CT Imaging Accreditation

With the adoption of in-office CT technologies, there is an emphasis on quality and safety.  Standardization through accreditation has become a reimbursement requirement for many third party payers.  Formalized standards for medical practices desiring to use in-office CT imaging have been established by the  Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Computed Tomography Laboratories (ICACTL).

The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery recognizes the importance of quality standards and accreditation for medical imaging and knows that Academy members look to the foundation to provide leadership on this issue.  In response to these developments, the Academy has established the CT Imaging Working Group. This group, led by Chair, Gavin Setzen, MD, is charged with providing additional resources and training for continuing medical education in this area and with monitoring continuing legislative and reimbursement developments.

The Academy offers resources that meet both ACCME standards and ICACTL accreditation requirements. If you are a member, you can obtain the CME credit necessary to meet ICACTL requirements, via member benefits. You can do this by:

1) Attending the 2011 Annual Meeting CT-related Miniseminars or Instructional courses. There are over 100 courses related to CT imaging with a couple of courses specific to CT and those most appropriate. Any/all of these courses can be used toward the CME requirement. To view the list, click here.

Note: At the Annual Meeting, for Instructional Courses, a maximum of 14 credits may be claimed 1 hour = 1 credit. For the Miniseminar Programs, a maximum of 13.5 credits may be claimed 1 hour = 1 credit. 

2) Taking Academy U CT-related courses from ANY year. Note: The Academy is currently working to flag all courses available on AcademyU ® that are appropriate. Check back for an updated link.

Contact Education with any questions regarding education related to CT imaging and the accreditation process.

Contact Jenna Kappel with any questions regarding health policy or payment issues related to CT imaging. For specifics on regulatory and socioeconomic advocacy efforts, visit Imaging Services

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• Curriculum Outline
• ICACTL
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