Examination
The ACRRT is a testing agency that contracts with various states and organizations to provide examinations. We provide several types of examinations depending on the level of testing required (by state statute).
For example:
- We create a 270 multiple choice question examination for RT (ACRRT) candidates who complete 300 hours of study that leads to RT (ACRRT)certification. Click here for the Registry Application.
- We also create 100 multiple choice question examinations for those candidates seeking Limited certification who have completed 48 hours of classroom lecture sponsored by state organizations for local state certification, as defined in their state statutes.
As a result, there are several limited applications available for the type of examination you are interested in applying for:
Pennsylvania:
Candidates for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Limited examination use the State Limited Exam Application provided by ACRRT.
Click here for the Pennsylvania Exam Location.
State Limited examination:
Click here for the Limited Permit Exam Application.
Limited examination from a state that sends you the application they want you to use:
Complete the application sent to you from that state. If you have any questions, call your state organization that is sponsoring the exam, read the information in this web site, or call the ACRRT and we can assist you.
The ACRRT shall confirm the qualifications of all applicants for registration in chiropractic radiography. It shall approve, administer, oversee and sponsor all examinations for registration, to determine which applicants qualify, and consequently register such qualified applicants.
The current ACRRT Registry Examination is given in two parts, given on the same day. Two hours are permitted for completion of each part. General Rules of Examination Conduct are observed, and the Test Administrator provides applicants prior, specific and pertinent instruction. The ACRRT Registry Examination consists of 270 questions. Each category includes weighted questions in the following general areas:
- Physics and Equipment of Radiographic Imaging
- Principles of Radiographic Exposure
- Radiation Protection
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Radiographic Positioning and Procedures (including patient care and management)
The passing cut-off score for the ACRRT Registry Examination shall be a standardized score of 70%.
The ACRRT Registry Examination is based on sound psychometric principles of evaluation and testing. It is designed to be job-related for the chiropractic paraprofessional engaged in radiologic technology. The content specifications and task analysis assures job-relatedness.
Certification
To those who have passed the ACRRT Registry Examination, and are otherwise eligible, a certificate shall be issued which confers upon the applicant the right to use the title "R.T. (ACRRT)" in connection with his/her name so long as the certificate shall be in effect. Technologists certified by the ACRRT are advised to use the symbol (ACRRT) in connection with the "R.T." to avoid confusion with certification from any other source.
Scope of Practice
Applicants for registration shall agree to perform the duties of a radiologic technologist only as directed by a duly licensed and qualified doctor in the health care specialties, and under no circumstances shall give out oral or written diagnosis, or work independently. "Duly licensed and qualified doctor in the health care specialties" refers to one who has demonstrated education and training in the use and effect of radiation.
