Preparation for certification by the ARRT in mammography. This course includes clinical and laboratory sessions while in a mammography department. Special education in mammographic examinations under the supervision of a qualified mammographer. Training in breast anatomy, physiology, positioning, compression, quality assurance/quality control techniques, and imaging of patients with breast implants. This course requires documented performance of 25 examinations that include eight hours of training in each mammography modality while performing mammography exams. Documentation includes time sheets and competencies to be verified by the student and the clinical site. Students are assigned to a mammography clinical site to complete 132 hours. These hours are required to satisfy clinical competency requirements with MQSA and eligibility with ARRT to sit for the ARRT advanced-level exam in mammography. $10.72 per quarter malpractice insurance fee. $25.65 dosimetry badge fee.
Prerequisite
Currently enrolled in an approved Radiologic Technology program or ARRT Certified Radiologic Technologist.