ARMRIT picks Kryterion to modernize MRI certification testing

The American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists will use Kryterion’s secure testing platform starting in July 2026 to expand access to MRI certification. The move adds test centers, online proctoring and future delivery options while preserving the credential’s exam integrity.

Why it matters: - ARMRIT’s certification is a key credential for MRI technologists seeking to prove competence in a specialized field. - The new testing model is designed to make certification easier to access without lowering exam security or standards. - The change matters for employers, educators and patients because MRI workforce demand continues to grow.

What happened: - Kryterion announced a strategic partnership with ARMRIT, the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists. - The rollout begins in July 2026. - ARMRIT candidates will use Kryterion’s secure testing platform for a hybrid certification model. - The model includes test centers, online proctored exams and future expanded testing and psychometric options.

The details: - ARMRIT has used a certification model for more than three decades. - ARMRIT says the credential has been a gold-standard certification for MRI professionals. - The updated process is meant to streamline registration and testing. - ARMRIT expects the new system to reduce friction and shorten certification timelines. - Kryterion’s platform was selected for secure, high-stakes exam delivery and broader candidate choice. - The expanded delivery model is intended to help ARMRIT reach more MRI professionals nationwide and support workforce growth in medical imaging. - Kryterion was founded in 2001 and offers online test development and delivery services through its Webassessor platform. - ARMRIT was founded in 1991 and is based in Florida. - ARMRIT says it is the first and only registry that certifies MRI technologists nationally and internationally, including Canada, South America, England, South Korea and countries in the Middle East. - ARMRIT also offers a voluntary accreditation program for MRI schools in the United States. - ARMRIT says it has more than 4,400 members, mostly in the United States and around the world.

Between the lines: - The partnership reflects a broader shift in professional testing toward hybrid delivery and more flexible candidate access. - ARMRIT is trying to modernize its credentialing process while keeping the security and credibility that are central to high-stakes healthcare certification. - The collaboration could give ARMRIT room to expand later into additional psychometric services and program enhancements.

What's next: - The first phase will focus on secure and flexible exam delivery. - ARMRIT and Kryterion plan to explore expanded psychometric services and certification program enhancements. - The partners also expect additional opportunities to strengthen ARMRIT’s credentialing ecosystem.