Exam Breakdown and Timing
Exam:
Core Exam
| Day | Session | Registration / Check-in (minutes) | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Tutorial / Practice (minutes) | Total Exam Time | Break Time1 (minutes) | Total Time2 | Condition Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a | 10 | 120 | 2 hours and 10 minutes | 20 | 2 hours and 30 minutes | 15 | 2 hours and 55 minutes | |
| Required intermission (60 minutes) | |||||||||
| 1 | b | 10 | 120 | 2 hours and 10 minutes | N/A | 2 hours and 10 minutes | 15 | 2 hours and 35 minutes | |
| Total for day 1 | 240 | 6 hours and 30 minutes | |||||||
| 2 | a | 10 | 120 | 2 hours and 10 minutes | N/A | 2 hours and 10 minutes | 15 | 2 hours and 35 minutes | |
| Required intermission (60 minutes) | |||||||||
| 2 | b | 10 | 120 | 2 hours and 10 minutes | N/A | 2 hours and 10 minutes | 15 | 2 hours and 35 minutes | |
| Total for day 2 | 240 | 6 hours and 10 minutes | |||||||
| 3 | a | 10 | 120 | 2 hours and 10 minutes | N/A | 2 hours and 10 minutes | 15 | 2 hours and 35 minutes | |
| Required intermission (60 minutes) | |||||||||
| 3 | b | 10 | 57 | 1 hour and 1 minute | N/A | 1 hour and 1 minute | 10 | 1 hour and 21 minutes | |
| Total for day 3 | 177 | 4 hours and 56 minutes | |||||||
| ALL | 17 hours and 36 minutes | Physics Only | |||||||
1 This exam is scheduled with a one-hour required intermission each day between sessions.
Break time is calculated at 5 minutes per hour (rounded up to the next hour).
You can take more breaks than these; however, your exam time will continue to count down.
2This is the total allotted time for the exam. Your total exam time may be less.
Conditioned Core Exam - PHYSICS ONLY
| Day | Session | Registration / Check-in (minutes) | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Tutorial / Practice (minutes) | Total Exam Time | Break Time1 (minutes) | Total Time2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a | 10 | 136 | 2 hours and 27 minutes | 20 | 2 hours and 47 minutes | 15 | 3 hours and 12 minutes |
1Break time is calculated at 5 minutes per hour (rounded up to the next hour).
You can take more breaks than these; however, your exam time will continue to count down.
2This is the total allotted time for the exam. Your total exam time may be less.
Certifying Exam
| Day | Session | Registration / Check-in (minutes) | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Tutorial / Practice (minutes) | Total Exam Time | Break Time1 (minutes) | Total Time2 | Condition Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a | 10 | 118 | 2 hours and 8 minutes | 20 | 2 hours and 28 minutes | 15 | 2 hours and 53 minutes | |
| Required intermission (60 minutes) | |||||||||
| 1 | b | 10 | 180 | 3 hours and 15 minutes | N/A | 3 hours and 15 minutes | 20 | 3 hours and 45 minutes | |
| All | 7 hours and 38 minutes | No | |||||||
1 This exam is scheduled with a one hour required intermission between sessions a and b.
Break time is calculated at 5 minutes per hour (rounded up to the next hour).
You can take more breaks than these; however, your exam time will continue to count down.
2This is the total allotted time for the exam. Your total exam time may be less.
Radioisotope Safety Exam (RISE)
| Day | Session | Registration / Check-in (minutes) | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Tutorial / Practice (minutes) | Total Exam Time | Break Time1 (minutes) | Total Time2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a | 10 | 70 | 1 hour and 16 minutes | 20 | 1 hour and 36 minutes | 10 | 1 hour and 56 minutes |
1Break time is calculated at 5 minutes per hour (rounded up to the next hour).
You can take more breaks than these; however, your exam time will continue to count down.
2This is the total allotted time for the exam. Your total exam time may be less.
