Where we stand on proficiency testing.

Because of the lack of comprehensive information in radiologic technology publications on the history, purpose and future implications of a process technologists hear talked about as "proficiency testing," and because of a lack of understanding of the role The American Society of Radiologic Technologists is playing in the project, the authors responded to a request by the editor to prepare this article. Since evaluation of the proficiency testing concept is still going on, this article is only a beginning and cannot be conclusive as to possible implementation, but it serves to provide substantial understanding through which the reader can evaluate future information.