RAIT 325 - Mammography

5 CR

Preparation for certification by the ARRT in mammography. In addition to didactic education, the course includes laboratory sessions in a Mammography department.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the program and permission of the Program Chair.

Course Outcomes

Describe the pertinent components of mammography equipment and their respective role in imaging
Examine the changes in the quantity and quality of radiation produced with manipulation of technical factors
Evaluate image quality relative to the technical factors used, the anatomy of the breast, and pathologic conditions
Evaluate required quality control procedures, and interpret the results of those tests
Relate the quality control findings to image quality
Identify normal anatomy and physiology of the breast and describe the effects of pathology on the images
Describe the role of the technologist in patient education

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