Neuroradiology Subspecialty Exam
| Day | Session | Registration / Check-in (minutes) | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Tutorial / Practice (minutes) | Total Exam Time | Break Time1 (minutes) | Total Time2 | Condition Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a | 10 | 180 | 3 hours and 15 minutes | 20 | 3 hours and 35 minutes | 20 | 4 hours and 5 minutes | Yes |
Conditioned Neuroradiology Subspecialty Exam
| Day | Session | Registration / Check-in (minutes) | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Tutorial / Practice (minutes) | Total Exam Time | Break Time1 (minutes) | Total Time2 | Condition Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a | 10 | 60 | 1 hour and 5 minutes | 20 | 1 hours and 25 minutes | 10 | 1 hours and 45 minutes | No |
1Break time is calculated at 5 minutes per hour (rounded up to the next hour).
You can take more breaks than these; however, your exam time will continue to count down.
2This is the total allotted time for the exam. Your total exam time may be less.
Pediatric Radiology Subspecialty Exam
| Day | Session | Registration / Check-in (minutes) | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Tutorial / Practice (minutes) | Total Exam Time | Break Time1 (minutes) | Total Time2 | Condition Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a | 10 | 180 | 3 hours and 15 minutes | 20 | 3 hours and 35 minutes | 20 | 4 hours and 5 minutes | No |
1Break time is calculated at 5 minutes per hour (rounded up to the next hour).
You can take more breaks than these; however, your exam time will continue to count down.
2This is the total allotted time for the exam. Your total exam time may be less.
Nuclear Radiology Subspecialty Exam
| Day | Session | Registration / Check-in (minutes) | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Tutorial / Practice (minutes) | Total Exam Time | Break Time1 (minutes) | Total Time2 | Condition Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a | 10 | 180 | 3 hours and 15 minutes | 20 | 3 hours and 35 minutes | 20 | 4 hours and 5 minutes | No |
1Break time is calculated at 5 minutes per hour (rounded up to the next hour).
You can take more breaks than these; however, your exam time will continue to count down.
2This is the total allotted time for the exam. Your total exam time may be less.
Clinical Oncology Exam
| Day | Session | Registration / Check-in (minutes) | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Tutorial / Practice (minutes) | Total Exam Time | Break Time1 (minutes) | Total Time2 | Condition Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a | 10 | 118 | 2 hours and 8 minutes | 20 | 2 hours and 28 minutes | 15 | 2 hours and 53 minutes | N |
| Required Intermission | 60 | ||||||||
| 1 | b | 10 | 118 | 2 hours and 8 minutes | N/A | 2 hours and 8 minutes | 15 | 2 hours and 33 minutes | N |
1This exam is scheduled with a one-hour required intermission between sessions.
Break time is calculated at 5 minutes per hour (rounded up to the next hour).
You can take more breaks than these; however, your exam time will continue to count down.
2This is the total allotted time for the exam. Your total exam time may be less.
Medical Physics Exam
| Day | Session | Registration / Check-in (minutes) | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Tutorial / Practice (minutes) | Total Exam Time | Break Time1 (minutes) | Total Time2 | Condition Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physics | 10 | 100 | 1 hour and 48 minutes | 20 | 2 hours and 8 minutes | 10 | 2 hours and 28 minutes |
1Break time is calculated at 5 minutes per hour (rounded up to the next hour).
You can take more breaks than these; however, your exam time will continue to count down.
2This is the total allotted time for the exam. Your total exam time may be less.
Radiation and Cancer Biology Exam
| Day | Session | Registration / Check-in (minutes) | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Tutorial / Practice (minutes) | Total Exam Time | Break Time1 (minutes) | Total Time2 | Condition Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biology | 10 | 100 | 1 hour and 48 minutes | 20 | 2 hours and 8 minutes | 10 | 2 hours and 28 minutes |
1Break time is calculated at 5 minutes per hour (rounded up to the next hour).
You can take more breaks than these; however, your exam time will continue to count down.
2This is the total allotted time for the exam. Your total exam time may be less.
