MAMM 210 - Mammography Procedures and Image Analysis

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course provides the fundamentals of positioning, image analysis and patient care in Mammography. Topics of discussion will include the history of Mammography and the anatomy, physiology, pathology and treatment of breast disease. Patient education, procedures and interventional procedures are reviewed.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Mammography Program. Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
Corequisites: None
Recommended: None

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall
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Course Competencies
1. Examine history and evolution of Mammography.

2. Assess proper procedure for patient education and assessment.

3. Advise patients on breast self-exam (BSE), clinical breast exam (CBE), dose, additional projections, American College of Surgeons (ACS) and American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines for screening Mammography and other breast imaging procedures.

4. Confirm anatomy, physiology and pathology related to the breast.

5. Identify the terminology commonly used in identifying pathologies.

6. Explore patient care and positioning.

7. Examine patient assessment and risk factors for breast disease.

8. Summarize treatments for breast disease.

9. Examine interventional procedures performed in Mammography.