethics, and Registration.

How many chapters and topics are in the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification (ARRT) syllabus?

25 chapters and 105 topics, broken down further into 135 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Patient Care and Safety is the largest subject, with 22 topics in 5 chapters.

Are there American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification (ARRT) flashcards?

Yes — 361 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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