Medical Physics & Radiation and Cancer Biology Exam
| Day | Session | Registration / Check-in (minutes) | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Tutorial / Practice (minutes) | Total Exam Time | Break Time1 (minutes) | Total Time2 | Condition Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physics | 10 | 100 | 1 hour and 48 minutes | 20 | 2 hours and 8 minutes | 10 | 2 hours and 28 minutes | Y |
| Required Intermission | 60 | ||||||||
| 1 | Biology | 10 | 100 | 1 hour and 48 minutes | N/A | 1 hours and 48 minutes | 10 | 2 hours and 8 minutes | Y |
1Break time is calculated at 5 minutes per hour (rounded up to the next hour).
You can take more breaks than these; however, your exam time will continue to count down.
2This is the total allotted time for the exam. Your total exam time may be less.
Oral Exam
| Check-in / Orientation | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Total Time 1 | Study Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approximately 30 minutes | N/A | 4 hours | 6 hours and 10 minutes | Click here for materials |
1Total time includes orientation, exam time, and a 10-minute break after each exam period.
Additionally, there is a 30-minute mandatory intermission halfway through the exam.
Part 1 Exam - General & Clinical
| Day | Session | Registration / Check-in (minutes) | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Tutorial / Practice (minutes) | Total Exam Time | Break Time1 (minutes) | Total Time2 | Condition Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General | 10 | 129 | 2 hours and 52 minutes | 20 | 3 hours and 12 minutes | 15 | 3 hours and 37 minutes | N |
| Required Intermission | 60 | ||||||||
| 1 | Clinical | 10 | 71 | 1 hour and 33 minutes | N/A | 1 hour and 33 minutes | 10 | 1 hour and 53 minutes | Y |
1This exam is scheduled with a one-hour required intermission between sessions.
Break time is calculated at 5 minutes per hour (rounded up to the next hour).
You can take more breaks than these; however, your exam time will continue to count down.
2This is the total allotted time for the exam. Your total exam time may be less.
Part 1 Exam - Clinical only
| Day | Session | Registration / Check-in (minutes) | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Tutorial / Practice (minutes) | Total Exam Time | Break Time1 (minutes) | Total Time2 | Condition Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clinical | 10 | 71 | 1 hour and 33 minutes | 20 | 1 hour and 53 minutes | 10 | 2 hours and 13 minutes | Y |
1Break time is calculated at 5 minutes per hour (rounded up to the next hour).
You can take more breaks than these; however, your exam time will continue to count down.
2This is the total allotted time for the exam. Your total exam time may be less.
Part 2 Clinical Exam - All Disciplines
| Day | Session | Registration / Check-in (minutes) | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Tutorial / Practice (minutes) | Total Exam Time | Break Time1 (minutes) | Total Time2 | Condition Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diagnostic Nuclear Therapeutic | 10 | 130 | 2 hours and 53 minutes | 20 | 3 hours and 13 minutes | 15 | 3 hours and 38 minutes | N |
1Break time is calculated at 5 minutes per hour (rounded up to the next hour).
You can take more breaks than these; however, your exam time will continue to count down.
2This is the total allotted time for the exam. Your total exam time may be less.
Oral Exam
| Check-in / Orientation | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Total Time 1 | Study Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approximately 30 minutes | N/A | 2 hours and 30 minutes | 3 hours and 50 minutes | Click here for materials |
1Total time includes orientation, exam time, and a 10-minute break after each exam period.
Computer-based Certifying Exam
| Check-in / Orientation (minutes) | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Tutorial / Practice (minutes) | Total Exam Time | Break Time1 (minutes) | Total Time2 | Study Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 178 | 3 hours and 13 minutes | 20 | 3 hours and 33 minutes | 20 | 4 hours and 3 minutes | Click here for materials |
1Break time is calculated at 5 minutes per hour (rounded up to the next hour).
You can take more breaks than these; however, your exam time will continue to count down.
2This is the total allotted time for the exam. Your total exam time may be less.
Oral Certifying Exam
| Check-in / Orientation | Number of Questions | Exam Time | Total Time1 | Study Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approximately 30 minutes | N/A | 2 hours | 3 hours and 10 minutes | Click here for materials |
1Total time includes orientation, exam time, and a 10-minute break after each exam period.
