Certificate & Degree Details

• Mammography

  Technology and Health Division
  Certificate E0398
  The Mammography certificate program at Mt. SAC is a two semester certificate program available to current Mt. SAC Radiologic Technology (RT) program students. The program provides a complete educational experience for those RT students who wish to expand their skills into the study in the theory and practice of mammography. Students will have the opportunity to learn and develop competence in patient care, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical skills that will prepare the student to become a competent entry level Mammographer.
  The program curriculum is designed to meet the mammography educational training requirements set forth by the FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), the California Department of Public Health Services- Radiologic Health Branch (RHB), and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The educational standards established by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) are also incorporated into the curriculum. Educational activities include lecture, laboratory activities, and hands-on clinical training at a clinical site.
  The program includes:

  • MQSA and RHB 40 hours of documented training specific to mammography requirement
  • ARRT 16 hour structured education requirement
  • Eight hours of digital mammography training
  • MQSA hands-on clinical experience requirements (25 supervised mammograms)
  • Course work in breast anatomy/physiology, patient care, mammography procedures, positioning, compression, interventional procedures, imaging of patients with breast implants, pathology, image evaluation, instrumentation, technique, physics, and quality assurance/quality control

  All didactic courses will be offered on campus. Clinical training will be conducted at affiliated healthcare institutions (days and times will vary depending on clinical education site).
  Upon completion of the program, the student receives a certificate of completion from Mt. San Antonio College. Current Diagnostic CA Radiologic Technologists (CRT’s) will be eligible to sit for the CA state certification in Mammographic Radiologic Technology examination. In addition, the program will prepare the student for the ARRT Mammography certification exam.

  Required Courses

  Course List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  RAD 3C	Clinical Experience 3C	7
  RAD 4	Clinical Experience 4	4
  RAD 40	Mammography Principles and Procedures	3
  Total Units		14

  Mammography Website

• Radiologic Technology

  Technology and Health Division
  Degree S1206
  The Radiologic Technology program, which is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), is designed to prepare students to function as certified radiologic technologists. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the diagnostic uses of x-ray, as well as the technical skills to use x-ray equipment in both laboratory and clinical settings. The courses are developed to enable students to operate x-ray equipment, assist in the diagnosis of disease, and to observe proper medical ethics. Students will learn the nature of radiation, the principles of electricity, the structure of x-ray machines, and the operation of a clinical x-ray department.

  Upon completion of the Associate in Sciences degree in Radiologic Technology, graduates are eligible to apply for the registry examination through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the California Certification of Radiologic Technology. This is a licensed profession, and a valid Social Security number is required to obtain state certification and national licensure.

  This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

  Required Courses

  Course List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  RAD 1A	Clinical Experience 1A	4.5
  RAD 1B	Clinical Experience 1B	2.5
  RAD 2A	Clinical Experience 2A	4.5
  RAD 2B	Clinical Experience 2B	2.5
  RAD 3A	Clinical Experience 3A	7
  RAD 3B	Clinical Experience 3B	2.5
  RAD 3C	Clinical Experience 3C	7
  RAD 4	Clinical Experience 4	4
  RAD 30	Radiographic Pathology	1.5
  RAD 31	Fluoroscopy and Radiobiology	4
  RAD 32	Digital Imaging in Radiology	2
  RAD 50	Introduction to Radiologic Science and Health Care	3
  RAD 61A	Theory of Radiologic Technology	4
  RAD 61B	Radiographic Procedures I	3
  RAD 61C	Radiographic Procedures I Laboratory	1.5
  RAD 62A	Theory of Radiologic Technology	4
  RAD 62B	Radiographic Procedures II	3
  RAD 62C	Radiographic Procedures II Laboratory	1.5
  RAD 63	Theory of Radiologic Technology	1
  RAD 64	Theory of Radiologic Technology	4
  RAD 91	Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences	3
  Total Units		70

  To remain in the program, students must maintain a grade of “C” or better in all courses.

  Radiologic Technology Website