Mammography

This course will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and clinical skills required to perform high quality mammograms, and to meet the theoretical requirements as outlined by the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy for the Certificate of Clinical Proficiency in Mammography. Epidemiology and principles of mammography, rationale for screening and screening processes, breast anatomy, physiology and pathology, mammography equipment and quality control procedures, radiation dose and risk, basic positioning techniques, specialised assessment views, imaging the difficult to position client, risk management strategies, artifact evaluation, indications for breast MRI, recognition of benign/malignant appearances, lesion localisation, processor operation and quality assurance, troubleshooting techniques, images and equipment, hormone replacement therapy, role of breast ultrasound, breast prosthesis, stereotaxis, management and treatment of breast disease, communication, patient relations and stress management, mammography equipment including emerging technologies, quality assurance and site quality control for digital mammography, digital mammography workshop, infection control procedures.