Accreditation
What is AIUM Accreditation?
Allowing practices to demonstrate that they meet or exceed nationally recognized standards in the performance and interpretation of diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
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Ready to become Accredited?
If you'd like to submit a new AIUM accreditation application, we've outline the steps for you.
Renew Your Accreditation
If you're renewing your AIUM accreditation application, we've outline those steps for you.
AIUM Accreditation Specialties
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Gynecologic Ultrasound with Adjunct Competence in 3D
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI)**
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) with Adjunct Competence in 3D**
Female Pelvic Floor (Urogynecology)
Breast - Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Procedures (must also apply in Diagnostic Breast above)
OBSTETRICS
MORE SPECIALTIES
Applying for AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation is the same for both new and
returning applicants:
Collect the documentation and case studies in the Application Checklist (see below) needed to supplement the online application.
You will need to upload these items into the online application as you fill it in.
Application Checklist Overview
What You'll Need
The following items must be uploaded within your online application.
☐ For each physician:
- Copy of current medical license
- Copy of residency AND/OR fellowship certificate(s)
- Certificates for any ultrasound CME credits that were not earned through the AIUM,
☐ A copy of each sonographers’ current ARDMS or ARRT (sonography) registry card
☐ Proof of purchase of the low-level and high-level disinfectant(s) for your ultrasound transducers.
☐ The most recent ultrasound Quality Assurance report for each ultrasound machine
☐ Case studies for the specialties in which accreditation is sought.
Refer to the General Requirements for the Submission of Case Studies.
☐ For practices applying in “Limited OB for Advanced Clinical Providers”, submit the following for each ACP who performs and interprets limited OB ultrasounds:
- Copy of current state license
- Proof of completion of accredited DPT / tDPT program or accredited PA program
- Proof of MSK ultrasound CME - AMA PRA Category 1™ (AIUM CME does not need to be uploaded)
Fee Schedule
Please do not pre-pay for your application. This fee schedule is for informational purposes only.
The online application will calculate the accreditation fee automatically.
If you need help with an invoice, please contact AIUM.
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Example Practice
Total $5,000 - 3 sites, 3 specialties, 7 staff
Base fee - $2,000 (includes 1 site, 1 specialty, 5 staff)
Additional sites (2) x $1,000 = $2,000
Additional specialties (2) x $250 = $500
Staff: Additional staff (2) x $250 = $500
Need help with the Application Process?
Learn more about the application process in our AIUM Accreditation Toolkit.
Still Have Questions?
Improve your ultrasound practice.
Exhibit your commitment to clinical excellence.
Display your commitment to the highest quality patient care.
Provide credibility to peers and patients.
Demonstrate that your practice meets the quality assurance requirements of a growing number of insurance companies.
Meet the requirements of a growing number of insurers.
Your competitors are accredited... why not you?
New Fee Schedule starting 4/1/2024. You can use this Excel spreadsheet to estimate the application fee.
If granted accreditation, your practice must reapply every three years to remain accredited.
Review the Accreditation Agreement.
In order to apply for practice accreditation, your practice must be following the Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Ultrasound Practices. Once you are ready to apply or reapply, log in to your AIUM user account to create the application. If you do not have an AIUM user account (member or nonmember), you must create one.
First-time applicants review these steps to start an application.
For Reaccreditation applications review these steps to access your application.
The AIUM ultrasound practice accreditation review process begins once you have submitted the online application, payment, and the signed accreditation agreement, your case studies, and supporting documents.
What happens next?
The AIUM will also sign the accreditation agreement, and one copy will be sent back to the practice for your HIPAA records.
The cases will be evaluated and scored by two reviewers, and, if their scores don't agree, by a third reviewer as well.
AIUM Accreditation Department staff review the online portion of the application and the supporting documentation.
When the cases and documentation have been reviewed, the results will be summarized in a findings letter, which will include a detailed report on the case study submissions and identify any areas that need clarification or modification.
The practice will be given the opportunity to provide clarification, make corrections, and, if necessary, submit new case studies within 30 days from the date of the findings letter.
The Ultrasound Practice Accreditation Council will decide whether to grant accreditation based on your application and your response to the findings letter.
Practices that are awarded accreditation will be notified via email and will receive a certificate.
