Canadian Association of Radiologists Mammography Accreditation Program—Clinical Image Assessment

Abstract

The Canadian Association of Radiologists Mammography Accreditation Program (CAR-MAP) has advocated for quality mammography since its inception in 1991. Evidence based standards have been employed to address image quality, education of personnel, radiologists experience and reading volume. This article reviews the objectives and components of the accreditation program. Education requirements for the technologist, physicist and radiologist are described. A guide to the evaluation criteria for the clinical images is provided. Positioning requirements and technical considerations are detailed to assist facilities and their personnel in improving and maintaining image quality and choosing appropriate images for submission for accreditation.