MAMM 220 - Instrumentation and Quality Assurance Mammography

Credits: 2
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Description: This course focuses on Mammography instrumentation, physics, quality control and quality assurance of digital imaging systems. System components, imaging principles, Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), Full-Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) and exposure factors are discussed.

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. Explain specifics of equipment and instrumentation used in mammographic image production.

2. Evaluate radiation protection and safety related to Mammography.

3. Examine specifics of the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and its requirements for quality control testing.

4. Confirm images have proper identification and are of diagnostic quality.

5. Summarize types of artifacts and methods used for artifact reduction.

6. Evaluate quality assurance methods used in Mammography.

7. Assess imaging techniques used in Mammography.

8. Examine Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) and Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM).