Diagnostic Imaging

The College ensures patient care and safety by setting standards for diagnostic imaging (DI) services, personnel and equipment. The Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation process is a peer review process that ensures accuracy and reliability of imaging services in Alberta.

We conduct on-site assessments when facilities open and reassess on a four-year cycle. We also reassess if a facility adds a new service, renovates, moves, or if a concern is brought forward.

DI Accreditation program guide

All facilities performing diagnostic imaging services must be re-assessed every 4 years. To learn more about the 4-year accreditation cycle, download the Accreditation Program Guide

New/relocating facilities program guide

If you’ve already applied to start the accreditation process, we recommend reviewing the program guide for new and relocating facilities.

Review the Program Guide for New & Relocating Facilities

Are you planning to…

• move or change the name of your facility?
• offer new imaging services?
• change in Medical Director?
• change the contact information for your facility?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you need to notify us. Update your facility information

Accreditation Assessments

Once accredited, DI facilities must be re-assessed every four years. Additionally, assessments must be conducted before opening a new facility, adding a modality, relocating or completing major renovations.

Download and fill in this application

Currently undergoing Assessment?

Transfer files and documents safely and securely via SharePoint. Log in using your CPSA-provided credentials.

DI facility SharePoint site

Some DI modalities have different training and approval requirements, all of which must be met before a physician can perform or interpret DI services. 

Learn more & apply for physician approvals

No onsite imaging specialist?

If your facility Medical Director is not an imaging specialist, your facility must meet certain criteria. Download and read the requirements.

We’re always looking for registered professionals to help assess DI facilities. Use your knowledge to ensure patient safety province-wide, earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits and compensation.

Help us accredit DI facilities. Apply today

CPSA accreditation standards are developed based on input from field experts, best practice and research identified by other regulators and standard setting bodies . These standards ensure Alberta’s DI facilities meet or exceed safety and quality standards for performance of DI services. Access the standards by registering your facility for assessment.

Our standards review process

Do you have a suggestion to improve patient safety and quality care in Alberta facilities? Complete and submit a Standards Revision Request Form ensuring:

• the specific standards or section (if your suggestion applies to multiple standards) are identified
• verifiable references (including a link or attachment) are provided
• the request applies to all diagnostic imaging facilities across Alberta (not limited to organization- specific practice)
• contact information is included (in case further clarification is necessary)