Mammography
Kent State University’s Mammography Certificate program offers comprehensive training for those aiming to specialize in mammography within the field of medical imaging. Delivered online, this program covers essential topics such as breast anatomy, mammographic positioning, and image analysis. Graduates are prepared to provide quality mammography services, enhancing their skills and supporting early detection efforts in healthcare settings.
Mammography Undergraduate Certificate Program Overview
The Mammography undergraduate certificate program provides education and training in digital mammography. Mammography is specialized medical imaging that is critical to early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women. Technologists, also known as mammographers, are members of breast-imaging teams within health care organizations. Using low-dose x-rays, mammographers image breasts to help physicians look for or track the progress of cancer or benign growths and determine treatment. Mammographers work in hospitals, physician’s offices and other healthcare facilities.
The Mammography certificate meets requirements set by the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) for minimum didactic and clinical standards for mammographers. Graduates of the certificate are eligible to earn certification in mammography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Effectively utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills when performing mammographic procedures.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form with patients, families and members of the health care team.
- Perform mammographic procedures successfully and consistently with entry-level requirements of a registered mammographer.
- Determine the value of professional growth and development and conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State’s website for professional licensure disclosure.
Mammography Undergraduate Certificate Program Admissions Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
Admission to the Mammography certificate is selective. Applicants must be a registered radiologic technologist (ARRT) or in their second year of an accredited radiologic technology degree program.
Program Courses
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| RADT 25010 | MAMMOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND PROCEDURES (min C grade) | 3 |
| RADT 25011 | MAMMOGRAPHIC POSITIONING AND PATIENT CARE (min C grade) | 3 |
| RADT 25092 | MAMMOGRAPHY CLINICAL (ELR) (min C grade) 1 | 2 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 8 | |
1Required clinical experiences will be in-person at an assigned health care facility.
Mammography Undergraduate Certificate Program Tuition and Fees
Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 2-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
$345.63 Lower Division Courses | $691.26 | $2,700 part-time1 |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 2-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
$355.63 Lower Division Courses | $711.26 | $2,800 part-time2 |
1The $345.63 per-credit-hour tuition rate for LOWER division courses applies to part-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester. This certificate consists of all lower division courses.
2The $355.63 per-credit-hour tuition rate for LOWER division courses applies to part-time non-Ohio resident undergraduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester, PLUS a $10 per-credit-hour surcharge. This certificate consists of all lower division courses.
An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour. Program tuition and costs are estimated and subject to change.
Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken. Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person. Program costs are subject to change without notice.
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