Certification: Certified PACS System Analyst (CPSA)

A summary of the requirements for the certification of a CPSA, or Certified PACS System Analyst are listed here. The requirements for the Systems Analyst focus on general understanding of the PACS components. There is a strong emphasis on understanding the clinical and workflow aspects of the System Administration functions. Achieving CPAS certification is a requirement for 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

Product/Equipment

A product/equipment certification tests for knowledge about the use of proprietary software or hardware products. This classification is used primarily for computer-related companies such as IBM, CISCO, HP, etc.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.