Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT250AD   19962-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  10/24/95  
MRT250AD     19962-19995 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Problem Solving for Mammographers
Problem sovling and quality assurance for mammography. Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requirements for mammography. Prerequisites: MRT250AC or permission of instructor.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT250AD   19962-19995 Problem Solving for Mammographers
1. Evaluate mammography images for artifacts and corrections. (I)
2. Discuss and describe how to alter standard positioning and technique for special situations during mammography. (II)
3. Apply alternative methods for diagnostic workups. (III)
4. List and describe performance of tasks for quality assurance program implementation according to Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requirements. (IV)
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MRT250AD   19962-19995 Problem Solving for Mammographers
    I. Film evaluation - artifacts
        A. Common artifacts
        B. Causes and corrections
      II. Positioning and technical adjustments
          A. Adjustments in positioning
          B. Adjustments in technical factors
        III. Special situations
            A. Augmented breast
            B. Age factors
            C. Male mammography
            D. Unique situations
          IV. Quality assurance program
              A. Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requirements
              B. Processor
              C. X-ray equipment
              D. Film screen system
              E. Troubleshooting
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