Radiologist Assistants

The applicant shall complete an applicationsupplied by the Board and:

1. Be of good moral character;
2. Be at least 18 years old;
3. Pay the application fee;
4. Successfully completed and graduated from a radiology assistance education program that is recognized by ARRT, and successfully completed coursework that leads to a baccalaureate degree or post-baccalaureate certificate;
5. Has passed the examination administered by ARRT;
6. Has current registration/certification as a radiologist assistant with ARRT;
7. Has a current Maryland license as a radiographer;
8. Completed a radiologist or radiation oncologist-directed clinical preceptorship; and
9. Completed a criminal history records check.

The application process, on average, may take 3 ‐ 6 weeks. However, the process may take longer depending on the individual applicant's circumstances or if the individual does not provide the required documentation in a timely manner.

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Complete and submit the Advanced Procedures Request Application. The application must be jointly submitted by the radiologist assistant and the radiologist or radiation oncologist.

Yes, there is a $100 fee for each Advanced Procedure Request Application submitted.

The radiologist assistant would have each radiologist or radiation oncologist complete and submit an Advanced Procedures Request Application.

An adequate number of cases equals a minimum of ten documented cases.

Yes, the Board will accept documentation of cases submitted to the ARRT for registration as a radiologist assistant if the cases were performed within the 2-year period immediately preceding the date that the radiologist assistant submits the Advanced Procedures Application to the Board.