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Course Listings 2017-2018 234 ICE250AA 0.5 Credits 0.5 Periods Screening Mammography Basic mammography including anatomy, positioning, equipment, patient history, clinical breast examination and film evaluation related to screening mammography. Prerequisites: Graduate radiologic technologist (A.R.R.T.) or permission of instructor. ICE250AB 0.5 Credits 0.5 Periods Diagnostic Positioning and Special Views for Mammography Basic mammography. Positioning for the diagnostic examination Special views, equipment characteristics, specifications, risk factors and film evaluation related to pathology. Prerequisites: ICE250AA or permission of instructor. ICE250AC 0.5 Credits 0.5 Periods Special Mammographic Procedures Complex mammography examinations. Breast cancer and imaging characteristics. Advanced pathology, needlebiopsy, needle localization, needle aspiration and ductogram procedures, including integrating imaging modalities. Prerequisites: ICE250AB or permission of instructor. ICE250AD 0.5 Credits 0.5 Periods Problem Solving for Mammographers Standards Act (MQSA) requirements for mammography. Prerequisites: ICE250AC or permission of instructor. ICE250AE 0.5 Credits 0.5 Periods Routine Mammography Positioning Basic mammography positioning laboratory experience. Breast self-examination. Positioning and equipment used for screening and diagnostic mammography procedures. Evaluation of positioning techniques. Prerequisites: ICE250AA and ICE250AB, or Mammographer, or permission of instructor. ICE250AF 0.5 Credits 0.5 Periods Digital Mammography Basics of digital imaging and specifics with respect to Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM). Components of acquisition computed radiography/digital radiography (CR/DR), image processing and displays, digital breast tomosynthesis and advantages of digital imaging over film screen breast imaging. Review of Computer Assisted Detection (CAD) and diagnosis and use of Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) for simplified storage, access and transmission of images. Review of statistical studies of research for the top clinical trials for promotion of digital mammography. Prerequisites: Current certification in radiography through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or permission of Instructor. ICE254 1 Credit 6 Periods Advanced Imaging Practicum Advanced imaging procedures for the Graduate Radiologic Technologist from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registry eligible graduate performed under strict supervision. Use of correct technical and positioning techniques. Apply safety measures and procedures established by the institution and college. Observe ethical and legal guidelines and use of effective communication skills. Prerequisites: [(Certified by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography or in Radiation Therapy), or (certified by ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in Nuclear Medicine), or (Radiography or Nuclear Medicine student currently enrolled at GateWay), or registry eligible graduates] or permission of Instructor. ICE263 3 Credits 3 Periods Computed Tomography Physics and Instrumentation Overview and evolution of Computed Tomography (CT) in medical imaging to include: X ray production, CT principles, system components and operation; image acquisition, processing, reconstruction, and display; artifacts, quality assurance, radiation dosimetry and patient safety; contrast administration, imaging protocols; and competencies as outlined by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for the CT Certification Examination. Prerequisites: [(Certified by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography or in Radiation Therapy), or (certified by ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in Nuclear Medicine), or (Radiography or