RAD 604C - Mammography Clinical Applications and Training

 
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.

1. Observe, assist and participate in Mammography patient care procedures as required by the clincial affiliation agency.
2. Complete the requirements to document clinical proficiency in Mammography as required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
3. Comply with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and other governing agencies.
4. 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.

1. Clinical
2. Practice mammography
3. Patient care
4. MQSA
5. Breast tissue
6. ARRT
7. Scope of practice
8. Hands-on training
9. Breast positioning
10. Mammography equipment

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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