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To become licensed in any of the radiologic technology modalities listed below, the applicant must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n
* If you passed another state’s examination, you must submit proof of a current state diagnostic radiography license and information from that state agency regarding its licensing examination.<\/p>\n
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Select the application below for the modality you are applying for:<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion title_tag=”h3″ section_title_tag=”h5″ color=”white” spacing=”1″ gap=”2″ c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”-1″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Diagnostic Radiologic Technology” tab_id=”diagnostic-radiologic-technology”][vc_toggle title=”Scope of Practice:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]A licensed diagnostic radiologic technologist is permitted to perform all types of diagnostic x-ray procedures. This includes radiographic, bone densitometry and computerized axial tomography procedures. A licensed diagnostic radiologic technologist is also permitted to operate fluoroscopic equipment provided that a licensed physician is in the room and directing the procedure. The following tasks have been identified within the scope of practice of a licensed diagnostic radiologic technologist: positioning of the patient for a diagnostic radiographic procedure, measuring the patient, aligning the x-ray tube to the image receptor, setting tube distance and exposure factors, exercising proper principles of radiation protection and making the exposure.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Examination Application and Information:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]<\/p>\n
To be eligible for an examination, you must successfully complete a Board approved educational program or it’s equivalent and document competent clinical experience within the last five years\u00a0examination application<\/a>. <\/i> (The Board requires a minimum passing score of 75% on the ARRT exam.)<\/p>\n If you were ARRT certified but dropped for not maintaining requirements, under the ARRT\u2019s revised reinstatement policy, you may be eligible to take the ARRT examination and if passed could be eligible for a New Jersey license provided that you meet the license requirements below. Additionally, if you are not eligible to take the ARRT examination, you may be eligible for the New Jersey examination provided that you meet the examination requirements above.<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Educational Requirement:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]Completion of a 24 month course of study in a diagnostic radiography program approved by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (Board) or its equivalent as determined by the Board. For a list of Board approved schools\u00a0click here<\/a>. The Board has determined that a graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program is an equivalent program. For a list of JRCERT accredited programs, go to\u00a0www.jrcert.org<\/a>. If you did not complete a Board or JRCERT approved program, you must submit information contained in the\u00a0examination\/license appendix.<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Limited Chest Radiologic Technology” tab_id=”limited-chest”][vc_toggle title=”Scope of Practice:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]A licensed chest radiologic technologist is permitted to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures limited to the chest area. Actual patient positioning is restricted to posterior-anterior, anterior-posterior, oblique, lateral, decubitus and apical lordotic. A licensed chest radiologic technologist is not permitted to operate fluoroscopic or computerized axial tomography equipment, perform portable or mammographic procedures. The following tasks have been identified within the scope of practice of a licensed chest radiologic technologist: positioning of the patient for a diagnostic radiographic procedure limited to the chest area, measuring the patient, aligning the x-ray tube to the image receptor, setting tube distance and exposure factors, exercising proper principles of radiation protection and making the exposure.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Education Requirement:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]Completion of a 350 hour course of study in a chest radiography program approved by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (Board) or its equivalent as determined by the Board and document competent clinical experience within the last five years. For a list of Board approved schools\u00a0click here<\/a>.If you did not complete a Board approved program, you must submit information contained in the\u00a0examination\/license appendix.<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Examination Application and Information:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]To sit for an examination in chest radiography apply to the Bureau of X-ray Compliance\u00a0application<\/a> <\/i>. The licensing examination is only offered via computer. The examination can be taken at one of over 200 test centers across the country. The minimum score needed to pass is 75%. The State’s examination is administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Additional information about the examination can be found at\u00a0www.arrt.org<\/a>\u00a0and click “Examinations”.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Limited Dental Radiologic Technology” tab_id=”limited-dental”][vc_toggle title=”Scope of Practice:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]At the direction of a New Jersey licensed dentist a licensed dental radiologic technologist is permitted to perform dental radiographic procedures for diagnostic purposes. Actual patient positioning is restricted to intraoral and extraoral procedures of the mouth and jaw area. The following tasks have been identified within the scope of practice of a licensed dental radiologic technologist: positioning of the patient for a dental radiographic procedure for diagnostic purposes, aligning the x-ray tube to the image receptor, setting tube distance and exposure factors, exercising proper principles of radiation protection and making the exposure. A licensed dental radiologic technologist is not permitted to operate fluoroscopic or computerized axial tomography equipment, including cone beam computerized tomography procedures.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Education Requirement:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]Completion of a dental radiography program approved by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (Board) or its equivalent as determined by the Board and document competent clinical experience within the last five years. For a list of Board approved schools\u00a0click here<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Examination:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]<\/p>\n The Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners has adopted the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health & Safety Examination as its examination in dental radiologic technology. Candidates for examination should apply directly to DANB as described below:<\/p>\n Contact Information: Apply to DANB to take their Radiation Health & Safety Examination.