Approval Requirements for Pennsylvania MQSA Medical Physicists

In accordance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), Pennsylvania currently has an approval process for Medical Physicists performing mammography facility equipment surveys in Pennsylvania. This process has existed since the inception of the MQSA in Pennsylvania in 1995. Medical Physicists are permitted to conduct mammography equipment surveys by meeting state approval requirements. Federal regulation 21 CFR 900.12(a)(3) sets forth the qualification requirements for Medical Physicist approval. For approval, submit documentation for all relative requirements to:

Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Radiation Protection
P.O. Box 8469
Harrisburg, PA  17105-8469
Attn:  X-ray/Accelerator Section