Mammography Certificate (1)

This 12 credit-hour, two semester, certificate program begins in the fall semester and completes at the end of the spring semester. Mammography is a branch of radiology that employs specialized equipment to produce images of the breast that aid the radiologist in identifying and discussing abnormalities. The program provides didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction. The clinical portion of the program consists of an orientation to the clinical aspects of mammography, demonstration of the use of equipment, and an opportunity to participate under close supervision in actual mammographic procedures. Although the program is offered as an evening option, the clinical rotation will be scheduled during the day. Successful candidates are certified as a Registered Radiographic Technologist in Mammography - RT (R)(M).

** Admission requirements include:

• Must be registered as a Radiographic Technologist RT(R) in good standing with the American Registry of Radiographic Technology (ARRT).
  
• Must possess an associate in applies science degree, a bachelor of arts degree, or a bachelor of science degree in radiologic technology.
  
• Graduates of American Medical Association (AMA) approved hospital-based radiologic technology programs will be evaluated on an individual basis.
  
• Grade point average requirements: All students must possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

First Semester
MAM 201	Principles of Mammography	3
MAM 202	Procedures in Mammography	4
MAM 203	Mammography Clinical Education I	2
total:		9
Second Semester
MAM 204	Current Trends in Mammography	1
MAM 205	Mammography Clinical Education II	2
total:		3