ARRT MAMM Exam: Mammography Certification Explained

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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.