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Medical Technology Management Institute

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40 Hour Comprehensive Mammography Training Course
Course Overview
The MTMI Regional Mammography Course for Technologists continues its reputation as the premier training course for mammography technologists. This comprehensive course uses lecture sessions, radiographs and hands-on training sessions with live models to enhance your skills and understanding of the mammography process. Quality control, technologist responsibilities for quality assurance, positioning with breast implants as required by MQSA, and film critique are also covered.

These sessions are designed to meet FDA regulatory requirements and for registry exam preparation. The Mammography Quality Standard Act (MQSA) mandates that technologists complete 40 hours of documented training specific to mammography. In addition, 25 mammography exams (not included in this course) must be performed under the direct supervision of a qualified mammographer and can be counted toward the 40 hour training requirement.

Prerequisite for this course is ARRT registration or state licensure. Contact MTMI for details.
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course,
participants will be able to:
  • explain the latest MQSA requirements.
  • demonstrate basic positioning skills for the CC and MLO views.
  • explain advanced positioning techniques for supplementary views, difficult patients and implant patients.
  • describe how various physical characteristics of the x-ray tube affect mammographic imaging.
  • perform mammography quality control testing procedures per MQSA guidelines.
  • minimize radiation dose using strategies specific to mammography.
Locations & Dates
Sacramento, CA Oct 23-27, 08

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Faculty
Shelly Lille’, BS, RT (R) (M)
Shelly holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the State of New York at Cortland, has been an active technologist since 1979, and currently is an independent mammography consultant. For over five years, Shelly held the position of Chief Technologist at the world-renowned Wende Logan-Young,MD Breast Clinic in Rochester, New York, where she played a key role in operation of the clinic. Shelly has consulted with manufacturers on the design of mammography systems and has conducted many educational programs for mammographers throughout the United States and Canada. Shelly is co-author of a technique and positioning book on mammography. You will find Shelly’s extensive knowledge and experience in mammography will make this a very rewarding educational experience.

Wendy Marshall, RT (R) (M)
Wendy has been involved in the field of mammography for more than 20 years. She has held a variety of positions including that of Section Leader in Mammography for The Dean Health Systems in Madison WI. Currently she is the QC Technologist for two mammography facilities, continues to perform mammography, and is a member of the core biopsy team. She has used her experience to lecture at various seminars and in-services, and has been an instructor for MTMI’s Mammography course for Technologists since 1996. She traveled to Bangkok, Thailand in 1995 and 2001 to instruct technologists and participated in the “Train the Trainer” program for Siriraj Hospital.
Course Format
This course will utilize a combination of lecture sessions and hands-on positioning workshops taught by experienced instructors. Attendees from Michigan, radiation rule 625 requirements can be satisfied in the 3-day course with completion of a supplemental activity.
Course Credit
This program provides Category A continuing education credit approved by the ASRT. 3 day course provides 27.5 hours of credit and the 5 day course provides 40 hours. A certificate of attendance will be provided for each individual upon completion of the course. All attendees must attend the entire course to receive full credit. Credit from various licensure states has also been applied for.

Need more information about requirements and the registry exam?
Click this link to go directly to the ARRT web site.
All clinical requirements as well as eligibiltiy requirements to sit for the registry exam are listed!
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:
"Mammography and Breast Imaging", and
"Langes Question and Answer Mammography Examination"
Acknowledgements
We gratefully acknowledge the following facilities for their participation in the hands on sessions:
St. Josephs Hospital, Atlanta, GA
UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Providence Portland Medical Center, Portland, OR
Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC.
West Valley Imaging, Las Vegas, NV







PPMC


Course Schedule
Day 1 - 8:00 am - 5:15 pm
  • Role of the RT
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Physics and Technology of Mammography
  • Mammography Quality Standards Act
  • Artifacts
Day 2 - 8:00 am to 8:30 pm (*6:00 pm to 8:30 pm - Positioning at Clinical Site)
  • Basic Positioning - CC and MLO
  • Additional Views
  • Difficult to Position Patients
  • Solutions to Problems
  • Imaging the Physically Challenged Patients
  • *Hands-on Positioning (MLO and CC)
Day 3 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Digital Mammography
  • Quality Control Testing
  • Processor Quality Control and Crossover
  • Comprehensive Exam, Review
    (3 day students only)
Day 4 - 8:30 am - 4:45 pm
  • Breast Pathology and Case Review
  • Interventional Procedures
  • Review
Day 5 - 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
  • Comprehensive Examination, Review, Evaluation
  • Avoiding Clinical Failure
  • Patient Relations and Education
Schedule is subject to change.
Registration
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OccAmountEarlyMembersMbrs EarlyReg DoorMbr Door
3 days750.00695.00730.00675.00750.00730.00
5 days995.00950.00975.00930.00995.00975.00

Qualifying 'Early' registrations must be made at least 21 days in advance.

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Hotel Information
Sacramento, CA - October 23, 2008
Hawthorn Suites Sacramento
321 Bercut Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95811
916-441-1250
www.hawthorn.com
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$102 Single/Double
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