About ARMRIT

The registry of MRI specialists

Founded in 1991, ARMRIT was the first MRI registry to require MRI-specific education, in-depth clinical training and hands-on experience.

Our beginning

A path for technologists who train in MRI

ARMRIT was created for MRI technologists who choose to train specifically in MRI rather than through a radiology or radiography background. As an international certifying body, it certifies technologists who meet its criteria and work in MRI facilities at hospitals and private, non-hospital sites.

ARMRIT has certified technologists in 46 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, Canada, Britain, Asia and the Middle East, and today counts more than 4,400 members. Its board and examination committee include MRI researchers, physicists, technologists, educators and legal advisors.

Mission

To recognize individuals qualified as specialists in MRI, a technology that uses non-ionizing radiation, and to promote high standards of patient care and safety in MRI, including interventional, cardiovascular, functional and breast imaging.

Objectives

Promote high standards of MRI education and clinical training before entering the profession.
Promote the high standards of professionalism a diagnostic medical imaging specialty requires.
Administer competency examinations that measure the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills needed to perform the work of an MRI specialist.

Milestones

Thirty-five years of firsts

1991
Incorporated in New York
Founded as RMRIT, the Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists, Inc., the first registry to require MRI-specific education, clinical training and hands-on experience.
2005
The first annual meeting
A yearly seminar begins, offering twelve hours of MRI lectures from national and international leaders in the field.
2010
Raymond Damadian, MD
The inventor of the modern MRI scanner is the meeting’s featured speaker.
2020
ACR recognition
On September 17, the ACR MRI Accreditation Committee recognizes ARMRIT as an autonomous certifying body.
2026
A modern registry
Applications and renewals move to the ARMRIT Portal, and Kryterion begins delivering the exam at test centers and online.

Engraved illustration of a state capitol building

Advocacy

ARMRIT speaks up for MRI

ARMRIT educates legislators at the federal, state and local levels on the need for universal standards in MRI education and training, so every MRI patient is scanned by a qualified specialist.

Oregon and West Virginia were the first states to license MRI technologists with ARMRIT as recognized criteria. North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Mexico and Washington have followed, and ARMRIT continues to work with legislators in other states, including New York and California.

See where ARMRIT is recognized

Leadership

Board of Directors

James F. Coffin, ARMRIT
President & Executive Director
Delray Beach, FL
Charles G. Fiore, Esq.
Senior Director & Legal Counsel
New York, NY
S. Keith Prince, BS, ARMRIT
Director, Examination Committee Chair
Denton, TX
William J. Woodward, ARMRIT
Director, Legislation & Regulation Chair
Portland, OR
Stephen M. Dashnaw, ET, ARMRIT
Director, MRI Research Chair
Wayne, NJ
Andrew J. Rose, BS
Director, Public Member
Lincroft, NJ

Code of Ethics

The standard every ARMRIT tech upholds

Adopted by the ARMRIT Board of Directors. An MRI technologist shall:

Code of Ethics (PDF)

1
Provide quality service and patient care with empathy, respect and concern for the rights, privacy and safety of the patient.
2
Always be aware of the precautions necessary and available to anyone in the MRI environment in order to safeguard the patient and others.
3
Respect confidentiality and never divulge patient information to anyone not directly related to the care of the patient, as allowed by law.
4
Adhere to and comply with the statutes, laws, regulations and specifications that govern MRI technology under federal, state and local law.
5
Perform assigned duties responsibly, accurately, competently and professionally.
6
Endeavor to enhance and improve knowledge of the specialty and skills annually through formal and informal continuing education.
7
Not violate any laws.
8
Promote community awareness of the importance of quality health care, and participate in related activities whenever possible.