Fda Mammography Certification

Radiologic technologist mammography specific training citation.

Fda mammography certification. Pdf printer version 222 kb mqsa facility certification extension requirements for digital breast tomosynthesis dbt system. Information about facility certification and inspection mqsa certification states as certifiers sac on may 27 2008 fda approved the state of texas stx as a mammography quality standards. Welcome to the fdas mammography program within the center for devices and radiological health. This website informs mammography facility personnel inspectors and other interested individuals.

Our students have a 94 pass rate when taking the mammography boardsdata gathered from 2019 surveythe initial training in mammography course will include all mqsa mandated material as well as an emphasis on mammography registry review. The certification status of facilities may change so fda suggests that you check the facilitys current status and look for the mqsa certificate. While the fdas division of mammography quality standards dmqs recognizes there are some features that are unique to each specific dbt system personnel need only to obtain training on one dbt. After october 1 1994 a certificate issued by fda is required for lawful operation of all mammography facilities subject to the provisions of this subpart.

Have prior to april 28 1999 qualified as a radiologic technologist under paragraph a2 of this section of fdas interim regulations of. To obtain a certificate from fda facilities are required to meet the quality standards in section 90012 and to be accredited by an approved accreditation body or other entity as. If you click on search for mqsa certified mammography facilities in your area you can access a listing by zip code of all. Under mqsa 8 hours of new modality training obtained on any.

A facility without a current mqsa certificate performing mammography after this date is practicing unlawfully and may be subject to fda sanctions and fines october 28 1997 fda published the quality mammography standards. All mammographic examinations shall be performed by radiologic technologists who meet the following mammography requirements. Please keep in mind that provision of the mammography facility database of mqsa certified facilities does not mean that fda or any other organization recommends one certified facility over another. October 1 1994 all mammography facilities in the us.