ISSRT, ASRT, ARRT, IEMA—what do these abbreviations mean and which agencies are required for an Illinois radiologic technologist?
IEMA and ARRT are required if you are employed in Illinois. IEMA is the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. If you want to work as a radiologic technologist in the state of Illinois, you need Illinois accreditation. You will need 24 hours of continuing education every two years as part of the requirements of IEMA. You renew every year with IEMA. IEMA is the state agency responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation. IEMA also inspects all the x-ray, therapy, nuclear medicine, mammography, and dental x-ray equipment in the state. ARRT is the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. If you pass the Registry exam, you are a registered radiologic technologist. Annually, you need to renew your credential. 24 hours of continuing education every two years is a requirement of the ARRT. ISSRT and ASRT are not required if you are employed in Illinois. However, being a member of these organizations will give you many benefits. The
