Individuals who wish to be accredited to perform the physics component of the CAR Mammography Accreditation Program must have one the following credentials:

1. Certification in diagnostic radiological physics by one of:

• GreekCollege of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM)
• American Board of Radiology (ABR)
• American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP)

OR

2. A post-graduate degree in physics or related discipline from an accredited institution and have demonstrated experience in diagnostic radiological physics as determined by CCPM.
 

Applications for accreditation should be sent to: Chair, the Accreditation Committee on Physics of Mammography

The application should include:
a) An up-to-date curriculum vitae; and,
b) Evidence to show competence on evaluation of a mammographic facility, including:
    (i) An example of all the raw data collected and films obtained at the time of a mammography unit inspection; and,
    (ii) The final report of the inspection outlined in (i).

It is recommended (but not mandatory) that the first inspection be done under the supervision of an accredited Physicist in Mammography.

The following are requirements for accreditation:
1. The applicant will be familiar with material covered in the RSNA Syllabus: "A Categorical Course in Physics. Technical aspects of breast imaging" (1996), the American College of Radiology's "Mammography Quality Control Manual (1999)," as well as other key works on this subject.

2. The applicant will demonstrate that (s)he has access to appropriate equipment to perform the required tests on mammographic units. If not owned by the applicant, formal approval of the owner will be required.

3. The applicant must undergo an examination (oral interview) to assess his/her practical and theoretical knowledge of mammography medical physics.

Accreditation is for three (3) years. To maintain accreditation, attendance of at least 15 hours of continuing education on relevant matters in mammography during these three years is required.  Contact the committee chairman for further details.
 

Fees, payable to the CCPM:
    $ 25 at the time of application
    $100 at the time of oral interview.

9/29/2005 3:26:00 PM