Illinois Limited X-Ray Exam Prep: Limited Diagnostic Radiographer
ARRT Limited Scope examChecked against official state sources
Illinois at a glance
- Credential
- Limited Diagnostic Radiographer (IEMA accreditation)
- Exam
- ARRT Examination for the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography
- Exam sections
- Core, Chest, Extremities, Skull/Sinuses and Spine
- Pass mark
- 65% for any combination of exam sections
- Research checked
- November 6, 2026
Illinois's limited X-ray rules
Illinois accredits Limited Diagnostic Radiographers through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). Under 32 Ill. Adm. Code 401.70(b)(7) the exam is the ARRT Limited Scope exam, with categories for chest, extremities, skull/sinus and spine, and exams are scheduled through IEMA.
Illinois's extremities category includes the hip and pelvis, which is wider than in many states. No podiatric category appears in the rule text.
Worth knowing
- The rule's appendix lists the procedures allowed in each category.
- Chiropractic radiography accreditation uses the ACRRT exam instead (a separate pathway).
What you'll study for Illinois
Choose Illinois when you sign up and your practice questions, micro lessons and timed mock exams cover the core and the chest, extremities, skull/sinuses and spine modules, with nothing from modules Illinois 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 |
| Skull/Sinuses | 134 | 10 |
| Spine | 232 | 12 |
A question or lesson that fits two sections is counted in both.
Start free with Illinois
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 Illinois
Where these facts come from. Rules change, so the board's own pages are the final word.
Illinois limited X-ray FAQ
Does the Illinois extremities category include the hip?
Yes. In Illinois's rule the extremities category includes the hip and pelvis. The appendix to 32 Ill. Adm. Code 401 lists the allowed procedures for each category.
Who schedules the limited exam in Illinois?
Exams are scheduled through IEMA, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, which accredits Limited Diagnostic Radiographers.
Which modules are on the Illinois limited scope exam?
The core (patient care, radiation safety and image production) plus Chest, Extremities, Skull/Sinuses and Spine. You don't have to take every module: you take the core plus the ones for the body areas you want on your license.
What score do I need to pass the Illinois limited scope exam?
65% for any combination of exam sections. Limited X-Ray Prep only calls you ready once you reach 75% on every section.
How do I study for the Illinois Limited Diagnostic Radiographer exam with Limited X-Ray Prep?
Pick Illinois when you create your free account. Your practice questions, micro lessons and timed mock exams then cover Core, Chest, Extremities, Skull/Sinuses and Spine, and your dashboard scores each section against Illinois's pass mark.
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