Mammography

Can be completed in 16 weeks

Starts the third Tuesday of each month

This online course is designed to provide the education and clinical experience for post-primary practice of Mammography. Core topics include but are not limited to, patient care (education and assessment), image production (equipment operation and quality assurance), and procedures (anatomy, physiology, pathology, mammographic positioning, special needs and imaging procedures). Students will perform mammographic examinations and duties at various clinical sites under the supervision of a Mammographer. This course is 466 hours (128 didactic hours, 338 clinical hours)

Upon completion, students may be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist post-primary in Mammography.

SPCC Previously Approved Clinical Sites - You can choose your own clinical site with submission of a completed Clinical Affiliation Agreement.

It is the student’s responsibility to contact the clinical site and ensure that they can be accommodated for the clinical rotation. Some clinical sites require additional information, and it is the responsibility of the student to complete and submit this information prior to enrollment.

Prerequisites

Individuals entering this course must be a registered or registry eligible Radiologic Technologist. Students must present proof of current ARRT certification.

MUST HAVE

• CPR Certification
• Radiation Badge
• Internet access
• Computer access with word processing (i.e. Microsoft Word)
• Appropriate scrubs and shoes for clinical
• Textbooks listed below
  • Mammography and Breast Imaging, 2nd Edition
    Author: Olive Peart; Company: McGraw Hill
  • Mammographic Imaging a Practical Guide, 4th Edition
    Authors: Shelly L. Lille’, Wendy J. Marshall
    Company: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
• All required medical records must be submitted through Certified Background.

Program Cost

Registration fee	$199.40
Books	Additional
Radiation badge (if you do not have one)	Additional
Medical Document Manager	Additional
Drug screen and background check	Additional
Total Cost (approximate)	$199.40

Location

Online with on-site clinical at site of student’s choice

Contact

Jana Larson or Mez Chen at mchen@spcc.edu

704-701-0480