This unit of study provides an explanation of proper breast compression during mammography. The mammographer will be introduced to various aspects of breast compression including patient care, physical aspects of compression and mandatory quality control testing. The mammographer will also learn the advantages of adequate compression and how to best support the patient during breast compression. A review of proper identification procedures according to the ACR’s standardized labeling system is also included.

Repeating Courses – Technologists may repeat any course for CE, if they complete it in a different biennium.  ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a self-learning CE activity for credit if it was reported in the same CE biennium.

Certificate

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Image Identification & Breast Compression Certificate 2019

Learning Credits - CE 1.0