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Permalink Reply by robert g schwartz on December 11, 2011 at 1:49pm

its probably best to just send this directly to the home office.  there are several downloads.  the process is described in detail.

Permalink Reply by AIUM on December 12, 2011 at 10:34am

Hello, we just recently included an article in our newsletter last week about MSK ultrasound accreditation. 

You can view the full article here: http://www.aium.org/publications/soundWavesWeekly/article.aspx?aId=... which will also provide you with the link to the performance guidelines for MSK accreditation.

Also, here is the link for an overview of the accreditation process: http://www.aium.org/accreditation/gettingStarted.aspx

You can find more information about applying for MSK ultrasound accreditation by visiting our site: http://www.aium.org/. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Thank You!

Permalink Reply by Paula Woletz on December 12, 2011 at 2:52pm

There is a wealth of information available at http://www.aium.org/accreditation/gettingStarted.aspx.

First, you'll want to know if you and any other interpreting physicians in your practice meet the AIUM training guideline in MSK ultrasound (http://www.aium.org/publications/viewStatement.aspx?id=41).

Next, you'll want to be sure that the MSK exams you perform meet the MSK performance guideline (http://www.aium.org/publications/guidelines/musculoskeletal.pdf).  Please note that not every practice will perform every exam listed in the guideline.

You can access our accreditation standards and guidelines at http://www.aium.org/publications/viewStatement.aspx?id=26.  There are also two webinars on applying for AIUM accreditation.  The first goes over the online portion of the application and supporting documents, and the second reviews case study submission requirements.  These webinars are available to everyone at no charge (AIUM members may take the associated CME tests and earn free CMEs).

I hope this helps!

Paula