Automatic CE Credit Transfer vs. Self-Reporting: What’s Best for You?

Healthcare professionals must complete and report continuing education (CE) to maintain certification and registration. The question many technologists ask is whether to rely on automatic CE credit transfer services or manage reporting themselves with providers such as TakeCE.com.

The Requirement

• ARRT® certificants and registrants must complete 24 CE credits every two years (50 for R.R.A.®).

• Other registries, such as ARDMS®, ARMRIT®, NMTCB®, and CCI®, require 16–36 credits every 3 years depending on the credential.

• Credits must be reported to your registry and, in some states, to your licensing board.

  
  

Automatic CE Tracking and Transfer Services

How they work: Some professional associations and CE subscription services track your credits and may transmit them directly to your registry.

✔ Pros

• Convenience: Reduces data entry at renewal.

• Centralized record-keeping: Single place to view all tracked CE.

✖ Cons

• Cost: Requires paid membership or subscription.

• Limited scope: Only certain credits qualify, and records must match exactly.

• Processing delays: External certificates may take several business days to be processed before they appear in a tracking service.

• Incomplete solution: Still requires self reporting for many states and for non-eligible credits.

• Subscription pitfalls: Cancellation can be difficult, hidden fees may apply, and storing payment details in accounts can expose card data to unnecessary risk.

When It Helps

• You prefer subscription services where you typically do tiny CE courses and need to manage 10+ CE certificates.

• You want a single repository for CE from many different providers.

When It’s Overkill

• You usually take one course offering all CE credits (e.g. 24 Radiology CE, 30 Ultrasound CME, 36 CCI® CEU) .

• You don’t want to pay extra fees just to transmit one certificate.

• You prefer controlling when and how credits are reported.

The TakeCE.com Approach: Complete Control, No Surprises

At TakeCE, you stay in control. We do not automatically transmit credits to registries or state boards. Instead, we make self reporting fast and stress-free:

✔ Instant Certificates – generated immediately after you pass, emailed, and downloadable anytime.

✔ One Course, One Certificate – most courses award CE credits covering your entire renewal requirement in one step.

✔ All Approval Details Included – approver name, reference number, credit type, provider info—all on the certificate.

✔ Records Kept 5 Years – replacement copies available anytime from your MyCE page.

✔ Support When You Need It – clear guidance on how to report to ARRT®, ARDMS®, NMTCB®, CCI®, or state boards.

This direct approach works especially well because:

• You know exactly when your credits are reported.

• You can verify submission immediately.

• You avoid transfer errors from mismatched profiles.

• You save money on unnecessary membership fees.

No Subscription: A Safer Choice

TakeCE never locks you into subscriptions.

✔ One-time payment only – no recurring billing.

✔ No hidden fees – the price you see is the price you pay.

✔ No stored card data – payments are securely processed, but card details are not saved in your account.

You keep full control of your CE budget and your payment information.

State Reporting: An Important Consideration

Automatic registry transfer does not always cover state licensing requirements.

Bottom Line

Automatic CE transfer services solve a real problem for professionals managing complex, multi-source CE portfolios. But for many radiologic technologists, sonographers, cardiovascular technologists, and respiratory therapists, these services add unnecessary cost and complexity.

TakeCE’s approach—earning all your CE credits in one course with instant, comprehensive certificates—delivers the simplicity most professionals need. No annual fees. No transfer delays. No profile matching issues. Just straightforward CE completion and easy reporting.

Start Simple Today

Why complicate your CE renewal? TakeCE.com offers affordable CE credits accepted for ARRT®, ARDMS®, CCI®, ARMRIT®, and NMTCB® credential renewal.

With instant certificates, and over 22,000 five-star reviews, TakeCE makes hassle-free continuing education a reality.

Visit TakeCE.com to explore courses and simplify your next renewal.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Always confirm CE requirements with your registry and state licensing authority.