Certification: Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA)
1255 Northland Drive, St. Paul, MN 55120-1155
Individuals working as radiologist assistants have roles that fall between a traditional radiographer and a radiologist. Radiologist assistants have completed advanced educational programs and are able to, under radiologist supervision, to perform patient assessment, patient management, and selected exams.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 2 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- Yes
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- No
- Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
- No
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- Yes
Advanced
The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.
- This certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
- This certification is related to military occupational specialties.