The Certified Radiology Administrator exam is getting an update
The exam for the Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) credential is being updated to ensure it better aligns with today’s imaging landscape.
AHRA recently shared that the exam will debut a new format starting in the fall. It has been reworked to better reflect the challenges today’s imaging leaders face. The revised content outline includes streamlined task and knowledge statements and updated healthcare and leadership concepts. It also will reduce the emphasis on procedural skills, instead shifting focus toward how to apply knowledge in real-world administrative scenarios.
An updated version of the AHRA Professional Development Textbook Series and additional reference materials will soon be available to coincide with the CRA exam changes. Updated content guidelines can be found here.
The updated exam form will establish a new passing benchmark, which will delay the release of scores until January 2027. As a result, exam fees in the fall will be offered at half price. Fall exam candidates also will receive a discount on their new textbooks.
Important dates:
The spring application window opened on Monday, February 2. The application deadline for the spring is March 16; the spring testing window is May 1 through 31.
For those who anticipate taking the test in the fall, applications are open from Wednesday, July 29, until Wednesday, Sept. 17. The testing window is Nov. 1–30, with scores expected to be released by mid-January 2027.
The CRA program is governed by the Radiology Administration Certification Commission. RACC is an independent organization that ensures the integrity of the credential and its value for leaders in radiology administration.
Learn more about the CRA credential, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, here.
In addition to her background in journalism, Hannah also has patient-facing experience in clinical settings, having spent more than 12 years working as a registered rad tech. She began covering the medical imaging industry for Innovate Healthcare in 2021.