Radiologic Technologist / Tennessee
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Tennessee 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 Tennessee data shows for Radiologic Technologists

Tennessee's path to radiologic technologist licensure runs through 2,065 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on ARRT Examination, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Tennessee folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

Budget $126 to get started, plus $107 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

D
Licensing Ease Score
49/100
Radiologic Technologist · Tennessee

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
2,065 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$126
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C-
$54/yr
$107 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 Tennessee

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
2,065 hours
Exam Requirement
ARRT Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$126
Renewal Fee
$107
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 Tennessee licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Radiologic Technologist in Tennessee? ▼
Tennessee's requirements cover 2065 hours of education or training, the ARRT Examination exam, and an initial fee of $126. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Radiologic Technologist in Tennessee? ▼
Certification as a radiologic technologist in Tennessee means clearing the state's checklist: 2065 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Tennessee licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Radiologic Technologist license to Tennessee from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for radiologic technologists: ARRT certification recognized in most states. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Tennessee licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Tennessee require a background check for Radiologic Technologist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for radiologic technologist licensing in Tennessee. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Radiologic Technologist in Tennessee? ▼
To stay licensed as a radiologic technologist in Tennessee, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $107.

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What to do with this radiologic technologist license

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

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

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

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