<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Limited Fusion Imaging CT Technology” tab_id=”limited-fusion”][vc_toggle title=”Scope of Practice:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]A Fusion Imaging CT Technologist is permitted to use x-ray equipment to perform attenuation correction for nuclear medicine procedures and perform the CT portion of a fusion imaging procedure such as PET\/CT or SPECT\/CT. A licensed Fusion Imaging CT Technologist is not permitted to perform CT procedures that are separate from a fusion imaging procedure or engage in the scope of practice of a Fusion Imaging CT Technology if not currently licensed as a nuclear medicine technologist. This scope of practice can be found at N.J.A.C. 7:28-24.4(a) and (d). A licensed diagnostic radiologic technologist is not required to hold a fusion imaging CT technology license to perform the CT portion of a fusion imaging procedure.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Educational Requirement:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]Completion of a course of study in CT as recognized by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (Board) or its equivalent as determined by the Board and demonstrate competency in performing a minimum of 20 fusion imaging CT procedures to include at least two different types of fusion imaging procedures OR complete the educational requirements required by the American Registry for Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) for their CT examinations.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Examination Eligibility:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]Currently, there is no a State examination in fusion imaging CT technology. Eligible candidates need to apply directly to the American Registry for Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) for the CT examination.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”License Requirements:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]<\/p>\n To become licensed in fusion imaging CT technology, the applicant must meet these additional requirements:<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Limited Orthopedic Radiologic Technology” tab_id=”limited-orthopedic”][vc_toggle title=”Scope of Practice:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]A licensed orthopedic radiologic technologist is permitted to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures limited to the spine and extremities. A licensed orthopedic radiologic technologist is not permitted to operate fluoroscopic or computerized axial tomography equipment, perform portable, sternum, abdomen, ribs or bone densitometry procedures. The following tasks have been identified within the scope of practice of a licensed orthopedic radiologic technologist: positioning of the patient for a diagnostic radiographic procedure limited to the spine and extremities, measuring the patient, aligning the x-ray tube to the image receptor, setting tube distance and exposure factors, exercising proper principles of radiation protection and making the exposure.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Education Requirement:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]Completion of a 1,400 hour course of study in an orthopedic radiography program approved by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (Board) or its equivalent as determined by the Board and document competent clinical experience within the last five years. For a list of Board approved schools\u00a0click here<\/a>. If you did not complete a Board approved program, you must submit information contained in the\u00a0examination\/license appendix.<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Examination Application and Information” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]<\/p>\n To sit for an examination in orthopedic radiography apply to the Bureau of X-ray Compliance, application<\/a> <\/i>. The licensing examination is only offered via computer. The examination can be taken at one of over 200 test centers across the country. The minimum score needed to pass is 75%. The State’s examination is administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Additional information about the examination can be found at\u00a0www.arrt.org<\/a>\u00a0and click “Examinations”.<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Limited Podiatric Radiologic Technology” tab_id=”limited-podiatric”][vc_toggle title=”Scope of Practice:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]A licensed podiatric radiologic technologist is permitted to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures limited to the lower one-third of the leg. A licensed podiatric radiologic technologist is not permitted to operate fluoroscopic equipment. The following tasks have been identified within the scope of practice of a licensed podiatric radiologic technologist: positioning of the patient for a diagnostic radiographic procedure limited to the lower one-third of the leg, aligning the x-ray tube to the image receptor, setting tube distance and exposure factors, exercising proper principles of radiation protection and making the exposure.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Education Requirement:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]Completion of a 155 hour course of study in a podiatric radiography program approved by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (Board) or its equivalent as determined by the Board and document competent clinical experience within the last five years. For a list of Board approved schools\u00a0click here<\/a>. If you did not complete a Board approved program, you must submit information contained in the\u00a0examination\/license appendix.<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Examination Application and Information:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]To sit for an examination in podiatric radiography apply to the Bureau of X-ray Compliance\u00a0application<\/a> <\/i>. The licensing examination is only offered via computer. The examination can be taken at one of over 200 test centers across the country. The minimum score needed to pass is 75%. The State’s examination is administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Additional information about the examination can be found at\u00a0www.arrt.org<\/a>\u00a0and click “Examinations”.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Limited Urologic Radiologic Technology” tab_id=”limited-urologic”][vc_toggle title=”Scope of Practice:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]A licensed urologic radiologic technologist is permitted to perform urologic diagnostic radiographic procedures limited to the abdomen and pelvic area. A licensed urologic radiologic technologist is not permitted to operate fluoroscopic or computerized axial tomography equipment. The following tasks have been identified within the scope of practice of a licensed urologic radiologic technologist: positioning of the patient for an urologic diagnostic radiographic procedure limited to the abdomen and pelvic area, measuring the patient, aligning the x-ray tube to the image receptor, setting tube distance and exposure factors, exercising proper principles of radiation protection and making the exposure..