info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | vhcc.edu Program Pathway | HEALTH Mammography Advanced Studies Advanced Studies Curriculum Revised 08/10/2023
Mammography Advanced Studies Advanced Studies Curriculum
Mammography/Advanced Studies is designed to prepare selected students to qualify as contributing members of the allied health interdisciplinary team. Upon completion of these advanced courses (and successful completion and documentation of all required clinical competencies as set forth by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the Standards set by MQSA), the student is eligible to apply to take the National Registry examination leading to advanced certification as a Registered Mammographer by the ARRT. This program has specific prerequisites - check with your advisor to see if this is an option for you.
Program Length (1 Semester)
This program will be offered every other year; contact Donna Corns for more information.
Career Opportunities Mammography Technologist, Advanced Imaging Technologist
Is this Pathway for you? Yes, if you are interested in performing mammograms and are available for the 10-week summer semester.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius
Donna Corns has an AAS in Radiography from SWCC/VHCC. She also has a Bachelor of Science in health science with dual concentration in public health and management from Old Dominion University and a Master of Science in occupational and technical studies with a concentration in career and technical studies from ODU.
Donna Corns Program Coordinator
NEB 132
dcorns1@vhcc.edu
276-739-2488
Alternate Contact
Wendy Dye Horn RT(R) (M)(CT) Mammography Instructor wendy.horn@sw.edu
276-739-2488
YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 1 Semester First Semester (Summer) RAD 233 Anatomy and Positioning of the Breast 1 RAD 234 Breast Imaging/Instrumentation 1 RAD 235 Quality Assurance in Mammography 1 RAD 196 On-Site Training Clinical 1 Internship in Mammography TOTAL CREDITS 4
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