Career Details

Certified Radiology Nurse

Description

Certification and Recertification is administered by the Radiologic Nursing Certification Board (RNCB) separate from ARIN. The CRN® certification program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification, Inc. Members of the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) receive a substantial discount fees for the CRN Exam. Click here for more information on Certification.

Certifying Organization

Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Radiology Administrator

Certifying Organization

Association for Medical Imaging Management

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certification in Medical Health Physics

Certifying Organization

American Board of Medical Physics

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality

Certifying Organization

National Association for Healthcare Quality

Type

A - Core

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