The need for radiographers or radiologic technologists in Ohio will increase by more than 11 percent from 2008 through 2018, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. To enter the field, prospective radiographers must gain a license from the Ohio Department of Health. The steps you must take to earn this licensure depend upon your previous experience and education.
Registration Route
One path to radiographer licensing in Ohio is through obtaining the Registered Radiologic Technologist certification offered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. To begin this route, you must first attend a radiography education program approved by the ARRT. As of January 2011, 29 colleges in Ohio had such programs, most of which lasted around two years. Next, obtain an application from the ARRT website, complete it and return it to the ARRT by mail along with the necessary registration fee. As of January 2011, this fee was $200. You will then receive verification from the ARRT that you are eligible to complete the required examination. Contact the nearest Pearson Vue Testing Center or visit Pearson's online website to schedule a date and time for your examination. Eight centers were located in Ohio as of January 2011.
Out-of-State License Route
If you have a license as a radiographer from another state, you qualify for licensing in Ohio, provided your credentials are not expired. For this path to licensure, simply make a copy of your unexpired license from another state. If you no longer have a copy of your license, you can typically request a duplicate from the agency that issued the licensing. States may charge a fee for a duplicate license.
Education and Exam Route
For the third path to certification, you can attend a radiography training program at any college or university that has regional accreditation from an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. When you successfully finish your course, you can obtain a registration form for the Ohio state radiography examination or contact the Ohio Department of Health by phone to receive one. Complete the form and return it to the Cleveland Clinic at that address provided on the form along with the required fee, which was $165 as of January 2010. You will then receive notification that you are eligible to take the examination. Then, you can select a date to take the test. You will need to travel to the Quest Business Center in Columbus, Ohio, to take the examination.
Other Steps
Once you have completed one set of steps toward radiography licensing in Ohio, the final step is to formally apply for licensing. To do this, visit the Ohio Department of Health website, where complete the application online or download and print an application. You must pay an initial application fee either online with a credit card or by mail with the paper form. As of January 2011, the amount of the fee was $45.
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