CCSF Mammography Course

The CCSF Mammography Course provides radiography (R) technologists, certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), an opportunity to further their radiologic science careers toward a specialty in Mammography. This course provides the Structured Educational Requirements in Mammography as required by both the ARRT and Radiologic Health Branch of the California Department of Public Health. 

The CCSF Mammography Course does not provide the Clinical Experience Requirements needed to earn the ARRT Mammography credential as clinical experience opportunities are not offered.

This in-person didactic course meets once weekly in the evening for one academic semester. Upon successfully completing the CCSF Mammography Course, technologists will have received the Structured Educational Requirements needed for the post-primary ARRT Mammography Examination administered by the ARRT. Additionally, upon successfully completing this course, technologists can apply to take the California State Mammographic Radiologic Technology examination. After passing the California State Mammographic Radiologic Technology examination, technologists may practice mammography in California and complete the Clinical Experience Requirements as needed by the ARRT for certification and registration in Mammography, ARRT(M). The CCSF Mammography Course does not offer clinical experience opportunities.

Mammography Online Application

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Spring 2024 Applications
The CCSF Mammography Course will accept applications between November 15 and December 15. Technologists accepted will start the course in January 2024. Seats are limited.
Information

This course provides the structured educational requirements for mammography as required by the ARRT for certification and registration in Mammography, ARRT(M), and the Radiologic Health Branch of the California Department of Public Health. This course does not offer the mammography clinical experience requirements as needed by the ARRT for certification and registration in Mammography, ARRT(M).

Upon successfully completing this course, technologists can apply to take the California State Mammographic Radiologic Technology examination. After passing the California State Mammographic Radiologic Technology examination, technologists may practice Mammography in the state of California and complete the mammography clinical experience requirements as needed by the ARRT for certification and registration in Mammography, ARRT(M).

Application Requirements   

  1. You must be certified and registered as a radiologic technologist (R) with the ARRT
  2. You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater on all college-level work and be in good academic standing

Application Process   

  1. Become an official student at CCSF Steps to Apply to CCSF
  2. Gather the following documents
    1. Current copy of your ARRT certification
    2. Unofficial transcripts from every college/university attended
  3. Complete the online application

Selection Process

  • The application process is held twice yearly
  • Course acceptance is determined by a random selection lottery process of qualified applicants
    • All qualified applicants will have their names entered into the lottery once
    • No qualified applicant, under any circumstance, may have their name entered into the lottery more than once
  • Seating availability is limited

Tuition, health fees, and other general information for CCSF may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office or through Tuition and Fees.

The estimated costs of attending the course are as follows and may change without notice. 

Expense

Approximate Cost

San Francisco Resident

Approximate Cost

California Resident

Approximate Cost

Non-California Resident

Books and Teaching/Study Materials Required

$100

 $100 $100

Tuition (based on 3 credits)

$0

 $138 ($46/credit) $1,032 ($344/credit)

Approximate Total Course Costs

$100+

 $238+ $1,132+

The Radiologic Sciences Department is committed to providing a workplace and an educational environment free of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, threats, or coercion based on a legally protected status. Therefore it is the policy of the Radiologic Sciences Department to provide all persons with equal educational opportunities in all of its programs and activities regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. This will include anyone perceived as having these characteristics or associated with anyone having these characteristics. The compliance officer for purposes of this policy is the District Title 5/EEO/ADA/ Title IX Compliance Officer, 50 Frida Kahlo Way, B213, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 452-5053.

Further, the Radiologic Sciences Department does not tolerate retaliation against any employee or student for making a valid complaint or charges under the provisions of its nondiscrimination procedures, or for cooperating in an investigation.

The Radiologic Sciences Department complies with all applicable laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, California Government Code Section 11135 et. seq. and all applicable regulations, and with all applicable requirements related to receipt of federal and/or state funds.

The compliance officer/coordinator for purposes of this policy is the District Title 5/EEO/ADA/Title IX Compliance Officer, 50 Frida Kahlo Way, B213, San Francisco, CA 94112, (415) 452-5053. Information concerning the provisions of the applicable laws and complaint procedures is available from the District Title 5/EEO/ADA/Title IX Compliance Officer.

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiography are designed to promote academic excellence, patient safety, and quality healthcare. The Standards require a program to articulate its purposes; to demonstrate that it has adequate human, physical, and financial resources effectively organized for the accomplishment of its purposes; to document its effectiveness in accomplishing these purposes, and to provide assurance that it can continue to meet accreditation standards. Detailed information about the standards can be found on the JRCERT website.

Standard 1: Accountability, Fair Practices, and Public Information

Standard 2: Institutional Commitment and Resources

Standard 3: Faculty and Staff

Standard 4: Curriculum and Academic Practices

Standard 5: Health and Safety

Standard 6: Programmatic Effectiveness and Assessment: Using Data for Sustained Improvement