https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DRSEM/Pages/RHB-Contact.aspx. The law requires that radiologic technologists be licensed to practice as radiographers. Completing the Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts may not automatically qualify the graduate to apply for the ARRT® examination. Some employers might require the radiologic technologist to have an ARRT® certification in addition to the State of California certification. BachelorofScienceinRadiationTherapyProgram(B.S.inRT) In California, all schools of Radiologic Technology must receive approval from the State of California Department of Public Health Radiologic Health Branch before students can begin a course of instruction. The Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts has obtained status as an approved school compliant with the Therapeutic Radiologic Technology instructional practices defined by California law. This school approval allows graduates of the program to apply to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT®) examination and apply for the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch for the Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist licensure. This school approval allows graduates of the program to apply to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT®) examination and apply for the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch for the Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist licensure. Eligibility for ARRT® Certification Per ARRT’s® “Equation for Excellence,” candidates for ARRT® certification must meet basic requirements in the three componentsoftheequation: 1. Ethics ARRT®Pre-ApplicationReviewProcess The American Registry of Radiologic Technology requires an applicant for the certifying exam to disclose any history of criminal and misdemeanor proceedings. The specific language is whether you havebeenconvictedofacrimeormisdemeanor,including,butnotlimitedto. 1. Misdemeanor 2. GrossMisdemeanor 3. Felony 4. All alcohol and drug-related violations 5. Military Court Martial For this section, “Convicted” includes a criminal proceeding where a finding or verdict of guilty is madeorreturned,but 1. Theadjudication of guilt is either withheld, deferred, or not entered; or 2. Thesentenceissuspendedorstayed,or 3. A criminal proceeding where the individual enters a plea of guilty or no contest (nolo contendere) or 4. Thereisapre-trial diversion. You are NOT required to report offenses committed as a juvenile and were adjudicated through the juvenile court system. An applicant with a concern is advised to obtain a pre-application review of eligibility for certification before entering the program. The information can be obtained from the ARRT® by calling (651) 687-0048 or their website at www.arrt.org. 2. Education 89