MAMMOGRAPHIC POSITIONING AND PATIENT CARE

Catalog description

Course provides the fundamentals of mammography positioning. Students study breast anatomy and physiology and pathologic changes and the relevance of these to mammographic appearance and positioning, including correlation to the radiographic appearance of normal anatomy and benign and malignant mammographic findings. Course also provides the basic concepts in patient assessment and evaluation in mammography. It includes effective communication, patient safety/comfort, patient preparation, professionalism, ethics and critical thinking. Course content emphasizes the importance of establishing a positive relationship with the patient, addressing their psychological needs and providing patient information related to the procedure.