ASRT National Radiologic Technology Week (NRTW)

National Radiologic Technology Week^® is an annual celebration to recognize the vital work of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals in patient care and health care safety.

The week-long celebration takes place during the week of Nov. 8 to commemorate the discovery of the x-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen on Nov. 8, 1895.

NRTW^® 2022 will be celebrated Nov. 6-12. This year’s theme is “Aiming to Heal.”

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NRTW^® 2022 Merchandise Catalog

Celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week^® with gifts from ASRT and Jim Coleman Ltd. featuring the official theme.

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2022 NRTW^® Aiming to Heal Contest

Enter this year’s contest for a chance to win one of three National Radiologic Technology Week® swag combo kits and $300 to help you throw an awesome celebration at your facility.

Contest is open July 20 - Sept. 20

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Ways to Celebrate

Explore Ways to Celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week^®.

Plan a Successful Celebration

Ten steps for planning a successful National Radiologic Technology Week^® celebration.

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Contact Members of the Media

Generate interest in and publicize your NRTW^® activities by contacting members of the media.

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Request an Official Proclamation

An official proclamation made by a local or state government leader is an excellent way to create community and media awareness about NRTW^®.

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Present to Young Audiences

An easy-to-use website and a series of short videos highlight the science behind medical imaging and radiation therapy.

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Conduct a Public Forum

Increase local awareness and encourage interested community members to become involved in your NRTW^® activities by hosting a public forum.

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Celebration Examples

Check out how other facilities celebrate NRTW^®.

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Infographics

Share, post and print National Radiologic Technology Week^® infographics.

Discovering the Inside Story Infographic

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Poster Gallery

Each year, National Radiologic Technology Week^® is celebrated with a poster chosen to represent that year’s NRTW^® theme. State affiliates used to submit NRTW^® poster art to the ASRT annual conference as part of a contest until 1988 when professional artists began to design the posters.