Connecticut Radiographer License Renewal — Requirements & CE

Connecticut Radiographer licenses renew annually during the licensee’s birth month. See the At-a-Glance table above for the current fee, grace period, and CE requirements. Renewal is processed entirely online through the DPH eLicense system. DPH’s own renewal guidance confirms licensees “may continue to practice and renew the license” during a 90-day grace period after expiration — longer than many states offer, and explicitly permitting continued practice, not just a delayed void date.

What You Need to Know About Connecticut RT License Renewal

Connecticut’s CE model is unusually hands-off: the Department of Public Health does not review or pre-approve continuing education courses. Instead, licensees attest at renewal that they’ve satisfied the requirement, and completion certificates should not be mailed to DPH unless specifically requested. There’s also a built-in shortcut — maintaining active ARRT registration satisfies the state’s CE requirement, so licensees who keep their national credential current don’t need to separately track 24 hours of state-qualifying CE.

One distinction worth understanding clearly: Connecticut’s license itself renews annually, but the continuing education requirement is measured on a 24-month (two-year) cycle — 24 hours within the previous 24 months, not 24 hours every single year. Don’t confuse the CE reporting window with the renewal cycle; they run on different clocks.

CE Requirements for Connecticut Radiographer License Renewal

Licensed radiographers must either maintain registration as a radiographer or radiation therapy technologist issued by ARRT, or complete a minimum of 24 hours of qualifying continuing education within the previous 24-month period. One contact hour is defined as a minimum of 50 minutes of continuing education activity.

How CE is documented:

• DPH does not review or approve CE courses. There’s no official approved-provider list to check against — DPH does not maintain one. The requirement is that the CE be qualifying continuing education relevant to your practice, and you self-attest to meeting it.
• Attestation at renewal: Each licensee applying for renewal is asked to attest that they satisfy the continuing education requirement. Certificates of completion should not be mailed to DPH at renewal time unless specifically requested.
• Record retention: Maintain your own CE documentation in case of a future request, even though DPH doesn’t ask for it proactively at renewal.
• First renewal is exempt. A licensee applying for license renewal for the first time is exempt from the continuing education requirement entirely.
• Waivers and extensions are available. DPH may grant a waiver or extension of the CE requirement for a licensee who is not in active practice or who has a medical disability or illness. Waivers must be requested by filing an application with the department, and licensees with a waiver cannot return to active practice until the CE requirement is met.

How to Renew Your Connecticut Radiographer License

Renewal is processed entirely through the DPH eLicense system.

1. Log in to the DPH eLicense portal as your birth-month renewal date approaches
2. Attest that you’ve met the continuing education requirement — either 24 hours of qualifying CE in the past 24 months, or active ARRT registration
3. Pay the $105 annual renewal fee shown in the summary table above
4. Submit — your new license document is mailed during the third week of the month following the month in which you renewed

If your license expires and goes unrenewed, Connecticut gives you a 90-day grace period during which you may continue to practice and complete your renewal. On the 91st day after expiration, the license becomes legally void and you must apply for reinstatement instead of a standard renewal.

Reinstatement requires a new $200 application, a current photograph, a curriculum vitae or synopsis of your professional activity since completing your program, certificates showing 12 hours of continuing education completed within the year immediately preceding your reinstatement application, and verification from any other state where you’ve held a license confirming you haven’t been subject to disciplinary action there. If you haven’t been in active clinical practice for more than five years, expect to complete a period of refresher training as well.

Practical Notes for Connecticut License Renewal

• Keeping ARRT registration active is the simplest renewal strategy. Since active ARRT registration alone satisfies Connecticut’s CE requirement, licensees who stay current with ARRT don’t need to separately track a 24-hour CE log.
• Don’t confuse the 90-day grace period with a casual deadline. DPH’s own guidance confirms you can keep practicing during those 90 days, but the license becomes void — not just late — on day 91. That’s a harder cliff than a simple late fee in many other states.
• Your birth month is the trigger, not your original license date. Renewal timing is tied to your birth month every year, regardless of when you were first licensed — check your own record rather than assuming based on your original issue date.
• If you’ve been out of practice for a while, plan for refresher training. Reinstatement after more than five years away from clinical practice typically requires refresher training in addition to the standard reinstatement paperwork and fee.

Relevant Statutes

• Connecticut General Statutes §20-74bb — Qualifications for licensure, scope of practice, license renewal
• Connecticut General Statutes §20-74ff — Continuing education requirements, exemptions, waivers, reinstatement of void licenses
• DPH Radiographer Continuing Education Requirements
• DPH Health Care Practitioner Renewal Information — confirms the 90-day grace period and continued-practice allowance
• DPH Reinstatement of a Lapsed License

Related Pages

• Connecticut Radiologic Technologist Initial Licensing — Requirements and Application
• Radiologic Technologist Licensing by State — Complete Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do I need to renew my Connecticut radiographer license?

Connecticut radiographer licenses renew annually, during the licensee’s birth month. Source: CGS §20-74bb(c)

How many CE hours are required to renew a Connecticut radiographer license?

You must either maintain active ARRT registration or complete 24 hours of qualifying continuing education within the previous 24-month period. Connecticut’s license renews annually, but the CE requirement itself is measured on this separate 24-month cycle. Source: DPH Continuing Education Requirements

What happens if my Connecticut license expires?

You have a 90-day grace period after expiration during which DPH’s own guidance confirms you may continue to practice and complete a standard renewal. On the 91st day, the license becomes legally void and you must apply for reinstatement instead, which requires a $200 fee and additional documentation. Source: DPH Health Care Practitioner Renewal Information; CGS §19a-88(f)

What is the renewal fee for a Connecticut radiographer license?

The renewal fee is $105 per year, set by statute. Source: CGS §20-74bb(c)

Does Connecticut approve specific CE providers for radiographers?

No. The Connecticut Department of Public Health does not review or approve continuing education courses. Licensees attest that they’ve met the CE requirement rather than submitting to a pre-approved provider list, and documentation is only requested if DPH specifically asks for it. Source: DPH Continuing Education Requirements

Who do I contact with questions about Connecticut RT license renewal?

DPH can be reached at (860) 509-7603 or by email at dph.alliedhealth@ct.gov. Source: DPH