ASRT National Radiologic Technology Week (NRTW)

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National Radiologic Technology Week® is an annual event that honors the essential contributions of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals to patient care and health care safety.

This weeklong celebration occurs during the week of Nov. 8 to mark the anniversary of Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen's discovery of the x-ray on Nov. 8, 1895.

NRTW® 2026 will be celebrated Nov. 8–14 with the theme “Radiating Love.” This year’s theme honors the compassion, dedication and commitment medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals bring to patient care and safety every day. Check back soon for the new poster design!

2026 NRTW ® Poster - click to enlarge | ASRT©

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NRTW^® 2025 Celebration Recap

See highlights of how radiologic technologists and medical facilities celebrated the National Radiologic Technology Week^® on social media.

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Ways to Celebrate

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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

Educate young audiences with an easy-to-use website and a series of short videos to 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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Gather Celebration Ideas

Check out how other facilities celebrate NRTW^®.

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Planting Seeds Contest

Join us in planting seeds for the future of the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession. Host a community outreach event using the ASRT Planting Seeds Tool Kit to enter our national contest. We’re celebrating youth engagement and raising awareness about the profession with prizes and national recognition.

Enter by Nov. 14 to claim your prizes and national ASRT honors!

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Downloadable Templates

NRTW 2026 Template 7x10
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NRTW 2026 Template 7x10 BW
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NRTW 2026 Template 3x4
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NRTW 2026 Template 3x4 BW
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NRTW 2026 Template 6.75x4.375
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NRTW 2026 Template 6.75x4.375 BW
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NRTW 2026 Template DOCX 7x10
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NRTW 2026 Template DOCX 7x10 BW
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NRTW 2026 Template DOCX 3x4
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NRTW 2026 Template DOCX 3x4 BW
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NRTW 2026 Template DOCX 6.75x4.375
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NRTW 2026 Template DOCX 6.75x4.375 BW
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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.