RAD 601 - Diagnostic Procedures for Medical Imaging of the Breast

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Radiologic Technology

Description:

This course provides an overview for qualified Mammography students all the required activities necessary to provide procedures for patients that are required to have breast tissue examined. Students explore all the breast anatomy, cytology and a large number of pathologies are included in this course. Mammographic positioning, special needs of patient categories and mammographic procedures are classified. Views, special patient situations during imaging examinations and interventional procedures are covered for compliance with national board content. Exploration of the accreditation standards within a medical imaging service department is provided relating to Mammography suites. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Completion of this course complies with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) structural education requirements and awards 16 Category A CEUs.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Must be Certified Technologists in good standing recognized by the ARRT (www.arrt.org)  

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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