About the CRA


The Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) credential is an exam-based certification tailored specifically to medical imaging administration, focusing on all aspects of imaging management in the range of practice settings.

The CRA is earned by passing a 185 question exam testing knowledge and excellence in:

  • Human Resource Management (HR)
  • Asset Resource Management (AM)
  • Financial Management (FM)
  • Operations Management (OM)
  • Communication and Information Management (CI)

Additionally, the credential must be renewed every three years and requires a minimum of 36 contact hours of continuing education studies in the five domains tested on the CRA examination, assuring continued high standards of knowledge and excellence.