Radiologic Technologist / Virginia
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Virginia 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 Virginia data shows for Radiologic Technologists

To practice as a radiologic technologist in Virginia, the state licensing board requires 2,084 documented education or training hours, a passing score on ARRT Examination. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Virginia's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

The initial price tag is $131, and renewal costs $111 every 2 years. Maintaining the license requires 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

For radiologic technologists, the reciprocity picture is: ARRT certification recognized in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
49/100
Radiologic Technologist · Virginia

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
2,084 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$131
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C-
$56/yr
$111 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 Virginia

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
2,084 hours
Exam Requirement
ARRT Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$131
Renewal Fee
$111
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 Virginia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Radiologic Technologist in Virginia? ▼
In Virginia, the license path calls for 2084 education/training hours, a passing score on ARRT Examination, and a $131 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Radiologic Technologist in Virginia? ▼
To become a licensed radiologic technologist in Virginia, you must meet the state's requirements including 2084 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Virginia licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Radiologic Technologist license to Virginia from another state? ▼
For radiologic technologists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: ARRT certification recognized in most states. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Virginia licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Virginia require a background check for Radiologic Technologist licensing? ▼
Virginia 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 Virginia? ▼
Licensed radiologic technologists in Virginia must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $111.

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What to do with this radiologic technologist license

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

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

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