RAD 603 - Understanding Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Radiologic Technology

Description:

In this course students learn about the American College of Radiology (ACR) voluntary ACR Mammography Accreditation program and progress. Course content focuses on the 1992 to current U.S. Congress who passed the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA: P.L.102-539) that was implemented in and is and will remain a vital mandate for imaging facilities to perform Mammography. An overview of equipment and quality assurance requirements and personal credentials for physicians, radiologic technologists and other medical staff is presented. Additionally, the American Cancer Society and Society of Breast Imaging missions and preventive services are topics explored within this course. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Completion of this course complies with 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)  

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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