Radiologic Tech
preparation guide
Radiologic Technologist Licensure Examination — a month-by-month study plan and how to approach each subject.
The exam in brief
Two days, five subjects at 20% each: Radiologic Physics, Equipment, Radiobiology and Protection; Image Production and Evaluation; Radiographic Positioning and Procedures; Patient Care and Management; and Radiological Sciences. A weighted average of 75% with no subject below 60%. 58–59% of RadTech examinees passed in 2024 and 2025.
Official sources, dates and fees are on the Radiologic Tech page.
Month-by-month Radiologic Tech plan
Month 1: Map the subjects
See the whole Radiologic Tech before you start
- Take a diagnostic across every subject
- Note each subject's weight and the passing rule
- Build a weekly rotation that touches every subject
Month 2: First half of the syllabus
Radiologic Physics, Equipment & Protection, Image Production & Evaluation, Positioning & Radiologic Procedures
- Work through your notes chapter by chapter
- Answer practice questions after each chapter
- Keep an error log
Month 3: Second half of the syllabus
Patient Care & Management, Radiological Sciences
- Work through your notes chapter by chapter
- Revisit topics from your error log
- Start timed practice sets
Final month: Exam readiness
Stamina and recall
- Do full-length timed practice under exam conditions
- Revise your weakest subjects, not your safest
- Confirm your PRC exam permit, venue and allowed items
How to approach each subject
Radiologic Physics, Equipment & Protection
20% of the rating
- Work through every topic in the subject, not just the familiar ones
- Answer practice questions after each topic and read the explanations
- Log the traps you fall for and revisit them weekly
Image Production & Evaluation
20% of the rating
- Work through every topic in the subject, not just the familiar ones
- Answer practice questions after each topic and read the explanations
- Log the traps you fall for and revisit them weekly
Positioning & Radiologic Procedures
20% of the rating
- Work through every topic in the subject, not just the familiar ones
- Answer practice questions after each topic and read the explanations
- Log the traps you fall for and revisit them weekly
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Preparation time, passing rule and the next exam date
How long should I prepare for the Radiologic Tech?
Most reviewees plan for three to six months, depending on how recently they finished their degree. Map every subject first, then give more weeks to the heaviest and weakest subjects.
How do you pass the Radiologic Tech?
A weighted average of 75% with no subject below 60%. 58–59% of RadTech examinees passed in 2024 and 2025.
When is the next Radiologic Tech?
The next Radiologic Tech sitting is on 10–11 December 2026. The X-Ray Technologist exam (computer-based) runs the same days. Filing deadline: 10 November 2026. PRC targets results by 16 December 2026.
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