Overview
The online credit certificate program offers students a plan of study that provides fundamental didactic training on the essentials of mammography and bone densitometry (MBD). The program will prepare students for advanced roles in medical imaging. All earned college credits from the MBD Credit Certificate program will apply directly to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging program.
Philosophy
Course goals and objectives are based on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Mammography (M) and Bone Densitometry (BD) post-primary certification exam content specifications. The program goal is to provide students with focused instruction to expand their technical knowledge in M & BD, with a supporting objective of preparing students for the ARRT post-primary certification exam in M and/or BD.*
*Clinical repetitions are required to apply for ARRT M and/or BD certification. The MBD Credit Certificate does NOT incorporate a clinical practicum. However, for those with experience in M and/or BD, the credit certificate meets and exceeds all ARRT M and BD Structured Education requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
A student that completes the MBD Credit Certificate program will be able to:
- Explain the physical principles, system components, and the image formation process for MBD.
- Describe MBD-related protocols.
- Indicate various anatomical structures and pathologies pertinent to MBD.
- Identify safety concerns associated with advanced imaging modalities.
Admission Requirements
General College Admission Requirements
The following are Mercy College of Ohio admissions requirements. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to a program. Admission requirements are subject to change. Students should contact the Office of Admissions or consult mercycollege.edu for the most up-to-date information.
One of the following are required for admission to Mercy College of Ohio:
- An earned diploma from an accredited high school or a home-schooled program in a college preparatory course of study with a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, OR
- A general equivalence diploma (GED) recipient with a score of 500 (score of 53 prior to 2002).
- Additional documentation may be required for College Credit Plus or Non-degree Seeking Students.
Medical Imaging Certificate Program Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting college admission requirements above, one of the following Medical Imaging Certificate Program admission pathway requirements must be met:
Pathway 1
A student must have the following:
- Certification in Radiography or Radiation Therapy by the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); or Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB); or Certification in Sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), AND
- Associates degree in related field.
Pathway 2
A student must be currently enrolled in Mercy College of Ohio’s Radiologic Technology Program.
- A student will be eligible to enroll in his/her third semester of the Radiologic Technology Program.
- A student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or higher at Mercy College of Ohio.
- Note: Certificate will not be conferred until after graduating from the Radiologic Technology Program.
Certificate Requirements
Required Courses
Complete All of the Following Courses:
| IMG 345 | Principles of Bone Densitometry | 3 |
| IMG 350 | Principles of Mammography | 3 |
| IMG 355 | Advanced Breast Imaging | 3 |
| IMG 400 | Medical Imaging Safety and Standards | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |