2017-2018 Catalog

Mammography Technology, Certificate

Certificate—9 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1346

This program is an advanced certificate that provides a complete educational experience for licensed radiologic technologists wishing to become a mammography technologist. The program provides each licensed radiologic technologist with opportunities to learn and to develop competence in patient care, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical skills that will permit the student to become a diagnostic mammography technologist. Integrated educational activities include lecture, laboratory activities, case studies, and hands-on clinical training.

Required Career Courses

9 credit hours as follows:

RAD-260Breast Pathology

1

RAD-261Principles and Procedures

3

RAD-262Quality Assurance

2

RAD-263Mammography Clinical Internship

3

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (6 credit hours)

RAD-260Breast Pathology

1

RAD-261Principles and Procedures

3

RAD-262Quality Assurance

2

Semester 1 (3 credit hours)

RAD-263Mammography Clinical Internship

3