RAT 2647 Principles of Mammography

Comprehensive overview of mammographic concepts and equipment, including patient care/education, communication, anatomy and physiology, epidemiology, pathology, positioning techniques, interventional procedures, image analysis, imaging media and processing, quality assurance testing and principles of exposure.

Prerequisites: NONE

Course Outcomes

• Identify quality control, quality assurance measures and federal and/or state regulations governing mammography.
• Describe basic mammographic equipment and technical considerations in mammography.
• Describe the historical development of mammography as an advanced imaging modality.
• Identify breast anatomy and physiology and describe routine positioning techniques for routine and non-routine mammographic procedures.
• Describe the importance of quality patient care, education, and communication in mammography.

Credit Hours: 2

• Classroom: 2 hours

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Radiologic Technology

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: No