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Title: ARRT MAMM Exam: Mammography Certification Explained
Exam Description & Overview

What is the MAMM Exam?
The MAMM exam is the ARRT Mammography Certification Examination,designed for technologists who want to specialize in mammography.
Purpose / Goal:
It assesses a candidate’s knowledge and skills in mammography, including patient care, imaging techniques, positioning, quality assurance, and radiation safety.
Format & Structure:
- Duration: About 3 hours.
- Question Type: Multiple-choice questions.
- Content Areas:
  - Patient care and management
  - Image acquisition and quality assurance
  - Anatomy, pathology, and breast physiology relevant to imaging
  - Procedures such as positioning, compression, and patient-specific imaging techniques
Eligibility & Requirements:
- Candidates usually must already be certified in radiography.
- Clinical experience is required, including performing a minimum number of supervised mammography procedures.
- Structured education and coursework in mammography must be completed.
Scoring & Passing:
- A scaled score system is used.
- A passing score is generally 75 or higher.
- The pass rate for first-time candidates is around 87–88%.

Ideal For

The MAMM exam is suitable for:

Radiologic technologists certified in diagnostic radiography who want to specialize in mammography.
Healthcare professionals aiming to work as mammography technologists.
Technologists seeking to validate expertise, increase credibility, and access better job opportunities.
Professionals interested in breast disease detection, imaging quality control, radiation safety, and patient care in mammography.

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