IAC accreditation is an educational process, not a pass-fail exam.
The accreditation process is similarly structured for each IAC member
organization (ICAVL, ICAEL, ICANL, ICAMRL, and ICACTL). The process
begins with a comprehensive self-evaluation by laboratory staff.
Completion of the application for accreditation requires information
on all aspects of laboratory operation as well as the submission
of actual case studies for review. After the completed application
has been submitted to the IAC, it undergoes a confidential peer-review
by specially-trained reviewers. The final decision is then made
by the Board of Directors.
The IAC does not restrict accreditation to the
"perfect" imaging laboratory.
Rather, accreditation is based on a policy of substantial compliance with
The Standards. the specific guidelines for imaging accreditation
developed for each IAC organization. The IAC provides guidance to
assist the laboratory in meeting the requirements of The Standards.
