Radiologic Technologist / Kansas
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Kansas Radiologic Technologist License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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

What the Kansas data shows for Radiologic Technologists

Kansas sets the entry bar for radiologic technologists at 1,923 training hours and a passing score on ARRT Examination. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Kansas's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

Budget $85 to get started, plus $76 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 24 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

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

Licensing Ease Score

C
Licensing Ease Score
58/100
Radiologic Technologist · Kansas

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
1,923 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B-
$85
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B-
$38/yr
$76 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 Kansas

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
1,923 hours
Exam Requirement
ARRT Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$85
Renewal Fee
$76
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Kansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Radiologic Technologist in Kansas? ▼
Kansas requires 1923 education/training hours, passing an exam (ARRT Examination), and an initial fee of $85. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Radiologic Technologist in Kansas? ▼
Kansas licenses radiologic technologists who complete its requirements (1923 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Kansas licensing board.
Can I transfer my Radiologic Technologist license to Kansas 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 Kansas licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Kansas require a background check for Radiologic Technologist licensing? ▼
Kansas does require a background check before issuing a radiologic technologist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Radiologic Technologist in Kansas? ▼
Kansas ties continued radiologic technologist licensure to 24 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $76 renewal fee.

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What to do with this radiologic technologist license

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

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

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