Mammography Initial Training Option 2

The curriculum for “Mammography Initial Training Option 2” will provide the technologist with all of the required components of training as outlined by MQSA. You will be awarded 40 hours of Category A credit for the five day course including Digital Mammography and Tomosynthesis Modality Specific Training. ARRT certification and/or a fully unrestricted state license are required for admission to the training. This course meets the guidelines for states requiring special education for mammography.

Clinical placement is limited and is completed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Clinical days will begin Tuesday-Wednesday immediately following the five-day course. Placement will continue in concurrent two day blocks after the Tuesday-Wednesday block is full. Clinicals occur during weekdays only. To secure clinical placement, AHEC must receive the registration, payment in full, and all required clinical placement paperwork. *An email will be sent once registration is received with a list of the required clinical placement paperwork.

The course includes: 24 hours of training on the core competencies as outlined by MQSA, 8 hours of Digital Mammography Modality Specific Training, and 8 hours of Tomosynthesis Modality Specific Training. You will also receive a CD with instructional materials of Film Screen Training. For more specific topics, please view the course outline below. This practical approach to learning mammography is applicable to all technologists performing mammography.