Arizona Limited X-Ray Exam Prep: Certified Practical Technologist in Radiology (CPTR)
ARRT Limited Scope examPartly confirmed: check details with your state board
Arizona at a glance
- Credential
- Certified Practical Technologist in Radiology (CPTR); also Practical Technologist in Podiatry and in Bone Densitometry (ADHS)
- Exam
- ARRT Examination for the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography
- Exam sections
- Core, Chest and Extremities
- Pass mark
- 67% (Arizona rule R9-16-603); 70% for the podiatry and bone densitometry certificates
- Research checked
- November 6, 2026
Arizona's limited X-ray rules
Arizona's limited credential is the Certified Practical Technologist in Radiology (CPTR), issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services. Under rule R9-16-603 a CPTR's scope is chest and extremities only, with no fluoroscopy or contrast.
ADHS's "Steps to CPTR Certification" names the ARRT Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography exam. Which ARRT modules ADHS assigns isn't stated on an official page; Core, Chest and Extremities follows from the scope, so confirm it with ADHS before you register.
Arizona also has separate Practical Technologist certificates in Podiatry (lower leg, ankle and foot only) and in Bone Densitometry (R9-16-605), each needing 70% on a Department-approved exam that the rules don't name.
Worth knowing
- CPTR scope: chest and extremities; no fluoroscopy or contrast (R9-16-603).
- The pass mark in the rule is 67%. One school handout cites 68%; the rule says 67%.
- Podiatry and bone densitometry are separate certificates with a 70% pass mark.
Some of Arizona's details aren't stated on an official page we could read. Check with your state board before you apply or register for an exam.
What you'll study for Arizona
Choose Arizona when you sign up and your practice questions, micro lessons and timed mock exams cover the core and the chest and extremities modules, with nothing from modules Arizona doesn't use. Mock exams are weighted like the real one and scored section by section; we call you ready at 75% on every section.
| Section | Practice questions | Micro lessons |
|---|---|---|
| Core (patient care, radiation safety, image production) | 1,806 | 132 |
| Chest | 242 | 11 |
| Extremities | 718 | 41 |
A question or lesson that fits two sections is counted in both.
Start free with Arizona
Your state's modules and pass mark are set for you. One practice set per module every day and free micro lessons, no card needed.
Official sources for Arizona
Where these facts come from. Rules change, so the board's own pages are the final word.
Arizona limited X-ray FAQ
What can a CPTR X-ray in Arizona?
Under rule R9-16-603 a Certified Practical Technologist in Radiology works in chest and extremities only, with no fluoroscopy or contrast studies.
Is there a podiatry-only X-ray certificate in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona has a Practical Technologist in Podiatry certificate limited to the lower leg, ankle and foot, with a 70% pass mark on a Department-approved exam. The rule doesn't name the exam, so check with ADHS.
Which modules are on the Arizona CPTR exam?
The CPTR scope is chest and extremities, so the exam is expected to be the ARRT Limited Scope Core plus the Chest and Extremities modules. ADHS names the ARRT Limited Scope exam but its pages don't list the modules, so confirm with ADHS before you register.
What score do I need to pass the Arizona CPTR exam?
67% (Arizona rule R9-16-603); 70% for the podiatry and bone densitometry certificates. Limited X-Ray Prep only calls you ready once you reach 75% on every section.
How do I study for the Arizona Certified Practical Technologist in Radiology (CPTR) exam with Limited X-Ray Prep?
Pick Arizona when you create your free account. Your practice questions, micro lessons and timed mock exams then cover Core, Chest and Extremities, and your dashboard scores each section against Arizona's pass mark.
More on limited scope X-ray
- ARRT Limited Scope Exam: What's on It and How to Pass
- Limited Scope Practice Test: 10 Free Questions with Answers
- LXMO: How to Become a Limited X-Ray Machine Operator
- Limited Permit X-Ray Technician vs Radiologic Technologist
- Limited X-ray license rules for every state
Other states using the ARRT Limited Scope exam
ArkansasCaliforniaColoradoDelawareFloridaIllinoisIndianaIowaKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMinnesotaMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNorth DakotaOregonPennsylvaniaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaWisconsinWyoming