Information for Applicants with Training in the Armed Services
Applicants with training in the armed services must submit all of the following items to apply for a license to practice radiologic technology in New York State:
- A completed application,
- A check for $120 payable to the New York State Department of Health,
- A copy of discharge papers (DD214) and school certificates showing graduation from a radiologic technologist program as listed below:
Military Branch Required Forms Type of Endorsement Air Force STTC Form 725 Final Endorsement Army Diploma Endorsement of Program Director Navy NEC-8452 Certificate Endorsement of Program Director If date of graduation was more than ten years ago, include a resume that clearly shows employment as a radiologic technologist.
- 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.
The Department will not issue a license to applicants with training in the armed forces that have not passed the ARRT examination. Applicants 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 a copy of their ARRT Admission Notice. These applicants must have been scheduled to take the exam within one year of separation from the Armed Forces.
The ARRT can be contacted at (651) 687-0048 for exam information. The N.Y.S. Department of Health can be contacted at (518) 402-7580 for information regarding the New York licensing process.