MAM 104 - Digital Breast Tomosynthesis

Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Mammography program
Local Corequisite: None

This course is a comprehensive study of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). Topics include the technology of DBT, application of DBT in the clinic setting, digital detector technology, the role of DBT in detecting breast cancer, and performing quality control procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the concepts of digital breast tomosynthesis, understand the application and role of DBT in the clinic setting, and perform quality control procedures.