Recognition
Recognized where MRI is regulated
From the American College of Radiology to state licensing boards, ARMRIT certification is written into the standards that govern MRI.
State licensure
Six states write ARMRIT into MRI licensure
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 Ohio’s Department of Health recognizes ARMRIT as a certifying body.
Select a highlighted state for details.
Accreditation and quality
- ACR
American College of Radiology
The ACR MRI Accreditation Committee recognized ARMRIT on September 17, 2020 as an autonomous certifying body that meets ACR accreditation requirements for MRI technologists.
ACR technologist requirements - IAC
Intersocietal Accreditation Commission
Includes ARMRIT as a recognized certifying body for MRI technologists.
- TJC
The Joint Commission
Includes ARMRIT as a recognized certifying body for MRI technologists.
- RadSite
RadSite
Includes ARMRIT as a recognized certifying organization for MRI technologists in its MAP Standards.
radsitequality.com - CMS
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Under MIPPA, providers of advanced imaging must be accredited to be reimbursed. All four CMS-designated accrediting organizations (ACR, IAC, The Joint Commission and RadSite) recognize ARMRIT.
State licensure
- OR
Oregon Board of Medical Imaging
ARMRIT certification is a route to the Medical Imaging Technologist license for MRI.
oregon.gov/obmi - WV
West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners
Includes ARMRIT certification as a requirement to be eligible for a license to practice MRI technology.
- ND
North Dakota Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Board
ARMRIT techs working in North Dakota can apply for their MRI license.
ndmirtboard.com - NH
New Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Includes ARMRIT certification as a requirement to be eligible for a license to practice MRI technology.
oplc.nh.gov - NM
New Mexico Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Act Committee
New Mexico’s finalized medical imaging license rules include ARMRIT for MRI technologists.
- WA
Washington State Legislature
Includes ARMRIT certification as a requirement to be eligible for a license to practice MRI technology.
- OH
Ohio Department of Health
Officially includes ARMRIT as a recognized certifying body for MRI technologists.
Government, workforce and education
- USDOL
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship
Graduates of Registered Apprenticeship programs may sit for the ARMRIT exam. MRI Technologist O*NET 29-2035.00, RAPIDS 1115.
dol.gov/apprenticeship - VA
Veterans Administration
Recognizes and approves ARMRIT, and reimburses the application and examination fees for eligible members under the GI Bill.
GI Bill and certification tests - O*NET
O*NET OnLine
Lists ARMRIT certification for the MRI Technologist occupation, as a partner of the American Job Center network.
onetonline.org - ACE
American Council on Education
ACE CREDIT has evaluated the ARMRIT MRI Technologist examination and recommends it for college-level credit.
- ICE
Institute for Credentialing Excellence
ARMRIT is a member organization.
credentialingexcellence.org - LA County
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
Includes ARMRIT certification in the selection requirements for MRI technologist positions in county hospitals.