Certification and Competency Assessments

This entry explains certification exams and competency assessments relevant to mammography including MQSA required training modules facility based competency evaluations and post primary certification pathways for image interpretation.

Preparing for Mammography Competency

Evidence based study plans practice image review strategies and supervised hands on training that improve positioning technique image quality and interpretation skills. The section includes a three month study plan that alternates image review practice sessions and supervised acquisition practice.

Using Performance Data

How to use facility quality metrics such as recall rate positive predictive value and biopsy yield to identify learning needs and to benchmark individual and program performance.