RAD 604C - Mammography Clinical Applications and Training Credits: 4 240 Clinical Hours
Prerequisites: Must be a Certified Technologists in Radiography in good standing recognized by the ARRT and qualified to perform Mammography (www.arrt.org)
Description This clinical course provides students with an opportunity to receive hands-on training in a mammographic suite. A signed clinical affiliation agreement must be completed before a student can begin clinical practice. All the Scope of Practice Standards relating to mammography imaging and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Patient care clinical requirements must be completed to pass this course. Students and clinical affiliations are covered by general liability insurances. A dosimetry badge is provided and the radiation safety requirements must be complied with at all times. There is a badge fee charged with this course. Additionally, students must complete all background checks, clearance requirements, drug testing, behavioral and essential functions required by the medical imaging industry, etc. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) does not award structural education credits for clinical course work. Students must be certified in the supporting discipline of Radiography first to be eligible to learn mammography within a clinical setting as required by this course. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Observe, assist and participate in Mammography patient care procedures as required by the clincial affiliation agency.
- Complete the requirements to document clinical proficiency in Mammography as required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Comply with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and other governing agencies.
- Scrutinize image formations necessary for Radiologists to diagnosis disease and/or injury of breast tissue and related anatomy required for visualization relating to Mammographic procedures.
Listed Topics
- Clinical
- Practice mammography
- Patient care
- MQSA
- Breast tissue
- ARRT
- Scope of practice
- Hands-on training
- Breast positioning
- Mammography equipment
Reference Materials Current mammography books and research materials, etc. Individual Certified Technologist ARRT portal access. ARRT-required Mammography Patient Care Records. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 5/14/2021 Last Reviewed: 5/14/2021
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