WARWICK, RI — The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is proud to announce the launch of a new Mammography Certificate Program beginning in Fall 2025. Developed in response to growing demand across Rhode Island and Massachusetts for certified mammography technologists, the program offers registered radiographers the opportunity to gain specialized training in breast imaging and prepare for careers in this high-need area of healthcare.

"CCRI continues to lead the way in developing timely, relevant training programs that respond directly to the needs of our healthcare partners and our communities,” said CCRI President Rosemary A. Costigan, Ph.D., RN. “This new mammography program is another example of how we are preparing students for meaningful, well-paying careers while strengthening Rhode Island’s healthcare workforce.”

The 18-credit certificate is designed for hybrid delivery and includes a required clinical practicum at affiliated healthcare facilities. Courses cover mammographic image production, patient care and management, instrumentation and quality assurance, and mammography principles and procedures. Students can complete the program in two semesters and, upon successful completion, will be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam in Mammography.

The program is open to licensed radiographers registered with ARRT. CCRI expects the first cohort of students to graduate in May 2026. All students enrolled in the program are eligible for financial aid, and residents of New England states may qualify for in-state tuition through the New England Board of Higher Education’s Regional Student Program.

“Industry demand for mammographers is significant, with vacancy rates at their highest levels in decades,” said Maddie Josephs, MS, MLS(ASCP), Chair of Allied & Rehabilitative Health at CCRI. “This program is not only an investment in our students -- it’s an investment in the healthcare infrastructure of Rhode Island and beyond.”

The program is open to licensed radiographers registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). All students enrolled in the program are eligible for financial aid, and residents of New England states may qualify for in-state tuition through the New England Board of Higher Education’s Regional Student Program.

The Mammography Certificate joins CCRI’s successful MRI and CT post-primary programs, providing stackable credentials and career advancement opportunities for healthcare professionals.

For more information about the program or to apply, visit www.ccri.edu/alliedrehabhealth/mammography.html.