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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.

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Renew Your Accreditation

If you're renewing your AIUM accreditation application, we've outline those steps for you.

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AIUM Accreditation 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.

    1. Application base fee (includes 1 specialty, 1-5 staff, main site) - $2,000
    2. Each additional site - $1,000
    3. Each additional specialty - $250
    4. Staff (performing or interpreting ultrasound):
    • 1-5 (included in base fee)
    • 6-20 - $250 per staff
    • 21+ - $100 per staff

    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







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