Instructions for Graduates of Schools Located Outside of New York State
All graduates of schools located outside of New York State must submit all of the following items to apply for a license to practice radiologic technology in New York State:
- A completed application.
- A copy of school certificate/diploma or transcript. If date of graduation was more than ten years ago, also submit a resume that clearly shows employment as a radiologic technologist.
- A check for $120 made payable to the New York State Department of Health; and
- Proof of having passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination. An applicant may provide proof by submitting a copy of:
- ARRT certificate with current sticker or
- current wallet card or
- examination score of 75% or higher.
Recent graduates who are waiting to either take the ARRT exam or to receive exam results and who are requesting a Temporary Permit to practice radiologic technology in New York State, must submit either a letter from their Program Director that states both their graduation date and their eligibility to take the ARRT examination, or a copy of their ARRT Admission Notice.
- Individuals who are licensed by a state that uses the ARRT examination as the state licensing examination must also submit a copy of that license.
Individuals are licensed by a state that does not use the ARRT examination, must first obtain ARRT certification before applying to New York State.
If you need to apply to the ARRT, please contact them at the following address or telephone number:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
1225 Northland Drive
St. Paul, MN 55120-1155
(651) 687-0048