Mammography Applications

Catalog description

Supervised sessions emphasizing practical application of patient preparation and positioning for diagnostic, screening and interventional/special procedure mammographic examinations to include appropriate technique, radiation protection and demonstration of professional and ethical skills. Performance, evaluation and documentation of quality control tests, as required by the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR). Clinical experience in a mammography clinical environment for a total of 225 clinical hours which includes 8 hours of full-field digital mammography (FFDM) and 8 hours of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) training.