Radiologic Technologist / Idaho
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Idaho Radiologic Technologist License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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

What the Idaho data shows for Radiologic Technologists

Becoming a licensed radiologic technologist in Idaho means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 1,895 training hours, a passing score on ARRT Examination, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Idaho regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

Upfront cost is $77, with renewal running $70 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.

On reciprocity, radiologic technologists should know: ARRT certification recognized in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
60/100
Radiologic Technologist · Idaho

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
1,895 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B
$77
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B
$35/yr
$70 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 Idaho

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
1,895 hours
Exam Requirement
ARRT Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$77
Renewal Fee
$70
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 Idaho licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Idaho licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Radiologic Technologist in Idaho? ▼
Idaho's requirements cover 1895 hours of education or training, the ARRT Examination exam, and an initial fee of $77. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Radiologic Technologist in Idaho? ▼
To become a licensed radiologic technologist in Idaho, you must meet the state's requirements including 1895 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Idaho licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Radiologic Technologist license to Idaho from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for radiologic technologists nationally works like this: ARRT certification recognized in most states. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Idaho. Verify the specifics with the Idaho licensing board.
Does Idaho require a background check for Radiologic Technologist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for radiologic technologist licensing in Idaho. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Radiologic Technologist in Idaho? ▼
To stay licensed as a radiologic technologist in Idaho, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $70.

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What to do with this radiologic technologist license

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

  • See how Idaho'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 Idaho's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Idaho overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Idaho 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.