Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT250AA   19962-19965 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/24/95
MRT250AA 19962-19965 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Screening Mammography
Basic mammography. Including anatomy, positioning, equipment, patient history, clinical breast examination and film evaluation related to screening mammography. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT250AA   19962-19965 Screening Mammography
1. Explain the purpose and general criteria for mammographic procedures. (I)
2. Describe the anatomy and the radiosensitivity of the breast. (II)
3. List the steps in the performance of a screening mammogram. (III)
4. Identify the components of a dedicated mammographic unit. (IV)
5. Demonstrate darkroom and screen/cassette maintenance. (V)
6. Perform film processor quality assurance procedures. (VI)
7. Complete a history form and discuss the methods used for a proper clinical breast examination. (VII)
8. Differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable mammographic images. (VIII)
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MRT250AA   19962-19965 Screening Mammography
    I. Overview of mammography
        A. Purpose
        B. Criteria
        C. Procedure
      II. Anatomy and radiosensitivity of the breast
          A. Anatomy of breast
            1. Muscles
            2. Ligaments
            3. Areola and nipple
          B. Tissue types
            1. Fibrous
            2. Glandular
            3. Adipose
          C. Tissue radiosensitivity
        III. Steps in performing a mammogram
            A. Equipment set-up
            B. Positioning
            C. Patient preparation
          IV. Dedicated mammographic unit
              A. Tube
                1. Types
                2. Anode types
              B. Screens and cassettes
              C. Grid
              D. Film
              E. Compression device
            V. Dark room/grid/screen maintenance
                A. Dark room equipment
                B. Chemistry
                C. Extended processing
                D. Quality assurance
                E. Screen maintenance
              VI. Processor quality assurance procedures
                  A. Quality assurance process
                  B. Chemistry values
                  C. Troubleshooting
                VII. Patient history and clinical breast examination
                    A. Patient history form
                    B. Clinical breast examination
                  VIII. Film evaluation
                      A. Radiographic qualities
                      B. Artifacts
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