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PARCA does not provide any training but rather defines certification requirements and gives examinations. To become a healthcare technology professional that meets the PARCA certification requirements, one could obtain the knowledge that is required through text books, computer-based training, and face-to-face seminars and conferences. To assist potential candidates in selecting the appropriate training means, we listed below a handful of helpful links that can be used.

Conferences that have a Significant PACS Content:
RSNA
SCAR/SIIM
Web Conferences

PACS Related User and Discussion Groups:
Aunt Minnie Discussion Group
Club PACS
Yahoo User Group

Standards Organizations:
DICOM Standard
HL7 Standard
IHE

Independent PACS Admin Training Schools:
Clarkson College
Indiana University
Michener Institute
MTMI
Ogeechee Technical College
OTech, Inc.
Radiology Consulting Group
Radiological Service Training Institute
SG&A Consulting, Inc.
The Advanced Health Education Center

Computer Based Training:
PACS System Administration

Books:
DICOM Basics
DICOM Structured Reporting
HL7 Messaging
PACS Fundamentals
PACS Policy Manual
Study Guides

On-line Publications:
Health Imaging and IT
ITN
OTech, Inc.
OTpedia
Resource Guide for PACS Administrators and Imaging and Informatics Professionals

Additional On-line Study Resources:
Evergreen
The Lyzrd's Stomp
The Math Forum

PACS Consultants:
JS PACS

Please contact us at service@pacsadmin.org if you like us to consider adding to the resources listed above.

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