To support entities implementing the scheme, the following resources are currently available:
- Catalogue of requirements of the European QA scheme
- Training template for radiologists and radiographers for digital breast cancer screening
Catalogue of requirements
The European QA scheme requirements and their respective criteria (quality statements to be fulfilled) and indicators (quantitative measures of quality) are available in an accessible format as a catalogue.
Requirements can be filtered by certification module*, care process, criteria/indicators and requirement category. Requirements can be exported as a comma separated value (.csv) file or as an excel file based on the full dataset or on the filtered selection. The export is intended to support users of the European QA scheme in localising the data or evidence of compliance, to identify gaps for quality improvement. Should users be interesed in certification, the list of requirements may be used for self-assessment to evaluate their progress towards applying for certification.
Disclaimer: This catalogue is intended to support with the self-assessment, quality improvement and preparation for certification. For certification purposes, the European Quality Assurance Scheme for Breast Cancer Services Manual remains the normative document.
For any queries or feedback please contact us at;
JRC-CANCER-CARE-QA-SCHEMES@ec.europa.eu
Training template
The role of the training template is to ensure radiologists and radiographers are competent to work in breast cancer screening and care services.
The training template includes a list of essential skills that professionals must have and outlines the minimum training content to be included in the postgraduate curriculum in order to achieve those essential skills.