RDTC 121MAMMOGRAPHY PROCEDURES

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Prerequisite: RDTC 103C, 105, 111, 117C or a valid CRT, ARRT Certification in Diagnostic Radiology. Corequisite: RDTC 116, 117D, and 123. Enrollment Limitation: For non-PCC students, documentation of current California Radiologic Technology Certificate Diagnostic Radiologic Technology and, ARRT certification and/or approved by Program Director. Technical and procedural aspects of mammography including radiation protection, quality assurance, breast anatomy, pathology, physiology, image critique, positioning and mass localization and biopsy procedures. Interpret MQSA guidelines. This course prepares the student to take ARRT exam and/or State of California exam upon completion of required exams and course completion. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grade Mode: L