Discussion:
The table below summarizes the types of documentation that radiologic technologists may use to document their initial qualifications, as well as their continuing requirements and requalification requirements, prior to MQSA and under the interim and final regulations.
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Requirement |
Obtained Prior to 10/1/94 |
Obtained 10/1/94-4/28/99 |
Obtained after 4/28/99 |
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State Licensure |
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Board Certification (ARRT or ARCRT) |
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Initial Training (~40 hours-interim regs) (40 hours-25 supervised exams-final regs) |
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Initial Mammography Modality Specific training-8 hours-final regs |
1. Attestation for training or experience with investigational units 2. Mammography Modality Specific CEU certificates 3. CEU certificates plus agenda, course outline or syllabus 4. Confirming letters from CEU granting organizations 5. Letters, certificates or other documents from manufacturers’ or other formal training courses 6. Letter from facility where experience was obtained documenting experience in the new mammographic modality |
1. Attestation for experience with investigational units 2. Mammography Modality Specific CEU certificates 3. CEU certificates plus agenda, course outline or syllabus 4. Confirming letters from CEU granting organizations 5. Letters, certificates or other documents from manufacturers’ or other formal training courses 6. Letter from facility where experience was obtained documenting experience in the new mammographic modality |
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Continuing Experience (200/24 months-final regs) |
N/A |
N/A |
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Continuing Education (15 CME/36 months) |
N/A |
N/A |
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Continuing Mammographic Modality Specific Education-final regs |
N/A |
N/A |
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Requalification-Experience–final regs–done under direct supervision |
N/A |
N/A |
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Requalification- Education |
N/A |
N/A |
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Successful completion of “A Three Day Mammography Course for Technologists” provided by Medical Technology Management Institute of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Denise Sedmak, 1-800-765-6864.
Successful completion of “Initial Training in Mammography” provided by Mammography Imaging Specialists of Portland, Oregon. Joanie Wilmot, 503-659-5022, or Kathleen Durrell, 503-579-4662.
Successful completion of “Mammography Instruction for Radiologic Technologists” provided by Oakland Community College of Southfield, Michigan. Carolyn Nacy, 810-552-2610.
Successful completion of “Three Day Mammography Workshop” provided by the Mammographers Radiological Society of Miramar, Florida. Judy Sorge, 954-981-7120.
Successful completion of “Mammography - Quality Performance Assurance,” provided by Rad Tech Resources, Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana. Terri Von Tobel, 317-780-5840.
Successful completion of “Achieving Quality Images 3-Day Mammography Seminar” provided by Achieving Quality Images of East Grand Rapids, Michigan at 1-800-522-3439.
Successful completion of "Mammography" provided by Rose State College of Midwest City, Oklahoma. Jo Bishop at 405-733-7569.
Successful completion of “Initial Mammography Training” provided by Mammography Accreditation Consultants of Rock Hall, Maryland. Judith Hagerty and Jerry Lockwood at 1-800-570-2511.
Successful completion of “Initial Training in Mammography “ provided by Mid South X-Ray Company of Jackson, Mississippi. Becky Hollis at 601-825-9998.
Related Topics:
Radiologic Technologist Continuing Education
Radiologic Technologist Continuing Experience
Radiologic Technologist License or Certification
Radiologic Technologist Mammography Specific Training
Radiologic Technologist New Mammographic Modality Training
Reestablishing the Radiologic Technologist Continuing Education Requirement
Reestablishing the Radiologic Technologist Continuing Experience Requirement