What is Mammo screen?

Screening mammography is a specific type of breast imaging that uses low-dose x-rays to detect cancer early – before women experience symptoms – when it is most treatable.

Which cancer is screened for in a mammogram?

Mammography is the most common screening test for breast cancer. A mammogram is a picture of the inside of the breast. Mammography may find tumors that are too small to feel. It may also find ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

How effective is mammography as a screening tool?

Mammography is good at finding breast cancer, especially in women ages 50 and older. Overall, the sensitivity of mammography is about 87 percent [31]. This means mammography correctly identifies about 87 percent of women who truly have breast cancer. Sensitivity is higher in women over 50 than in younger women [2].

Is there a structured education program for mammography?

Partnership program with RadComm covering over 40 hours of mammography structured education – clinical training included in over 10 states! The Pulse Radiology Online 15-Module Mammography Program covers the entire Mammography Content Specifications outlined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and MSQA Regulations.

Is it legal to do mammography in Massachusetts?

Mammography is a specialized form of medical radiography, and facilities which provide this service in Massachusetts are licensed and inspected annually in accordance with state regulations found at 105 CMR 127.000.

Where can I get a Radiology degree in Massachusetts?

These occupations include: For a relatively small state, Massachusetts has quite a large number of colleges, universities and postsecondary schools, many of which offer radiology programs. Here is a list of some of those schools, according to the National Center for Education Statistics:

Who is the host of the ARRT structured mammography program?

This program is a joint venture between Pulse Radiology and RadComm. Pulse Radiology is the host for the program and provides clinical training to complete the ARRT Clinical Requirements necessary for Mammography eligibility. RadComm operates the Structured Education portion of the program and hosts the educational e-learning.