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Medical Technology Management Institute

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2.5 Day Breast Ultrasound Training Course
Course Overview
This course will provide increased knowledge of the technical and clinical aspects of breast ultrasound as well as practical hands-on training of ultrasound imaging of the breast. An overview of the basic principles and techniques utilized in breast ultrasound will be presented.

This course is helpful for mammographers and sonographers who are directly involved in breast imaging. Participants should have an understanding of the basic concepts of mammography. If you are a mammographer looking for training in breast ultrasound or a sonographer wanting to review basic breast imaging skills, this course is for you.
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this seminar,br participants will be able to:
  • Optimize preparation for ARRT and ARDMS Breast Ultrasound Registry exams.
  • Understand how the basic principles and instrumentation of ultrasound affect the technique of breast ultrasound.
  • Recognize normal breast anatomy on the ultrasound image and evaluate lesions for their benign or malignant features.
  • Recall the mammographic and ultrasonic features of specific benign and malignant lesions.
  • Explain the role and importance of mammography, ultrasound, MRI nuclear medicine, and ductography in the work up and management of the breast.
  • Recognize breast ultrasound artifacts, understand why they occur, and describe techniques to minimize the occurrence of those that degrade the image.
  • Develop an awareness of the invasive procedures that are available, as well as, the benefits and limitations of each.
  • Define the different surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for patients who develop breast cancer.
Locations & Dates
Milwaukee, WI Oct 15-17, 10

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Faculty
  • Mary Henne, MS, CNMT, RDMS, RVT
  • Mary Beth Gonyo, MD
  • Nichole Markham, BS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
Course Format
This course combines lecture sessions and hands-on positioning workshops taught by a team of experienced sonographers, technologists and a physician. Instruction in patient scanning is stressed with hands-on demonstrations using clinical ultrasound scanners, tissue equivalent breast phantoms and live models.
Course Credit
This program provides 16 hours of Category A credit for radiologic technologists and sonographers. Accreditation comes from the ASRT and is recognized and accepted by both the ARRT and the ARDMS.
A certificate of attendance will be provided for each individual upon completion of the program. All attendees must attend the entire program to receive full credit.Credit from various licensure states has been approved.

These credits apply
towards your MQSA requirements.
Recommended Reading
On the first day of the course you will be given a course syllabus containing all the course material. In addition we recommend these books:
"Breast Ultrasound - How, Why and When" and
"Diagnostic Breast Imaging" and
"Step by Step Breast Ultrasound"
Course Schedule
Day 1 , 8:30am - 4:30pm (lunch on your own)
  • Breast Anatomy and Physiology
  • Artifacts and Exercises
  • Benign and Malignant Features
  • Hands-on Scanning Video
  • Benign Lesions
  • Malignant Lesions
Day 2, 8:30am - 4:30pm (lunch on your own)
  • Instrumentation and Technique (part 1)
  • Invasive Procedures
  • Insturmentation and Technique (part 2)
  • Demonstration of Instrumentation and Technique
  • Other Imaging Modalities
  • Pathology
Day 3 , 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • Hands-on Scanning
Schedule is subject to change.
Acknowledgments
MTMI would like to thank the following companies who are generously providing educational support for this course:
Aurora Women's Pavilion
of West Allis Memorial Hospital
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Hotel Information
Milwaukee, WI - 2010
Accommodations:
Milwaukee Marriott West
W231 N1600 Corporate Court
Waukesha, WI 53186
877-651-7666 for reservations
http://www.marriott.com/mkemw
Room Rate:  Single $98/Double $121
Reservations can be made two weeks prior to course
To assure availability, make reservations early
For telephone reservations call:  877-651-7666
Includes airport shuttle to/from Milwaukee Marriott West
hotel or MTMI, daily shuttle to/from MTMI, breakfast
buffet, high speed internet access, and reception
on first night of course
Airport shuttle is FREE - make reservations prior to arrival.  Please contact "Go Airport Connection"
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Please note:  Only those attendees that book sleeping
rooms through Marriott hotel under MTMI room block will
receive free airport transportation and free breakfast.
Program held at:
MTMI Education Center
20900 Swenson Drive, Suite 650
Waukesha, WI  53186
262-717-9797
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