CE for X-Ray Techs: Common Questions
Short answers to the questions X-ray techs ask most about continuing education (CE). For the official rules, follow the links to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
How many CE credits do I need?
Most ARRT-registered technologists (R.T.s) need 24 CE credits every two years. This two-year period is called your biennium. The credits must be Category A or A+ and approved by a group the ARRT recognizes, such as the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
When are my credits due?
Your biennium ends on the last day of the month before your birth month. You report your credits by the end of your birth month, when you renew.
How do I report my CE credits?
When you renew with the ARRT, you report your credits on its “Report CE” page. Keep your CE4RT certificates.
What happens if I miss my deadline?
The ARRT puts you on CE probation. You get six months to finish and report your credits, and you pay a $100 fee. Credits you earn during probation do not count toward your next biennium.
Read the ARRT’s CE probation rules
What is CQR?
CQR stands for Continuing Qualifications Requirements. It applies to R.T.s who earned their credentials on or after January 1, 2011. Every 10 years, you fill out a professional profile and take a self-assessment. If the self-assessment finds gaps, you get assigned CE, called prescribed CE. Prescribed CE can also count toward your 24 credits.
Our CQR page · The ARRT’s CQR page
I have a limited X-ray license. Which rules apply?
Your state sets the CE rules for limited licenses. See our pages for Texas, Florida and California, or ask your state’s radiation control office.
Are CE4RT courses approved?
Our courses are approved by the ASRT for ARRT® CE credits.
How do CE4RT courses work?
Each course is an e-book and an online test. You need 75% to pass, and you get 3 tries. You can download your certificate as soon as you pass. Most 24-credit courses cost $97.95.
What if I am not happy with my course?
You get a full refund within 90 days if you have not passed the test yet.
Rules can change. Always check the ARRT’s website or your state’s agency for the latest rules. Last updated September 2026.