[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Education Requirement:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]Completion of a 835 hour course of study in an urologic radiography program approved by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (Board) or its equivalent as determined by the Board and document competent clinical experience within the last five years. If you did not complete a Board approved program, you must submit information contained in the\u00a0examination\/license appendix.<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Examination Application and Information” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]To sit for an examination in urologic radiography apply to the Bureau of X-ray Compliance\u00a0Application<\/a> <\/i>. The licensing examination is only offered via computer. The examination can be taken at one of over 200 test centers across the country. The minimum score needed to pass is 75%. The State’s examination is administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Additional information about the examination can be found at\u00a0www.arrt.org<\/a>\u00a0and click “Examinations”.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Nuclear Medicine Technology” tab_id=”nuclear-medicine”][vc_toggle title=”Scope of Practice:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]A Nuclear Medicine Technologist is permitted to perform all nuclear medicine procedures. A detailed scope of practice can be found at N.J.A.C. 7:28-24. A nuclear medicine technologist is not permitted to operate x-ray equipment for attenuation correction or perform the CT portion of a fusion imaging procedure such as PET\/CT or SPECT\/CT unless the technologist is also licensed in limited fusion imaging CT technology or is a licensed diagnostic radiologic technologist.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Education Requirement:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]Completion of a course of study in a nuclear medicine technology program approved by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) or its equivalent as determined by the Department. For a list of Department approved schools\u00a0click here<\/a>. The Department has determined that the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) education requirements are equivalent. If you did not complete one of the above, you must submit information contained in the\u00a0examination\/license appendix<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Examination Eligibility:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]<\/p>\n To be eligible for an examination, you must successfully complete a Department approved educational program or its equivalent. Eligible candidate should apply directly to the American Registry for Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) for examination.<\/p>\n If you are ineligible for the ARRT or NMTCB examination, you can apply to the Department for its examination.<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Radiation Therapy Technology” tab_id=”radiation-therapy”][vc_toggle title=”Scope of Practice:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]A licensed radiation therapy technologist is permitted to operate therapy simulators. If the fluoroscopic mode of a simulator is operated by a licensed radiation therapy technologist, a licensed physician must be in the room and directing the procedure. The following tasks have been identified within the scope of practice of a licensed radiation therapy technologist: positioning of the patient for a therapeutic treatment procedure; selecting the required filter and treatment distance; setting and delivering the treatment dose and exercising principles of radiation protection.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Education Requirement:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]Completion of a radiation therapy program approved by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (Board) or its equivalent as determined by the Board. For a list of Board approved schools\u00a0click here<\/a>. The Board has determined that a graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program is an equivalent program. For a list of JRCERT accredited programs, go to\u00a0www.jrcert.org<\/a>. If you did not complete a Board or JRCERT approved program, you must submit information contained in the\u00a0examination\/license appendix.<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Examination Application and Information:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]<\/p>\n To be eligible for an examination, you must successfully complete a Board approved educational program or it’s equivalent and document competent clinical experience within the last five years.\u00a0Examination application<\/a> <\/i>. (The Board requires minimum passing score of 75% on the ARRT exam.)<\/p>\n If you were ARRT certified but dropped for not maintaining requirements, under the ARRT\u2019s revised reinstatement policy, you may be eligible to take the ARRT examination and if passed could be eligible for a New Jersey license provided that you meet the license requirements below. Additionally, if you are not eligible to take the ARRT examination, you may be eligible for the New Jersey examination provided that you meet the examination requirements above.<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Radiologist Assistant” tab_id=”radiologist-assistant”][vc_toggle title=”Scope of Practice:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]<\/p>\n A radiologist assistant is permitted to perform those fluoroscopic procedures and other tasks authorized by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners (BME) published at N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.20A. A copy of this regulation can be found at\u00a0State Board of Medical Examiners website<\/a> or by calling the BME at 609-826-7110. Any questions or clarification regarding the scope of practice must be directed to the BME.<\/p>\n In order to engage in the above scope of practice, you must maintain a current: (a) license as a radiologist assistant; (b) license as a diagnostic radiologic technologist; and (c) radiologist assistant certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or another national certifying body approved by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Educational Requirement:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]<\/p>\n Satisfactorily complete a radiologist assistant school approved by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or another national certifying body approved by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners. If you have completed a radiologist assistant program that is approved by a national certifying body other than the ARRT, you will need to submit information contained in the\u00a0examination\/license appendix<\/a>.<\/p>\n Examination and Certification Requirements:<\/p>\n Pass and maintain a valid active radiologist assistant certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or another national certifying body approved by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners. If you are certified by a national certifying body other than the ARRT, you must submit proof of your current certification and information from that organization regarding its examination and continuing education requirements.<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”License Application and Requirements:” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]<\/p>\n
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