Mammography

MAM 206 Principles and Procedures in Mammography (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides a detailed overview of the history, equipment and radiographic principles and their application to mammography. Course focuses on breast anatomy and physiology, mammographic techniques, positioning shells, critical equipment features, image receptor characteristics, and image quality management. Successful completion of this course along with MAM 207 will meet the required contact hours of documented learning required to sit for Mammography Technologist Certification exam. This course may be scheduled as (1) one week long (five days) course offered in fall and spring, (2) one full day per week for five weeks, or (3) two evenings per week for six weeks.
Prerequisite:
Admission into the Mammography program.

MAM 207 Mammography Externship (0-2) 1 hr.
Provides students with 32 hours of clinical experience to gain required skills to perform quality breast imaging mammograms in a health care setting under the direct supervision of a qualified practioner. Emphasis on principles and procedures of mammography. Presented as a precepted clinical to complete in two weeks immediately following successful completion of MAM 206.
Prerequisite:
Prior or concurrent enrollment in MAM 206