Course Description
High-quality mammography is essential for early breast cancer screening and diagnosis. An early diagnosis of breast cancer can lead to earlier treatment initiation and improved patient outcomes. There are many variables that can affect mammography imaging services, so the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) was established to ensure that patients receive the same high-quality mammographic care nationwide. The MQSA established accreditation and certification standards for mammography facilities, focusing on key areas such as personnel qualifications, equipment performance, examination reporting, and recordkeeping policies.

To stay up-to-date with technological advancements and evolving best practices, the MQSA undergoes periodic updates. The most recent updates that went into effect in September 2024 introduced several key changes designed to improve patient care. Some of the most significant updates focus on enhancing communication between interpreting physicians, patients, and healthcare providers, being required to provide each patient with their imaging results, and providing a clear summary of patients' breast density classification. Facilities must be familiar with the latest MQSA amendments to maintain compliance and continue to deliver high-quality mammography services. This course provides a comprehensive review of MQSA regulations, including accreditation and annual inspection requirements. The amendments and updates are covered in detail, with practical strategies to help facilities seamlessly integrate these changes into their daily workflow.

Learning Objectives
After reviewing the content, participants should be able to:

• DEFINE the objectives and purpose of the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).
• OUTLINE the MQSA accreditation and certification processes for mammography sites.
• ANALYZE the requirements for annual MQSA site inspections, including personnel qualifications, equipment standards, patient recordkeeping, and medical outcomes audits.
• APPLY practical strategies to ensure MQSA compliance with site accreditation, certification, and annual inspection standards.
• SUMMARIZE key changes to the MQSA program in the 2024 amendments and OUTLINE steps for successful implementation by imaging sites.

In order to receive CE credit, you must first complete the activity content. When completed, go to the "Take CE Test!" link to access the post-test.

Submit the completed answers to determine if you have passed the post-test assessment. You must answer 14 out of 18 questions correctly to receive CE credit. You will have no more than 3 attempts to successfully complete the post-test.

Participants successfully completing the activity content and passing the post-test will receive 2.0 ARRT Category A credits.

Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for ARRT Category A credit.

Approved by the state of Florida for ARRT Category A credit (for Technical credits). 

Texas direct credit.

This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities such as Internet courses, home study programs, or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same biennium.