RADT 2520 Mammographic Anatomy, Physics and Positioning
The student should have pre-existing knowledge and skills gained during their entry level radiography educational experience and reinforced through professional practice. The content in this course is intended to aid technologists in gaining the required post primary structured education for mammography. The course provides the student with an overview of the following topics: Breast Anatomy and Mammographic Correlation, Breast Pathology, Patient Assessment and Communication, Departmental Structure and Regulatory Guidelines, Equipment, Interventional Procedures, Mammography Quality Management, Positioning, Breast Sonography, Technical Application, New Technologies.
6 credits