Licensure and Employment In New York State
To be employed in New York State (NYS) as a Radiologic Technologist, upon graduation from the Radiologic Technology Program, student-graduates must be licensed and registered to practice by the New York State Department of Health.
When determining eligibility for the ARRT examination, the ARRT requires the applicant to be of good moral character. The ARRT establishes a guideline for this criterion in the Standard of Ethics.
Any violation of the standards, either past or present, must be reviewed in order to determine if the inappropriate activity is indicative of the character of the applicant and may be a predictor of future behavior. A conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor is considered to be a violation of the Standard of Ethics.
A violation must be cleared before a student can be assigned to take the ARRT examination. The ARRT encourages early review so that there is no delay at the time of graduation.
An individual who has been involved in a criminal proceeding or who has been charged with or convicted of a crime, or entered a plea in abeyance may file a pre-application with the ARRT in order to obtain a ruling on the impact of the situation on their eligibility for certification and registration. A charge or conviction of, a plea of guilty to, or a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) to an offense, which is classified as a misdemeanor or felony, constitutes a conviction for ARRT purposes. For more information, download and review the information packet and/or consult the frequently asked questions.
In order to obtain a NYS Department of Health license in Radiologic Technology applicants must be of “good moral character”, as determined under the NYS Education Law. Applicants for NYS licensure must reveal whether they have a criminal record (felony or misdemeanor), whether any criminal charges are pending against them, whether any licensing or disciplinary authority has ever taken negative action against them, whether any hospital or licensed facility ever restricted or terminated professional training, employment, or privileges, and whether the applicant ever voluntarily or involuntarily resigned or withdrew from such association to avoid imposition of such measures. In addition, every New State applicant for a professional license, permit, or registration, or any renewal thereof, must file a written statement that, as of the date of filing, she or he is, or is not, under an obligation to pay child support. Individuals who are four or more months in arrears in child support may be subject to suspension of their business, professional and or driver’s licenses.
Federal law limits the issuance of professional licenses, registration and limited permits to United States citizens, or qualified aliens. Accordingly, the New York State Department of Health, and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation indicating citizenship or alien status.
* Please note each state Licensure and Certification eligibility requirements may differ.
Graduates are eligible to apply for the examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists to become Registered Radiologic Technologists and obtain New York State Licensure.
Per U.S. Federal Regulations, §668.43 (2019 Rule), and in compliance with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) Manual version 19.2, Nassau Community College provides the following disclosure related to the educational requirements for professional licensure and certification.
This Disclosure is strictly limited to Nassau Community College’s determination of whether its educational program, Associate Degree in Applied Science, Radiologic Technology that if successfully completed, would be sufficient to meet the educational licensure or certification requirements in a State for a Licensed Radiologic Technologist. The Radiologic Technology Program cannot provide verification of an individual’s ability to meet licensure or certification requirements unrelated to its educational programming. Such individual determinations are made by state licensing boards and are fact-specific determinations.
This disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny your application. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in state law or regulation that may affect your application for licensure and occur after this disclosure has been made. Enrolled students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact their State’s licensure entity using the link provided to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice.
Successful completion of the Radiologic Technology Program at Nassau Community College will allow the individual to sit for the ARRT exam for certification and registration as a Radiologic Technologist and apply for a New York State license.
Most states have licensing laws covering the practice of radiologic technology. In those states, you must obtain a state license before you can work as a radiologic technologist. Some—but not all—states require you to be certified and registered through ARRT before you can obtain a state license. Earning an ARRT credential doesn’t necessarily mean you are eligible to work in a particular state, applying for licensure may be necessary. Many states use ARRT credentials when making licensing decisions.
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