Nebraska Medical Radiographer Renewal — Dec 1 Deadline, ARRT Shortcut

Nebraska Medical Radiographer licenses renew every two years and expire on December 1 of every even-numbered year — a shared date across all licensees, not tied to your birth month or original issuance date. See the At-a-Glance table above for the current fee and CE structure.

What You Need to Know About Nebraska RT License Renewal

Nebraska’s continuing education requirement is straightforward but comes with a genuine shortcut: while the standard requirement is 24 hours of acceptable continuing education earned during the preceding 24-month period, Medical Radiographers may satisfy Nebraska’s continuing competency documentation requirement by submitting a copy of their current, unrestricted ARRT registration card, which serves as evidence that the continuing competency requirement has been met — rather than individually documenting each CE activity.

Nebraska does conduct CE audits after renewal, though not for everyone — licensees are randomly selected and notified by mail if chosen. DHHS is explicit that you should not send in CE certificates unless you’re specifically asked to, but you’re still required to retain your documentation for at least four years in case you’re selected.

CE Requirements for Nebraska RT License Renewal

• Standard requirement: 24 hours of acceptable continuing education earned during the preceding 24-month period.
• ARRT documentation shortcut: Medical Radiographers may satisfy this documentation requirement by submitting a copy of their current, unrestricted ARRT registration card, which serves as evidence the requirement has been met, instead of documenting individual activities.
• Retention: Keep your CE documentation for at least four years, even though you generally don’t submit it unless requested.
• Audits: Licensees are randomly selected for a post-renewal CE audit and notified by mail if chosen.

Note: A specific list of approved CE providers or topic requirements beyond the ARRT-card mechanism was not identified in the sources reviewed for this page. If you’re relying on documented CE hours rather than an unrestricted ARRT card, confirm current standards directly with the Licensure Unit.

How to Renew Your Nebraska RT License

1. Renew online at dhhs.ne.gov/renew, or complete a paper renewal application by mail
2. Submit a copy of your current, unrestricted ARRT registration card as evidence your continuing competency requirement is met, or be prepared to document your 24 hours of CE if requested
3. Pay the $146 renewal fee — by Visa or MasterCard online, or by check or money order made payable to the DHHS Licensure Unit if renewing by mail
4. Submit before December 1 of the renewal year — there’s no confirmed grace period after expiration

If your license lapses, you’ll need to go through the reinstatement process rather than a standard renewal. Reinstatement requires a completed Reinstatement Application, both the renewal and reinstatement fees, and any additional documentation the Licensure Unit requests based on your answers on the reinstatement application. A specific dollar figure for a daily late-practice penalty referenced in early research for this page could not be independently confirmed and is not stated here — if your license has lapsed, confirm current consequences and requirements directly with the Licensure Unit.

Practical Notes for Nebraska License Renewal

• Keep your ARRT registration current and unrestricted, and renewal gets a lot simpler. The ARRT-card shortcut means you may never need to assemble individual CE certificates at all, as long as your national registration stays in good standing.
• Don’t send CE documentation unless asked. Nebraska is explicit about this — submitting certificates you weren’t asked for doesn’t help and isn’t the process. Keep them on file instead.
• Mark December 1 of even-numbered years — it’s the same for every licensee. Unlike states with birth-month-based renewal, Nebraska’s shared deadline means one recurring reminder covers you regardless of when you were originally licensed.
• If your license has lapsed, don’t assume the fix is simple. Reinstatement is a distinct process from renewal, requiring its own application and potentially additional documentation — start it as soon as you realize you’ve lapsed rather than waiting.

Relevant Statutes

• Nebraska DHHS — Medical Radiography
• 172 NAC Chapter 93 — Section 005 (Renewal, Waiver of Continuing Education, and Inactive Status), Section 006 (Continuing Competency), Section 008 (Reinstatement), Section 009 (Fees)

Related Pages

• Nebraska 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 Nebraska RT license?

Every two years. All Nebraska Medical Radiographer licenses expire on December 1 of even-numbered years, a shared date for every licensee. Source: 172 NAC Chapter 93, Section 005

How many CE hours are required to renew a Nebraska RT license?

24 hours of acceptable continuing education earned during the preceding 24-month period. Medical Radiographers may satisfy this documentation requirement by submitting a copy of their current, unrestricted ARRT registration card instead of documenting individual hours. Source: Nebraska DHHS

What is the renewal fee for a Nebraska RT license?

$146. Source: Nebraska DHHS

Is there a grace period if I miss the December 1 renewal deadline?

No grace period was identified in the sources reviewed for this page. A lapsed license requires going through the reinstatement process, which is distinct from a standard renewal. Source: Nebraska DHHS

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

The Licensure Unit’s Office of Consumer Services Licensing can be reached at (402) 471-2117 or DHHS.Licensure2117@nebraska.gov. A second contact, the Office of Medical & Specialized Health, is listed at (402) 471-2118 or DHHS.MedicalOffice@nebraska.gov. Source: Nebraska DHHS