Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT250AB   19962-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  10/24/95  
MRT250AB     19962-19995 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Diagnostic Positioning and Special Views for Mammography
Basic mammography. Positioning for the diagnostic examination Special views, equipment characteristics, specifications, risk factors and film evaluation related to pathology. Prerequisites: MRT250AA or permission of instructor.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT250AB   19962-19995 Diagnostic Positioning and Special Views for Mammography
1. Explain the equipment and technical considerations needed to produce a quality mammography image. (I)
2. Describe routine positions for a diagnostic mammography examination. (II)
3. List and describe the criteria and performance of special mammographic positions. (III)
4. Describe risk factors associated with mammography. (IV)
5. Differentiate between benign and malignant tumors. (V)
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MRT250AB   19962-19995 Diagnostic Positioning and Special Views for Mammography
    I. Instrumentation
        A. Basic equipment
          1. Target composition
          2. Filtration
          3. Heel effect
          4. Compression
          5. Grids
          6. Automatic exposure systems
        B. Imaging modalities
          1. Direct exposure film
          2. Screen film
          3. Xeroradiography
        C. Technical considerations
          1. Technique
          2. Compression
      II. Positioning
          A. Routine positions
            1. Craniocaudal projection
            2. Mediolateral oblique projection
            3. Mediolateral projection
        III. Positioning - special projections
            A. Criteria for special projections
              1. Calcifications
              2. Tumor appearance
              3. Tissue not included on routine projection
            B. Special projections
              1. Magnification views
              2. Spot compression views
              3. Exaggerated craniocaudal projection
              4. Cleavage projection
              5. Axillary tail projection
              6. Tangential views
          IV. Risk versus benefit issues
              A. Breast cancer statistics
              B. Risk factor studies
              C. Early detection benefits
            V. Tumor
                A. Benign tumors
                B. Malignant tumors
                C. Calcifications
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