Bunker Hill Community College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

MAMMOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - 2009
Medical Imaging
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Overview

Program ID - CT.MIMAM

This Mammography Certificate Program is designed for experienced medical imaging professions seeking to enter the field of mammography. The didactic and clinical content is structured to meet the content requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Post-primary Examination in Mammography, and will help professionals prepare for the examination. Didactic courses are delivered online in an interactive format to accommodate the working adult student. Students are responsible for finding a host hospital in which to complete the 100 hour clinical internship in which relevant skills will be reinforced. Students must earn a numerical grade of 80 or higher in all courses. Failure to meet internship objectives or failure to obtain a numerical course grade of 80 or better constitutes failure in that course. Students may apply for readmission to the program one time.

All mammography students are required to undergo a physical examination; complete the necessary immunization forms, including three (3) Hepatitis B series; have malpractice and health insurance, and undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Check. In accordance with the Criminal Records Information Act: mass. General Laws, Chapter 6 172-178 and regulations pursuant to these statutes, CORI checks are required prior to participation in the internship component of the Mammography Certificate program. The outcome of the CORI check may impact the student's ability to participate in the internship experience.

Admission requirements:
Student must apply to the program through the Admissions Office and:
1. Present a completed application with fee.
2. Submit a copy of the current ARRT card.
3. Submit a letter of interest.
4. Submit a letter of recommendation from a supervisor, including guarantee of a clinical site for the clinical internship.
Admission is selective. Completed applications will be reviewed by the Medical Imaging Department in July for a September start.

This certificate helps to prepare students for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists' (ARRT) post-primary registry examination in mammography, as well as for entry-level mammography positions. It is intended for ARRT registered imaging professionals.

Career Outlook:
It is expected that the number of positions in this modality will continue to grow in the near future. Opportunities exist in hospitals, outpatient clinics and free-standing medical imaging facilities.

Upon completetion of this cert graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate competence in the essential aspects of mammography at the entry-level.
• Understand the importance of life-long continuing education in the field of mammography.

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