RAD262 — Mammography
RAD 262 - Mammography RAD 262 - Mammography Individual modules consisting of 1) patient education and assessment; 2) anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the breast; 3) positioning and image evaluation; 4) mammographic technique; and 5) instrumentation and quality assurance. Preparation for the AART mammography registry examination. Explain advanced positioning techniques for supplementary views, difficult patients and implant patients Describe how various physical characteristics of the x-ray tube affect mammographic imaging; perform mammography quality control testing procedures per MQSA guidelines. Describe the differences between imaging systems used to perform Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) examinations. Describe and develop a comprehensive quality assurance program for digital mammography; understand the differences between film-screen and digital imaging. Describe the parameters in digital imaging that control resolution and contrast.