Quality Improvement Certificate Program

Introduced in 2011, the RSNA Quality Certificate program is designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate a threshold level of knowledge in various quality improvement domains. Participants in designated RSNA quality programs are recognized for their achievements, and also gain knowledge in quality improvement, its significance to radiology, and best-practice quality improvement techniques. Since the introduction of the Quality Essential Certificate program, more than 500 certificates have been earned.

With the addition of two new courses that are part of the Quality Symposium at RSNA 2013, Quality Essential Certificates will be available in each of the following four categories:

• Quality Improvement in Your Practice
• Staff and Patient Safety
• Customer Satisfaction
• Radiologist Performance Improvement

A Quality Essentials Certificate is awarded to participants who earn 80% or higher on the related SAM test. Within six months of their first live offering, the courses and tests are also available through RSNA's online education offerings.

New for 2013!

Following the 2013 RSNA Annual Meeting, candidates may work toward earning an Advanced Level Quality Certificate.

An Advanced Level Quality Certificate will be awarded to individuals who meet the following criteria:

1. Attain a Quality Essentials certificate in each of the following four categories
   • Quality Improvement in Your Practice
   • Staff and Patient Safety
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Radiologist Performance Improvement
    
2. Submit a Quality Storyboard abstract that is accepted for display at an RSNA Meeting or is deemed eligible for the Advanced Level Certificate by the abstract reviewers.

More information coming soon.  

Contact Madeleine McCoy, mmccoy@rsna.org with any questions.