• They manage the transfer, storage and retrieval of healthcare images and information in the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and the Radiology Information system (RIS).
• They function in both clinical healthcare and information technology.
• They communicate clearly with highly technical network personnel, and understand the diagnostic process of the radiologist.
• Their role often expands to system architect, workflow engineer and business analyst.

PACS administrators

• work in medical imaging and information technology settings that utilize digital imaging, PACS, and Radiology Information System (RIS)
• work in PACS equipment retail, PACS sales, and PACS support services.

• Upon successful completion you will receive a Radiology Informatics Associate in Applied Science degree or a certificate (31 credit program).
• Graduates are prepared to take all three levels of certification exam through the PACS Administrators Registry and Certification Association (PARCA).
• Graduates with a minimum three years’ previous experience in healthcare imaging or imaging informatics, will also meet the educational and continuing education requirements for the American Board of Imaging Informatics (ABII) certification.

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• Download Courses Required/Suggested Schedule (pdf)
• The complete program is online.

View American Board of Imaging Informatics (ABII)

View PACS Administrators Registry and Certification Association (PARCA)

Tami Burkholder
Lancaster Campus, East Building 207
1641 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
tlburkho@hacc.edu
717-358-2837 or 800-222-4222, ext. 312837