Mammography Overview (4325)
Addendum 2026 (action based on curriculum minutes dated December 4, 2025)
Type of Award
ATC - Advanced Technical Certificate
Program Website
pbsc.edu/CareerPathways/HealthSciences
Program Description
This advanced technical certificate program is a four-course, two-semester program which begins in the fall of each year and ends at the completion of the spring term (August to May).
An Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) in Mammography is awarded to the student who holds a two-year degree from an accredited college or university and completes a minimum of 12 credit hours from the courses listed below. The program is designed to meet the needs of the radiologic technology professional for formalized, specialized training.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.pbsc.edu/ProgramLearningOutcomes
Admission Requirements
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.pbsc.edu/Admissions
- For additional information regarding admission requirements refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
Program Admission Requirements
Students must:
- Be registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Licensed with Florida Department of Health for Radiography, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy.
- Complete a Controlled Access Mammography program application.
Completion Requirements
Students must complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program with a grade of C or higher.
Program Length
6 months, 2 semesters
Location
The program is hybrid: didactic portion online and in-person clinical training at one of our affiliated clinical sites.
For More Information
Jenna Laquerre, laquerrj@pbsc.edu, 561-207-5053
Employment Opportunities
Mammography employment for ARRT(M) certified technologists in Palm Beach County is highly active with competitive salaries. Students are prepared to work in outpatient imaging centers, women’s centers and hospital networks.
Career Path Notes
This pathway will fulfill the training required by the specific categories of the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) training. After completing these courses and the 25 required supervised procedures, the student will have completed the entire 40 contact hours for initial MQSA requirements. These courses also satisfy the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) 16-credit structured education requirement for mammography.
Career Center
www.pbsc.edu/CareerCenter
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 12)
| RTE3588 | Mammography (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RTE4941L | Mammography Clinical Education (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RTE4116 | Advanced Patient Care (BS) | 3 Credits |
| SON3149 | Sonography of the Breast (BS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 12
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 6)
| SON3149 | Sonography of the Breast (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RTE3588 | Mammography (BS) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 6)
| RTE4116 | Advanced Patient Care (BS) | 3 Credits |
| RTE4941L | Mammography Clinical Education (BS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 12