Procedures

Catalog description

This course is designed to teach the student anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the breast. In addition, the content of this course provides comprehensive instruction in mammographic positioning, special needs, and imaging procedures. The course provides the general protocol guidelines as established by the American College of Radiology (ACR). These procedures include both mammography screening and diagnostic imaging examinations as well as special procedures such as breast ultrasound, breast MRI, molecular breast imaging, and interventional procedures.