AAPM Position Statements and Policies

AAPM Position Statements

Position Statement number	Position Statement name	Approval date	Sunset date
PS 1-A	AAPM/ACR/HPS Joint Statement on Proper Use of Radiation Dose Metric Tracking for Patients Undergoing Medical Imaging Exams	8/6/2021	12/31/2026
PS 2-B	Dose Management in Diagnostic Radiology	8/25/2022	12/31/2027
PS 3-B	AAPM Position Statement on the Use of Bismuth Shielding for the Purpose of Dose Reduction in CT scanning	8/25/2022	12/31/2027
PS 4-B	AAPM Position Statement on Radiation Risks from Medical Imaging Procedures	11/16/2023	12/31/2028
PS 5-B	Scope of Practice for Clinical Medical Physics	10/17/2023	12/31/2028
PS 6-B	AAPM Position Statement on the Role of Qualified Medical Physicists in Providing Quality Medical Care	10/17/2023	12/31/2028
PS 7-A	Definition of A Qualified Medical Physicist	8/2/2018	12/31/2028
PS 8-A	AAPM Position Statement on the Use of Patient Gonadal and Fetal Shielding	4/2/2019	12/31/2024
PS 9-A	Policy on CT Whole Body Screening	12/4/2019	12/31/2024
PS 10-A	AAPM/CRCPD/MITA Joint Statement on FDA Guidance of “Medical X-ray Imaging Devices Conformance with IEC Standards	11/19/2020	12/31/2025
PS 11-A	Qualifications and Practice Standards for Clinical Medical Physicists: A Guide for Government and Regulators	11/19/2021	12/31/2026
PS 12-A	AAPM Position Statement from the Executive Committee on Conflicts and Adverse Events	12/11/2023	12/31/2028

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