Certification: Certified PACS Associate (CPAS)

A summary of the requirements for the certification of a CPAS, or Certified PACS Associate are listed here. The focus is on general technical and clinical understanding. This certification is achieved by passing the 2 exams listed below.

-CPAS-Technical: Individuals are able to demonstrate their knowledge of general technical skills related to Imaging Informatics.
-CPAS-Clinical: Individuals are able to demonstrate their knowledge of general clinical skills related to Imaging Informatics.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Online Exam

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.