Are you one of the approximately 250,000 radiology technicians working in the U.S.? Perhaps you are about to become one?

Either way, you might think about how you will earn your required continuing education credits. There are a lot of different course options available, and it’s not always easy to tell which ones are right for you. 

Read on to learn more about some of the most popular and worthwhile CE credits for radiology and the process that’s required to obtain them.

Radiology CE Credit Requirements

During every two-year period, The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT®) requires radiology technologists and radiation therapists to earn 24 continuing education credits.

Earning these credits allows you to maintain your certification. It also ensures you’re up to date on the latest techniques and industry information.

Which Continuing Education Courses Should You Take?

You now know how many credits you need to keep your license as a radiology technologist. There are quite a few options available to you. 

The following are some options you may want to consider.

Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

Every radiology technologist should have an extensive knowledge of the human body, in terms of both form and function.

You’ll have covered this information during the initial coursework you took to become a radiographic technologist. If you want to dive deeper and expand your understanding, this course is great to consider taking.

It covers the latest anatomy and physiology research to fill in the gaps and help you take your knowledge of the body to the next level.

The course provides you with 35 ARRT® Category A CE credits upon completion.

Cardiology Secrets

In you work as a radiographic technologist, do you work with a lot of cardiology patients? Are you interested in pursuing a new job that will require you to work with this population?

In either case, the Cardiology Secrets continuing education course is a good one to pursue. It’ll help you understand the heart and different cardiovascular diseases. It’ll also help you improve your patient management skills.

This course is worth 33.25 ARRT® Category A CE credits.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging CE course is a good option for those who want to learn more about the fundamental MRI techniques needed for steady-state and transient-state imaging.

You will learn about electricity and magnetism and receive in-depth explanations of how MRI machines work. You’ll also learn about the latest MRI imaging techniques.

This course provides 26 ARRT® Category A CE credits.

Computed Tomography

The Computed Tomography CE course provides students with extensive information regarding advances in CT scanning. They’ll learn about volume CT scanning, multi-slice applications and much more.

You will feel much more confident doing CT scans after completing this course. It is worth 24 ARRT® Category A CE credits, so it’s a perfect fit that allows you to meet your requirements for one two-year period.

Spine Imaging

Spine imaging can be tricky for some radiographic technologists. After completing this course, you’ll feel much better about getting clear and precise images of the spine. 

The Spine Imaging course covers a variety of case studies that help technicians expand their knowledge. These case studies include background details, histopathology, and management information. They’ll help you recognize patterns and avoid common spinal imaging mistakes.

The course is worth 12 ARRT® Category A CE credits.

Pediatric Radiology: The Requisites

Pediatric radiology is another area that can be troublesome for many radiographic technologists.

This course can help to address common issues that you may experience when getting images of young children.

It covers trends in pediatric imaging and safety practices for children and is ideal for anyone who works with children regularly. It provides insight into communicating with children’s family members, too.

The course provides 25 ARRT® Category A CE credits upon completion.

Gastrointestinal Imaging

The Gastrointestinal Imaging course covers the basics of GI radiology. It also addresses a variety of techniques (including cross-sectional techniques and fluoroscopy) that radiographic technologists often use when conducting this type of imaging and includes 200 case studies organized by difficulty and by body part.

The course is worth 15 ARRT® Category A CE credits.

Emergency Radiology

The Emergency Radiology CE course helps you learn more about proper imaging practices during emergency situations. You’ll learn about a variety of topics, including:

  • MDCT-A Vascular Injury
  • CT and MRI of spinal injuries
  • CNS emergencies
  • Bowel emergencies

This course also covers general radiology regarding trauma, stroke, and other conditions. It provides 18 Category A CE credits and is only available as an eBook.

The Easiest Way to Earn CE Credits

Online courses, like those offered by Scrubs CE, are some of the best options for folks who want to earn their continuing education credits while also keeping up with the demands of everyday life.

When you’re a busy radiographic technologist, it can be hard for you to juggle your career and work toward your continuing education credits. With an online course, though, you can work at your own pace (as long as you meet the two-year deadline). You can also tackle your coursework at times that best suit your schedule.

Most of the courses we offer give you access to everything you need online. You’ll even receive a certificate of completion when you’ve finished and passed your test. That sounds much better than trying to get to a seminar after a long day at work.

Start Earning Your CE Credits for Radiology Today

As you can see, there are lots of different CE credits for radiology that you can earn to retain your license and expand your career opportunities. Keep this list in mind and start thinking about which credits you want to try to earn first. 

When you’re ready to pursue CE credits, check out the courses available on our site today. We have the largest variety of homestudy courses available. No matter what your interests are, there’s something here for you.

Visit the Radiology Continuing Education section of our site today to learn more.