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Certification can provide better job opportunities and personal growth |
Looking back at those days, which were also reflected in the
requirements for a PACS administrator to become certified, you can see that a
lot of things have changed from a technical perspective. If you had not learned
and advanced your knowledge as an imaging and informatics professional during those
years, you would be hopelessly obsolete now. That is why the PACS
Administrators Registry and Certification Association (PARCA) recently updated its
certifications. The new requirements are posted on the PARCA website and the
corresponding exams will be updated over the summer to reflect these
certifications. Candidates are actually encouraged to renew their certifications
to become “2014” certified.
Taking the exam again (or for the first time for that
matter) is a good thing, as you can show that you are serious about staying up-to-date
as an image an informatics professional. And remember, it is not about the
piece of paper, it is like a race, it is all about the journey. As soon as you
are at the start line of that race, you have accomplished what you are looking
for, the race and in this case the exam is just a formality and confirmation of
your up-to-date skills.