ICE 250 - Mammography Initial Training

Description: Foundations of breast imaging, a brief overview of breast sonography, and an introduction to bone Densitometry. Designed to support skill development in specific content areas and to ensure that entry-level Mammography technologists meet the initial training requirements set forth by the Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program (MQSA), and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to challenge the post-primary examination.

Prerequisites: Program Admission.

Corequisite: ICE 255 

Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Lab: 0

Course Content:

1. Breast anatomy and mammographic correlation
2. Patient examination
3. Breast reporting, pathology, treatment
4. Equipment and technical applications
5. Breast sonography
6. Digital breast tomosynthesis
7. Bone densitometry

 
Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognize breast anatomy and development. (1)
2. Identify internal and external breast anatomy as well as their mammographic appearance. (1)
3. List tissue layers and cellular components of the breast. (1)
4. Describe the sequence of a mammographic examination procedure. (2)
5. Conduct a patient assessment. (2)
6. Discuss the requirements for imaging implants. (2)
7. List types of mammographic procedures. (2)
8. Discuss the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS®). (3)
9. Recognize breast pathology and cancer classification systems. (3)
10. Explain breast cancer treatment options. (3)
11. List the components of a mammography machine. (4)
12. Describe the digital imaging workflow. (4)
13. Explain quality assurance and quality control procedures and regulations. (4)
14. Identify the indications and equipment used for breast sonography. (5)
15. Discuss the positioning and imaging factors associated with breast sonography. (5)
16. Define bone densitometry. (7)
17. Discuss various uses for bone densitometry. (7)
18. Comprehend Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) technology and positioning requirements. (6)

1. Complete 8 hours of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT).