Mission & Goals


Mission & Goals

Mission Statement

Consistent with the mission of Austin Community College, the faculty of the Diagnostic Medical Imaging program are committed to providing quality instruction by preparing the technologist to be employable as an entry level Mammographer.

Program Goals

  1. Upon completion of the program, the student will satisfactorily demonstrate the following entry-level skills in Mammography:
    • clinical competency
    • communication skills
    • problem solving and critical thinking skills
    • professional growth and development
  2. A minimum of 90% of program graduates will pass the ARRT credentialing examination in Mammography.
  3. At least 75% of admitted declared students will complete the program.
  4. At least 80% of graduates seeking employment in Mammography will be employed within six months of program completion.

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Mammography Technologist Updates

  • Castlebranch new account creation process

    There is a new process to create a Castlebranch account. Preview the new process and other videos to help you create your Castlebranch account.

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  • Mammography Technologist Program Relaunched! Apply by July 15 for a Career in Women’s Health.

    We have officially re-launched our long-anticipated Mammography Technologist program! If you are interested in applying to this one semester program we are accepting applications now through July 15.

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  • Health Sciences Castle Branch Price update

    We want to inform you about a recent change regarding the pricing of Castle Branch. The prices for Castle Branch packages are changing effective May 15, 2024.

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