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From DICOM fundamentals to exam day.
Everything you need to earn your ABII Certified IIP credential. Pick a course to see where it fits in your journey.
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0First, before you buy anything
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Watch: Inside DICOM Lab, a day in the life of a PACS professional.
1Then start here
DICOM Lab
Get a real-world idea of what a PACS administrator does, and see whether this role is really a fit for you. A day-in-the-life scenario with real PACS admin workflows and challenges.
Also in the Ultimate IIP Bundle. Save $92.77.
Next up: SandboxWatch: Sandbox, a full hands-on imaging environment simulation.
2Then put it into practice
Sandbox
Play in an interactive environment where you practice what you learned in DICOM Lab. Configure, troubleshoot, and build hands-on confidence.
A month of access is included in the Ultimate IIP Bundle.
Next up: Decide on certificationThinking about certification? Keep scrolling.
We recommend getting your CIIP. The next three steps get you ready for exam day.
Do you qualify for the CIIP exam?
ABII uses a seven-point system. You need at least 7 points in total, and you have to meet the minimum in every category.
Years as a credentialed imaging professional (like an RT), a healthcare IT or informatics professional, or a non-certified military RT.
1 point per 12 months. Minimum 1, maximum 5.
Only your highest level counts.
1 to 5 points, plus 1 for an imaging informatics degree. Maximum 5.
Hours of imaging informatics CE you've earned in the last 18 months.
1 point per 10 hours. Minimum 1, maximum 4.
| Category | Minimum | Your points |
|---|---|---|
| Work experience | 1 | 0 |
| Education | 0 | 0 |
| Continuing education | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 |
Pick your answers to see where you stand.
Based on ABII's Seven-Point Qualification System (revised May 2024). This is an estimate. ABII makes the final call on eligibility, and CE has to be earned within 18 months of your application date.
3Study
Premium IIP Study Guide
Reinforce the topics from the book while focusing on the exam content. Short, concise, bullet-point study material that touches on every ABII test content topic.
Also in the Ultimate IIP Bundle (save $92.77) and the Premium Bundle (save $15).
Next up: Premium IIP Practice Exam4When you're ready
Premium IIP Practice Exam
Begin preparing for the IIP exam. Test your readiness under exam conditions.
Also in the Ultimate IIP Bundle (save $92.77) and the Premium Bundle (save $15).
Next up: Study Deck5As exam day gets closer
Study Deck: Flash Cards
Keep practicing. Flash cards on the core exam topics, to flip through anywhere.
What students say
“I passed my CIIP exam today!”
All thanks to you and your team. I used PACSbootcamp as my main source of material this go around. Now being in the role, it's all coming together. Anyone expressing interest in becoming a PACS Admin I've been sending them your way. Thank you thank you thank you.
“They seem to cover a lot of what was on the exam.”
I've been a PACS admin for around 6 years now and just recently took the CIIP. I would recommend utilizing a study guide. I used PACS Bootcamp.
“Your study modules really helped me to understand the networking side.”
Just wanted to thank you for all the study materials. I am an ultrasound tech. I took the test this past weekend and preliminary score was a passing one! Thanks again.
“Your explanations and scenario-based examples have truly stood out.”
I have completed several DICOM courses over the past six months, including yours. The way you present complex processes is clear, structured, and easy to follow, which has been instrumental in helping me grasp the nuances of troubleshooting and setup within PACS.
Most students purchase the Ultimate IIP Bundle.
Our learners tend to choose bundles when they want a clear, purposeful path. Study with direction, and save time and money.
Every candidate needs at least 10 hours of CE.
ABII gives 1 point for every 10 hours of imaging informatics CE, and you need at least 1 point to apply for the CIIP exam. The Ultimate IIP Bundle covers that minimum.
Ultimate IIP Bundle
Everything we think you'll need to become a well-rounded imaging professional.
Covers ABII's 10-hour CE minimum to apply for the CIIP exam.
- DICOM Lab$197.77
- Premium IIP Study Guide$105.00
- Premium IIP Practice Exam$39.99
- A month of Sandbox accessIncluded
Premium Bundle
The Study Guide and Practice Exam together, for students focused on the CIIP exam.
- Premium IIP Study Guide$105.00
- Premium IIP Practice Exam$39.99
Satisfaction guaranteedWe have your best interests in mind. If you are unsatisfied, reach out to us to request a refund.
“I built these courses because I couldn't find anything out there for folks like us.”
Beek, Imaging Informatics Consultant and founder. Previously a Radiologic Technologist, PACS Administrator and EMR Analyst.
Context is key
We put you in situations you'll face on the job. In DICOM Lab you work through real scenarios, not slides.
Less lecture, more lab
Traditional PACS admin training can cost thousands of dollars and 40 hours of lectures. Here you configure AEs, move studies and troubleshoot DICOM, for one-tenth the price.
Approved CE credits
Our courses are approved for ASRT Category A CE credits. The Ultimate IIP Bundle carries 11.75 of them.
Frequently asked questions
Which course should I start with?
If you're new to PACS, start with DICOM Lab. It shows you what the job looks like before you commit. If you're already preparing for the CIIP exam, start with the Premium IIP Study Guide and finish with the Practice Exam.
Do these courses earn CE credits?
Yes. They're approved for ASRT Category A CE credits. DICOM Lab earns 8.25 and the Premium IIP Study Guide earns 3.5. The Ultimate IIP Bundle includes both, for 11.75 in total. ABII gives 1 eligibility point for every 10 hours of imaging informatics CE earned in the 18 months before you apply, and every candidate needs at least 1.
What's in the Ultimate IIP Bundle?
DICOM Lab, the Premium IIP Study Guide, the Premium IIP Practice Exam and a month of Sandbox access. The three courses cost $342.76 if you buy them separately. The bundle is $249.99.
Can I try anything for free?
Yes. The Sandbox preview needs no sign-up, the Study Deck flash cards are free, and pacsbootcamp.com has free course modules and practice quizzes.
Am I eligible to take the CIIP exam?
ABII uses a seven-point system, with points for work experience, education and imaging informatics CE. Use our eligibility checking tool to count yours, then confirm with ABII's requirements before you set your study dates.
What if a course isn't right for me?
We have your best interests in mind. If you are unsatisfied, reach out to us to request a refund.
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