Radiologic Technologist / Iowa
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Iowa Radiologic Technologist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Performs diagnostic imaging including X-rays, CT, and MRI.

What the Iowa data shows for Radiologic Technologists

Iowa's path to radiologic technologist licensure runs through 1,932 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on ARRT Examination, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Iowa folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

Budget $88 to get started, plus $78 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: ARRT certification recognized in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

C
Licensing Ease Score
57/100
Radiologic Technologist · Iowa

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
1,932 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C+
$88
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B-
$39/yr
$78 every 2 years
Continuing Education C-
12.0 hrs/yr
24 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Iowa

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
1,932 hours
Exam Requirement
ARRT Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$88
Renewal Fee
$78
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Compare all states for Radiologic Technologist All Iowa licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Iowa licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Radiologic Technologist in Iowa? ▼
Iowa's requirements cover 1932 hours of education or training, the ARRT Examination exam, and an initial fee of $88. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Radiologic Technologist in Iowa? ▼
To become a licensed radiologic technologist in Iowa, you must meet the state's requirements including 1932 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Iowa licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Radiologic Technologist license to Iowa from another state? ▼
Radiologic Technologist licenses generally reciprocate as follows: ARRT certification recognized in most states. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Iowa licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Iowa require a background check for Radiologic Technologist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for radiologic technologist licensing in Iowa. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Radiologic Technologist in Iowa? ▼
Licensed radiologic technologists in Iowa must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $78.

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What to do with this radiologic technologist license

Radiologic Technologist in Iowa, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a radiologic technologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Iowa's radiologic technologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Radiologic Technologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state radiologic technologist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Iowa's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Iowa overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Iowa licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.