MTMI--40 Hour Comprehensive Mammography Training Course

Medical Technology Management Institute

Phone: 1-800-765-MTMI (6864)

40 Hour Comprehensive Mammography Training Course

Course Overview

The MTMI Mammography Course for Technologists continues its reputation as the premier training course for mammography technologists and includes 8 hours introduction to digital mammography as required by MQSA for operations of digital mammography devices.
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.

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course,
participants will be able to:

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.
describe the differences between imaging systems used to perfrom Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) examinations.
describe and develop a comprehensive quality assurance program for digital mammography.
understand the differences between film-screen and digital imaging.
describe the paramenters in digital imaging that control resolution and contrast.

Locations & Dates

Orlando, FL	Feb22-26, 2012
Dallas, TX	Apr25-29,2012
San Jose, CA	Jun20-24,2012
Boston, MA	Jul 9-13,2012
Washington, DC	Aug1-5,2012
Las Vegas, NV	Aug15-19,2012
Atlanta, GA	Sep5-9,2012
Seattle, WA	Oct10-14,2012
Atlantic City, NJ	Oct24-28,2012

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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 30 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 MTMIs Mammography course for Technologists since 1996.

Course Format

MTMI�s Initial Training Course uses lecture session, case studies and hands-on positioning on live models to satisfy your MQSA training requirement.
Choose the training course that suits you best:

3 day (27.5 hour) course includes anatomy, positioning, quality control and interventional procedures.
4 day (35.5 hour) training adds 8 hours of digital mammography training.
5 day (40 hour) comprehensive training adds mammograhic pathology, image evaluation and a comprehensive review.
The 1 day Digital Training Option is also available for qualified mammographers to meet their MQSA digital requirement. Contact MTMI to register.

Prerequisite for this course is ARRT registration or state licensure. Contact MTMI for details.

Course Credit

This program provides Category A continuing education credit approved by the ASRT.

8 hours credit for 1 day of Digital Mammography Training(contact MTMI to register)
27.5 hours credit for 3 day
35.5 hours credit for 4 days
40 hours credit for 5 days

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 and
Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC

Course Schedule

Day 1 - 8:00 am - 5:15 pm

Overview
Patient Communication
Anatomy and Physiology
Physics and Technology of Mammography
Mammography Quality Standards Act

Day 2 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Basic Positioning - CC and MLO
Advanced Positioning and Supplemental Views
Special Circumstances
Problem Solving Techniques
Clinical Image Evaluation
Hands-on Positioning and Performance Evaluation

Day 3 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Interventional Procedures
Quality Control Testing
Processor Quality Control and Crossover

Day 4 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Contact MTMI to register for this Digital Training Option as a one day seminar.

Introduction to Digital Mammography
Principles of Digital Mammography
Comparing Digital to Analog
Digital Imaging Detectors
Operational Difference
Digital Mammography Display
- hard and soft copy displays
Digital Mammography QC
- Image quality and artifacts
- Quality Control guidelines
- Radiologist, medical physicist and technologist testing
ACR/MQSA Requirements for Digital Mammography Accreditation
- Application process
- Training requirements
Advanced Applications

Day 5 - 8:00 am - 12:15 pm

Breast Pathology and Case Reviews
Patient Relations
Review

Schedule is subject to change.

Registration

All prices for dates in the US are in US dollars.
All prices for dates in Canada are in Canadian dollars.

♦	Amount	Early
5 days
MTMI Members	970.00	925.00
Non-Members	995.00	950.00
4 days
MTMI Members	870.00	825.00
Non-Members	895.00	850.00
3 days
MTMI Members	725.00	670.00
Non-Members	750.00	695.00

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Hotel Information

Orlando, FL - February 22-26, 2012 Florida Hotel and Conference Center 1500 Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32809 800-588-4656 www.floridahotelorlando.com MTMI Guest Room Rate: $129 Make hotel reservations by 2/1/12 Identify yourself as an MTMI attendee	Dallas, TX - April 25 - 29, 2012 Accommodations: SpringHill Suites by Marriott 1975 East Lamar Blvd. Arlington, TX 76006 817-860-2737 www.marriott.com MTMI Guest Room Rate: $79 Make hotel reservations by 4/10/12 Identify yourself as an MTMI attendee Shuttle will be available to and from Texas Health Please make shuttle arrangements upon check in	Meeting Location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial 810 West Randol Mill Rd. Rex McRae Building, basement level Room C 1&2 Arlington, TX 76012
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