Mammography Initial Training Package

Mammography Initial Training Package is organized by X-Ray Lady.

Course Description:

Breast Anatomy and Pathology
Course Approval End Date: 09/01/2026

Knowledge of breast anatomy is fundamental to a mammographer’s skill set and important in creating quality mammographic projections. Written as an introductory course to breast anatomy and mammography, this course provides the radiographer with a review of both male and female breast anatomy; basic mammographic concepts such as patient communication, compression, localization of breast lesions, and reporting terminology; and a review of benign, malignant, and high risk breast conditions and pathologic correlations. This course is directly applicable towards the initial 40 total hours of training in mammography required by the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and covers breast anatomy and physiology.

This course is based on a printed and bound reference created by Rachel Gruber, B.S. This course has a corresponding posttest containing 64 multiple choice and true/false questions.

Introduction to Digital Mammography, 2nd Edition
Course Approval End Date: 11/01/2026

Digitization in medicine brought about massive changes in efficiency, workflow, and image quality. Perhaps these changes are no more evident and important than in mammography. Digital mammography, now the gold standard in breast cancer screening and detection, offers many advantages compared to screen-film mammography, including the ability to manipulate images, improved and more efficient workflow, and less time required to complete an examination. This course examines the development and features of digital mammography as a screening modality. It also discusses digital mammography equipment, the characteristics of a digital image, image artifacts, networking in digital mammography, digital mammography quality control procedures, and critical studies in the development and advancement of digital mammography.

This course is based on a printed and bound reference created by Jeana Fleitz M.Ed., RT(R)(M).  This course has a corresponding posttest containing 72 multiple choice and true/false questions.

Breast Implants & Quality Assurance in Mammography, 2nd Edition
Course Approval End Date: 11/01/2026

Digitization in medicine brought about massive changes in efficiency, workflow, and image quality. Perhaps these changes are no more evident and important than in mammography. Digital mammography, now the gold standard in breast cancer screening and detection, offers many advantages compared to screen-film mammography, including the ability to manipulate images, improved and more efficient workflow, and less time required to complete an examination. This course examines the development and features of digital mammography as a screening modality. It also discusses digital mammography equipment, the characteristics of a digital image, image artifacts, networking in digital mammography, digital mammography quality control procedures, and critical studies in the development and advancement of digital mammography.

This course is based on a printed and bound reference created by Jeana Fleitz M.Ed., RT(R)(M).  This course has a corresponding posttest containing 72 multiple choice and true/false questions.

Introduction to Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, 2nd Edtion
Course Approval End Date: 03/01/2028

Stereotactic breast biopsy is an important tool to detect and diagnose breast cancer early. Stereotactic procedures use three images to triangulate lesions under mammographic guidance for sampling and tissue diagnosis. This course outlines essential principles such as localization and positioning, challenges in stereotactic biopsies, and quality assurance and quality control.

This course is based on a printed and bound reference by Jeana Fleitz, M.Ed., RT(R)(M). This course has an accompanying posttest with 28 multiple choice and true/false questions.

Introduction to Breast Tomosynthesis, Breast Density, and Breast Cancer Risk
Course Approval End Date: 04/01/2028

This course provides an introduction to Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) including its development and acceptance across the country, the history and clinical significance of DBT, an overview of system design, implications and advantages of DBT, and the mammographer’s role in breast tomosynthesis examinations. This course also examines breast anatomy and density both in conjunction with breast tomosynthesis and as it relates to breast cancer risk factors. The advent of breast tomosynthesis is accompanied by increased awareness and regulations regarding breast density, especially in regards to patient notification, screening procedures, and further diagnostic tests. This course gives an all-encompassing view at the breast cancer screening process and highlights essential elements of high quality screening procedures, breast cancer risks, diagnostic testing, treatment navigation, and breast cancer survivorship.

The content of this course is based on the Hologic Selenia Dimensions® DBT system and is sufficient to meet the 8 hours of new modality training and continuing education specific to the Hologic Selenia Dimensions® DBT system.

This course is based on a printed and bound reference created by Jeana Fleitz, M.Ed., RT(R)(M).  This course has a corresponding posttest containing 116 multiple choice and true/false questions.