Mammography (MA11) Certificate

Campus Availability and Advisement:

• Floyd County Campus Advisor: Frank Pharr

Program Description:

The Mammography certificate program prepares students to apply to sit for the national certification exami­nation in mammography offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The pro­gram meets MQSA initial education requirements for mammographers and continuing education. This program leads to a technical certificate and can usually be completed in one semester.

Entrance Dates:

Spring Semester

Entrance Requirements:

Age:	17 years old for entrance into Health Technology pre-occupational curriculum
	18 years old for entrance into Health Technology programs

Education: Open to anyone who is registered with the ARRT as a radiographer (RT)R.

Required Courses

RADT 2520	Mammographic Anatomy, Physics and Positioning	6
RADT 2530	Clinical Mammography	6

Total Credit Hours: 12 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation