How did ARRT get involved in R.R.A. certification?
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) convened a panel in early 2002 including representatives from the American College of Radiology (ACR), ARRT, state licensing agencies, the National Society of Radiology Practitioner Assistants, educators, and industry. That panel produced a consensus document proposing the position’s title and definition and addressing educational preparation, roles and responsibilities, levels of supervision, and regulatory issues. Building on the panel’s concept and consensus, ARRT established an advisory committee to develop certification standards. The eight-member committee included Radiology Practitioner Assistants (RPAs) and educators involved in radiologist assistant programs, all of whom are Registered Technologists; radiologists identified by ACR; a health physicist; and ARRT Board and staff representatives.
