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Expand Your Expertise with a Mammography Certificate
Those who specialize in the care of women find their career options rapidly expanding due to possessing the qualifications necessary to run advanced diagnostic tests on the human breast.
The online Mammography certificate option is designed for Imaging professionals who wish to branch out into this vibrant and important field. Graduates will be able to conduct not just mammograms but an assortment of procedures.
Thanks to increased awareness of the dangers of breast cancer, these healthcare services are in demand, particularly in rural areas where access to care may be limited. Professionals who receive their Mammography (M) credentials can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics and the growing number of organizations that cater their services to women's health.
O*Net Online indicates the U.S. median salary in May 2015 for a Radiologic Technologist, including those who specialize in Mammography, was $56,670 per year ($27.25 per hour), while the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a faster than average job growth of 9 percent between 2014 and 2024.Nebraska Methodist College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Attending Nebraska Methodist College represents a major investment in your future. For most students, attending college takes planning and sacrifice. NMC recognizes this and is committed to helping you find every avenue to finance your education. View the Tuition by Program & Degree page for a comprehensive list of all fees for the online mammography certificate program.
NMC encourages students to apply for all types of assistance for which they are qualified. Potential resources for this program include:
Contact your organization's human resources office to find out what's available.
Employees of Methodist Health System can find details on the MHS Intranet. Under Human Resources select either MHS Benefits or MJE Benefits then scroll down to Pursuing Your Dreams.
The Financial Aid Office can help facilitate this process for you. Check out our private education loans page to find out how to make an informed choice when selecting a lender.
Visit our External Scholarships page to learn more.
Applicants are evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:
Prospective students may apply anytime and are accepted from deadlines throughout the year. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and students will be notified of their acceptance by letter or phone.
To be considered for admission the following items must be submitted to the Admissions Office:
All online mammography certificate students are required to complete specific coursework. This list should only be used as a curriculum guide. Course listings and required curriculum are subject to change. All credit earned may be applied to the BS Imaging Sciences Program.
Prerequisites: RAD/DMS 262, ARRT(R) candidacy or credential or Instructor Permission
Prerequisites: RAD/DMS 262, ARRT(R) candidacy or credential or Instructor Permission
Prerequisites: ARRT(R) candidacy or credential
Our imaging sciences faculty are highly experienced and credentialed in their own fields, giving you constant real-world insight you can use.
While any instructor can recite from a textbook, ours go a step further and draw from vast personal experience. Instructors here care as deeply about their students as they do the subject matter and it shows.
To be successful with your online courses, you should have a basic understanding of computers and the internet. Read more about the minimum knowledge and hardware requisites on our Online Technology Requirements page.
Since the completion of the Associate of Science Degree in Radiologic Technology signifies that the holder is eligible to sit for the A.R.R.T. certification board examination and is prepared for entry into the profession of Radiologic Technology, it follows that graduates must have the knowledge and skills to function in a broad variety of clinical situations.
The following information allows the student to make an informed decision in their educational career by providing a breakdown of student expectations within the program. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to the program, however, it is the student's responsibility to notify administration of the college if there are any reasons why he/she cannot adequately meet the expectations described below.
Nebraska Methodist College offers several degree options in medical imaging: