Breast Ultrasound
Program Requirements
It is required that you carefully read the Diagnostic Modality Accreditation Program Overview for a summary of the accreditation process and the modality-specific program requirements before applying for accreditation.
Diagnostic Modality Accreditation Program Overview
Breast Ultrasound Accreditation Program Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Click here for the Breast Ultrasound Accreditation Program FAQs
Apply for Accreditation
If your facility is applying for the Breast Ultrasound Accreditation Program for the first time, please click here to apply online.
If your facility is NOT applying for the Breast Ultrasound Accreditation Program for the first time, please follow the instructions below:
Step 1 - Print and Review the Application Instructions and Checklist
- Application Instructions: Use the instructions as a guide as you complete the application forms. This document also provides definitions for frequently used terms
- Application Checklist: Use the checklist to ensure that all required items are included.
Step 2 - Complete the Required Forms
- Practice Site Forms: Please complete one set of forms for each practice site location.
- Legal Form: This legal form (one per practice site location) is required and must be submitted with the completed application form and payment.
- Modality Forms: Please complete the modality-specific equipment page for each unit at each site location. Please reference the Application Instructions for information that will assist you with completing these forms.
Step 3 – Submit the Application to the ACR
Facilities should forward their application materials and payment via a traceable method to:
Attn: Diagnostic Modality Accreditation Program
American College of Radiology
1891 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Testing and QC Forms
Facilities that have applied for the Breast Ultrasound Accreditation Program will submit the following documents with their image submission for review. These forms are provided to the facility in hard-copy form once their initial application has been processed at the ACR. For your convenience, additional copies may be printed by clicking on the links below. Please note that these forms should not be submitted with an initial application for accreditation.
Click here to view all Breast Ultrasound Testing and QC Forms.
Continuing Education and Experience Forms
The following forms can be used to keep track of continuing education and continuing experience for the physicians and technologists.
Click here to view all supporting documents.
News
Click here to view a list of news items regarding the Breast Ultrasound Accreditation Program.
