RAD 215 - Principles and Procedures in Mammography

Institution:

Harper College

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Description:

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 skills, critical equipment features, image receptor characteristics, and image quality management. Successful completion of this course along with RAD 216 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 certificate program.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harpercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(847) 925-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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