Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA)
Credential: Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA)
Credentialing Agency: Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA)
Renewal Period: 1 year
The Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA), Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) certification is for mid-level practitioners in Radiology. An RPA is a health professional certified and registered as a radiographer and credentialed to provide primary radiology health care services with physician supervision. Within the physician/RPA relationship, RPAs exercise autonomy in decision making in the role of a primary caregiver with regard to patient assessment, patient management and in providing a broad range of medical imaging and interventional services. To earn the RPA certification, candidates must be an active registered American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) radiographer, possess Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, and meet both education and experience requirements. Candidates must also pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: Certified ARRT Radiographer in good standing; current ACLS certification
- Experience: 5 years
- Education: Approved Program
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 1 year
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA)
P.O. Box 469
Plaistow, NH 03865
Phone: (603) 421-2020
Contact Page
Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be a certified and registered American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) radiographer in good standing.
Candidates must possess current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Education REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be a graduate of a CBRPA recognized educational program housed in a post-secondary institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Note: The curriculum must contain the topics outlined in the CBRPA content specifications. The academic portion of the program must result in obtaining a baccalaureate degree.
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must possess five years of experience as a registered technologist at the time of applying for the exam.
Candidates must have completed a clinical preceptorship supervised by a radiologist and have the CBRPA clinical competencies verified by the supervising physician(s).
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) examination:
RECERTIFICATION
Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA)
Renewal Period: 1 year