• Mammography Initial Training - Option 1

Interested in getting Mammography Initial Training for free? We are partnered with the GROW! Mammography Scholarship, which is designed to support radiologic technologists who are dedicated to advancing in the field of radiology sciences. We believe that by investing in the education and professional development of future mammographers, we can help improve the quality of care in our communities.

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Are you interested in cross-training into Mammography? With over 33 years of experience teaching mammography, we've developed our curriculum based on helping you meet the requirements and becoming a successful mammographer.  A half-day is dedicated to hands-on positioning and QC training  at our affiliate hospital.  This hands-on approach enables you to jump right in when it's time for you to start your 25 hands-on procedures on patients.  Student evaluations confirm this is a "must have" for positioning training.

ARRT certification and/or a fully unrestricted state license are required for admission to the Mammography Initial Training course.

The curriculum for “Mammography Initial Training Option 1” will provide the technologist with all of the required components of training as outlined by MQSA. The course includes: 24 hours of training on core competencies as outlined by MQSA, 8 hours of Digital Mammography Modality Specific Training, and 8 hours of Tomosynthesis Modality Specific Training. 

You will be awarded 40 hours of Category A credit for the five day course.  The course satisfies the 16 hours of structured education requirement to apply for the ARRT Post-Primary Mammography Certification Examination.  This course also meets the guidelines for states requiring special education for mammography.

Training Option 1

Option 1 is for technologists who can perform their 25 patient procedures at their facility.

In April, 1999, the final rules of the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) became effective that required entry level training for mammography including the performance of 25 patient procedures under the supervision of a qualified mammographer.

  • Facilities may supervise the MQSA required 25 patient procedures for their employees following the didactic program. The supervising clinical faculty must be a RT(R) (M) meeting MQSA requirements. Supervising clinical faculty will be required to supervise, document, and return original clinical evaluation forms for students to complete the course and receive their Initial Training in Mammography certificate.
  • The credentialing paperwork required for the Supervising Clinical Faculty will be emailed after payment has been processed.  All of the credentialing paperwork for Option 1 must be provided at least two weeks prior to the start date of the course.
  • If your facility is unable to supervise the required 25 procedures to complete your training, AHEC can facilitate a clinical site in Houston, Texas for an additional two days after the classroom portion of the course is complete.  This option requires an additional course fee and paperwork.  Please view the "Mammography Initial Training Option 2" course description for details.   *Clinical placement is limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Individuals must register, pay in full, and turn in all required paperwork to secure a clinical placement.
     

 

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Course Topics

Day 1 (Thursday)

  • Introduction
  • Radiation Physics and Mammography
  • Risk Factors
  • Signs and Symptoms
  • Patient Education/Clinical History
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Skin Marking Systems for Mammography

Day 2 (Friday)

  • Mammography Positioning and Compression
  • Routine Views CC/MLO
  • Supplemental Views
  • Magnification
  • Tailoring the Examination: Imaging The Augmented Breast
  • Imaging The Postoperative and Reconstructed Breast
  • Equipment Applications
  • Technical Factor Applications

Day 3 (Saturday)

  • Special Procedures
  • Needle Localization/Specimenradiography
  • Glactography/Pneumocystogram
  • Introduction to Stereotactic Core Biopsy
  • Pathology
  • Review
  • Hands-On Positioning Laboratory
  • Clinical Imaging Film Critique

Day 4 (Sunday)

  • Digital Mammography Basics
  • Digital Mammography Theory and Physics
  • Positioning
  • Digital Artifacts
  • Quality Control - What Do These QC Numbers Mean?
  • Clinical Applications
  • Pathology of the Breast in the Digital World

Day 5 (Monday)

  • Theory and Technology Part 1 - Introduction to DBT
  • Theory and Technology Part 2 - The Need for 3D Breast Tomosynthesis
  • FDA Submitted Clinical Trial Information and Tomosynthesis Unit Applications
  • Connectivity Information
  • Site Readiness and Reimbursement
  • Radiation Dose Considerations
  • Technologists Quality Control
  • Pathology and Beyond

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This program provides AHRA Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.
Michelle Keck , BSRT, RT(R)(M)(BS)(ARRT), BHCN

Michelle Keck, BSRT, RT(R)(M)(BS), BHCN, is a registered mammographer and registered sonographer at the Breast Center of Northwest Arkansas since 2014. She performs screening and diagnostic mammograms and stereotactic biopsies She has performed diagnostic and Automated Whole Breast ultrasound as well. Before that she was a special imaging technologist, working 12 years in CT, OR, mammography, and diagnostic imaging at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Arkansas. Michelle attended Northwest Arkansas Community College and received her bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Michelle has been a team captain for more than 6 years for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure events in her area. Her passion for mammography excellence carries over in her fundraising and participation in research to find other ways to detect breast cancer early.rn
Category Hours Revision Year(s)
Breast Sonography > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management- 2016 2.0 2016
Breast Sonography > Procedures > Anatomy and Physiology 2.0 2016
Breast Sonography > Procedures > Breast Interventions 2.0 2021
Breast Sonography > Procedures > Pathology 2.0 2016
Breast Sonography > Procedures > Surgical/Treatment Changes and Interventional Procedures 1.0 2016
Mammography > Image Production > Equipment Operation and Quality Assurance 10.0 2016
Mammography > Image Production > Image Acquisition and Quality Assurance 10.0 2020
Mammography > Patient Care > Education and Assessment 4.0 2016
Mammography > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management 4.0 2020
Mammography > Procedures > Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology 8.0 2016
Mammography > Procedures > Mammographic, Positioning, Special Needs, and Imaging Procedures 10.0 2016
Radiology Assistant > Procedures > Thoracic Section 4.0 2017

Mammography Initial Training - Option 1

  • Course ID: MammoFellow-151-2015
  • Event Location: Advanced Health Education Center, 8502 Tybor Drive, Houston, Texas, USA, 77074
  • Credit: 40 Category A Credits
  • Date: 01/30/2025 - 02/03/2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
  • Instructor: Michelle Keck , BSRT, RT(R)(M)(BS)(ARRT), BHCN
  • Other available dates:
  • $1,215.00


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