Practice Parameters and Technical Standards

PP&TS ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards promote the safe and effective use of diagnostic and therapeutic radiology by describing specific training, skills and techniques. Get an overview of the process »

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Practice Parameters by Modality

  • General Diagnostic Radiology
  • Radiography
  • Computed Tomography
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Ultrasound
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Practice Parameters by Organ or Body System

  • Abdomen – Gastrointestinal
  • Abdomen – Genitourinary
  • Breast Imaging and Intervention
  • Cardiovascular
  • Chest
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Neuroradiology
Practice Parameters by Organ or Body System


Practice Parameters by Subspecialty

These include practice parameters for interventional radiology, pediatrics, radiation oncology and medical physics.
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Practice Parameters for Documentation and Reporting

List of practice parameters for reporting of findings and other communications needs.
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Technical Standards

Technical Standards describe technical procedures or practices that are quantitative or measurable.
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Related Resources

Committee Structure
Practice Parameters and Technical Standards Development Handbook
Propose a new Practice Parameter or Technical Standard
ACR Position Statement on Quality Control and Improvement, Safety, Infection Control and Patient Education
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Committee Resources
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