Mammography Technology - Health Science Open House at Malcolm X College
Next Session: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 (5:00 pm)
The Mammography Technologist Profession
Mammography is a medical imaging modality that uses ionizing radiation to produce images of the breast. Graduates of the Mammography Program will be known as Mammographers or Mammography Technologists. The Mammographer is educated in physics, radiation safety, breast anatomy and pathology, and patient care. Duties of the Mammographer may include the performance of breast imaging procedures, corroboration of patient’s clinical history, patient preparation for procedures, operation of breast imaging equipment and associated devices, evaluation of breast images for technical quality, and assistance with interventional procedures and specific quality control tests.
About the Program
The Malcolm
X College – Mammography is a one-semester program and provides a complete
academic and clinical education for a career in Mammography. The clinical
component requires students to obtain a minimum of 12 hours per week at an
assigned clinical affiliate. Students already working in a Radiography or
Mammography department may be allowed to use their work location for
their clinical experience.
Working students should not take jobs that will interfere with this schedule.
The program
curriculum incorporates the standards established by the American Society of
Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and the guidelines set forth by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The curriculum includes the
initial Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) training and education
requirement. Upon successful program completion, students may be eligible to sit for the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification examination in
Mammography.
Before a
student enrolled in the Malcolm X College Mammography program can be considered
eligible to apply for ARRT certification, he or she must fulfill the following
requirements:
- Successful
completion of the academic and clinical requirements of the program
- All
fees and other program charges paid in full
- All
Malcolm X College and clinical site property in their possession must be
returned, or else remit payment(s) for lost, stolen or damaged property
Admission Requirements
Technical Standards for Acceptance
- ARRT certification
- BLS certification
- IEMA license
To participate in the clinical education portion of the Mammography Program, the student must possess additional nonacademic skills. These technical standards are consistent with the duties of the entry-level Mammographer in a professional position. The applicant should have the ability to: - Move, adjust and position patients for mammography exams
- Move, adjust and manipulate equipment to perform mammographic procedures
- Possess visual acuity to review and evaluate images to determine image quality
- Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with patients, doctors and other personnel, and have the ability to follow written and verbal directions
To Apply:
- Submit official college transcripts.
- Calculate admissions cumulative GPA.
- Submit your application via our Student Portal (my.ccc.edu). Please follow the steps listed below:
- Under "My Academic Plan"
- Within "Academic Planning"
- Click "Selective Application"
Job Outlook
Students who complete the Basic Certificate in the Mammography Program will have the opportunity to obtain a position as a Mammographer, with a median earning potential of $58,440 annually. To learn more about earning potential and employment opportunities, visit
www.onetonline.org.
Earnings
According to the Radiologic Technologist Wage and Salary Survey – 2016, conducted by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, full-time salaries in Illinois for Mammographers average $71,488. As with most professions, the length of time in the profession increases the salary accordingly.
Name |
Email |
Phone |
Room |
Dandcee Kittivanichkulkrai |
dkittivanichkulk@ccc.edu |
(312) 850-4591 |
2103 011 |