Jeffrey Kanne, MD, FACR
Professor and Chief of Thoracic Imaging | Vice Chair of Quality and Safety, Department of RadiologyUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthNIOSH B Reader Training and Examination
Gain the expertise needed to successfully pass the NIOSH B Reader Certification Exam.
ACR Education Center to transition from on-site training in 2026.
The Federal Government has reinstated the NIOSH B-Reader Program. Therefore, the ACR Education Center will resume holding the B-Reader course and exam as originally scheduled.
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Course Overview
Prepare for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) B Reader Certification Examination with our focused three-day course. Designed specifically for practicing physicians, this program offers in-depth lectures on the imaging features of pneumoconiosis and the International Labor Organization (ILO) classification system for chest radiographs.
Experience hands-on practice with a rich selection of chest radiographs under the guidance of expert faculty, who will provide direct supervision and personalized assistance. On the final day, participants can sit for the NIOSH B Reader Certification Examination, streamlining the path to certification. This course is ideal for physicians aiming to become NIOSH-certified B Readers or for current B Readers looking to enhance their skills. A valid U.S. medical license is required for the examination. Enroll today to advance your career in occupational radiology. Learn more about the NIOSH B-Reader Program.
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the radiographic findings of pneumoconiosis including small and large lung opacities and pleural disease.
- Use the ILO system to classify chest radiographs for pneumoconiosis.
- Recognize digital radiography artifacts and their impact on radiograph interpretation.
- State medicolegal and regulatory components of the B reading program.
- Possess knowledge to sit for the NIOSH B Reader Certification Examination.


