Kryterion, a leader in test security and examination delivery, has been selected by the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists to update its certification testing. Starting this month, candidates can take their exams through a hybrid model that offers both physical test centers and secure online proctoring via the Webassessor platform. ARMRIT has served as the only U.S. registry dedicated exclusively to the MRI specialty since 1991, and this new delivery model helps its more than 4,400 members worldwide complete their credentials with greater flexibility.
The partnership arrives during a critical workforce shortage across medical imaging, where MRI technologist vacancy rates reached 17.4% by 2025. With the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting 15,400 annual openings for imaging technologists through 2034, expanding exam access provides a vital solution. Streamlining the testing process allows qualified candidates to eliminate long travel times or extended waiting periods, helping new professionals join the healthcare workforce much faster to alleviate hospital bottlenecks and patient care delays.
To maintain strict security during remote testing, Kryterion uses dual camera monitoring and AI assisted identity verification. This balance of convenience and protection reflects a global online proctoring market valued at $1.07 billion USD in 2026, where strong security tools safeguard long term credential credibility. As ARMRIT president James F. Coffin noted, partnering with Kryterion allows the registry to expand access and scale globally while preserving the high standards that have defined its certifications for 35 years.
