Course Offerings

This course is offered to ARRT-registered radiologic technologists and Radiography students. This program is the initial training required for radiologic technologists to perform mammograms. This course does not contain clinical components. It is the student's responsibility to seek employment or clinical sites to complete the required mammograms needed for certification on their own.
This course is approved for 27.25 American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Category A credits.

Course Objectives

Identify the proper patient considerations, including patient screening and the role of the technologist

Distinguish between proper and improper image quality

Identify the breast anatomy and physiologic make-up of the breast

Identify basic function and components of the mammography imaging system

Identify personnel and reporting requirements listed in the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations

Illustrate techniques for completing the MQSA Quality Control testing

Distinguish between normal and abnormal quality control readings to meet the MQSA and FDA requirements

Demonstrate the ability to produce quality images based on criteria

Evaluate digital images post-processing for image quality

Summarize the basic theory of digital breast tomosynthesis, including appropriate use

Compare digital breast tomosynthesis to 2D mammography

Review how DBT mammography is performed

Outline of Instruction

Day 1: Patient care assessment, breast imaging fundamentals, breast anatomy and evaluation, breast pathologies, diagnostic and treatment options

Day 2: Positioning and image evaluation, compression techniques, critical thinking for difficult patients, breast augmentation

Day 3: Mammography equipment and technical factors, QC/QA, digital mammography

Day 4: Mammographic artifacts, meeting state and federal regulations, final overview, final exam

Contact Hours

32

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certified in Radiology

OR

Students in their final semester of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) approved Radiography program provide a letter from the instructor or director with recommendations, estimated program completion date, and GPA status.

Learning Supplies Needed

"Mammographic Imaging: A Practical Guide, 4th ed." Shelly L. Lillie & Wendy J. Marshall, ISBN:978-1496352026
"Mammography & Breast Imaging Prep, 3rd ed." Olive Peart, ISBN: 978-1264257225 (paperback), ISBN: 978-1264257232 (ebook)

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Students will be required to secure an agreeable clinical site in their area and submit contact information to Wake Tech instructors for approval and affiliation agreement.
Students will have the option of completing the clinical rotation through the Mammography Certificate program and will be assigned a clinical site.

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Registered Radiologic Technologists or registry-eligible students interested in a career as a mammography technologist

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Mammographer

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Mammographer

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Course Contact Information

Health Science Non-Degree Programs https://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
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