MODULE 2
Patient care, breast imaging and quality assurance competences for radiographers
The second learning module for radiographers consists of the physics and function of equipment used in breast screening imaging (mammography), including quality assurance, patient care and positioning with breast anatomy, image quality criteria and artefacts.
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Objective: To improve radiographers’ skills and competences in screening mammography both from technical and patient care aspects in order to serve the clients better.
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In this learning module we cover
The goal of these materials for the radiographer is to improve patient care and image quality as well as radiation safety in mammography. For other professionals these materials offer a complete view into a high quality mammography process in order to serve better the women who enter the breast cancer diagnostic process.
- Breast anatomy and pathology
- Patient care in mammography
- The function and the physics of mammography device
- Mammography examination in practice
- Radiation safety in mammography
- Dosimetry in mammography
- Quality assurance in mammography
The goal of these materials for the radiographer is to improve patient care and image quality as well as radiation safety in mammography. For other professionals these materials offer a complete view into a high quality mammography process in order to serve better the women who enter the breast cancer diagnostic process.
Expected learning outcomes of Module 2
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