PARCA's mission is to develop and provide certification for professionals who are engaged with the support, maintenance and day-to-day management of Healthcare Imaging and IT systems such as Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

    Available courses

    Individuals are able to demonstrate their knowledge of general clinical skills related to Imaging Informatics.

    Individuals are able to demonstrate their knowledge of general technical skills related to Imaging Informatics.

    The requirements for the CPSA or Certified PACS System Analyst focus on general understanding of the PACS components. Achieving the CPAS or Certified PACS Associate certification is a requirement for this certification. There is a strong emphasis on understanding the clinical and workflow aspects of the System Administration functions. 

    Individuals are able to demonstrate their knowledge about DICOM, including troubleshooting.