Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
About this Program
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) is an exciting new application of digital mammography. DBT is a three-dimensional technology that provides thin cross sectional images through the breast. This technology is designed to prevent overlying structures from obscuring breast masses and intersecting normal structures from being falsely identified as a cancer. There is a growing demand for implementing Digital Breast Tomosynthesis technology at current Women’s Centers as well as understanding how this new technology will impact your current workflow. This program will provide you with the tools you will need to understand the fundamentals, benefits and the daily utilization of DBT within your facility. A comprehensive look at regulatory guidelines, additional quality control tests and personnel qualifications will be discussed.
This program satisfies the MQSA requirement of 8.0 hours of training in a new mammographic modality specifically on the Hologic, GE, Siemens, and Fujifilm Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Systems.
Educational Objectives
After this program, attendees should be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT).
- Ascertain the benefits of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis over conventional mammography.
- Identify additional QC tests for DBT equipment and unique QC tests for each approved unit (Hologic, GE, Siemens and Fujifilm).
- Identify personnel training requirements.
- Comprehend Regulatory application processes unique to DBT equipment.
- Apply DBT concepts to daily operational needs from an administrative perspective.
- Review the Parameter optimization unique to Hologic, GE, Siemens and Fujifilm units.
- Describe the indications for use and image creation for the Hologic, GE, Siemens and Fujifilm Tomosynthesis units.
Schedule
In-person and live webinar options
- Breast Cancer Statistics
- Hereditary vs. Sporadic
- Dense vs. Fatty Breast Tissue
- Insurance Coverage
- Introduction to DBT
- need and rationale for DBT
- primary issues with 2D
- Introduction to Manufacturers
- Hologic
- Siemens
- GE
- Fuji
- DBT Detectors
- Detailed Manufacturer Specifications
- Adjuncts to DBT
- Quality Control
- Assisting the Radiologist
- MQSA and FDA Certification
- Positioning
- DBT Case Studies
~ schedule subject to change ~
Audience
Who should attend?
- Mammography Technologists
- Supervisors
- Managers of Women’s Centers
- MQSA Inspectors
- Vendor Personnel
Program Faculty
Meet your presenter(s)
Marsha M. Dunn
MSHS, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT)
Marsha has been in the medical imaging profession for over 25 years working in General Radiography, Computed Tomography, and currently in Mammography and Education. Marsha has been a registered radiologic technologist since 1996, specializing in Mammography since 1998. She became a Clinical Education Coordinator in 2009 teaching at Cambridge College of Healthcare and Technology. In 2012, she worked with Siemens Healthineers as a Clinical Application Specialist. Transitioning back into the hospital setting in 2017, she had the opportunity to cross-train into Bone Density (DEXA) while performing all types of digital mammography studies. Marsha is currently a Travel Mammographer as she prepares to start her Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership starting January 2022.
Deborah Davis
MSRS, RT(R)(M)(QM)
Deborah has been a registered radiologic technologist since 1995, specializing in mammography since 1996. Deborah has been a lead technologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas for 24 years. With her 25 years of experience as a mammographer, she started teaching mammography continuing education courses and has been performing mammography consulting for 18 years. Deborah currently is a medical educator at the UT School of Health Professions at MD Anderson Cancer Center bachelor program teaching the 40-hour initial mammography training curriculum and preparation for the ARRT registry. She completed her Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree at UT School of Health Professions in August 2021. She travels around the United States to help guide the accreditation process and MQSA yearly inspections for MTMI. She is passionate about breast health and shares her experience and knowledge to help fight the battle with breast cancer.
Credits
Accredited training programs
ASRT Category A
This program provides 8.0 hour(s) of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists approved by ASRT and recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. Category A credit is also recognized for CE credit in Canada. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.
Location
Course location and hotels
| Milwaukee, WI May 11, 2024 | |
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| Las Vegas, NV June 29, 2024 | |
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| Milwaukee, WI July 27, 2024 | |
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| Las Vegas, NV September 21, 2024 | |
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| Las Vegas, NV October 19, 2024 | |
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| Milwaukee, WI November 16, 2024 | |
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Tuition
Convenient payment options available
| Audience | Price | Early Price | Member Price | Member Early Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technologist | $199.00 | $189.00 | $179.00 | $170.00 |
Early Pricing Guidelines
Qualifying 'Early' registrations must be made at least 14 days in advance for the program.
Cancellation Policy
Seminars/Webinars 8 hours of credit or more
Refunds, minus a $30 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations received at least 3 days prior to the program. Cancellations received within 3 days of the program will receive a credit toward a future MTMI program, minus the $30 processing fee. No refunds will be made after the program starts. MTMI reserves the right to cancel any scheduled program because of low advance registration or other reasons. MTMI’s liability is limited to a refund of any program tuition paid. MTMI recommends that attendees use refundable airline tickets. In case of cancellation of a program for any reason, MTMI is not responsible for travel costs incurred by attendees including non-refundable airline tickets. When offered, WEBINAR ATTENDEES that cannot log in due to unsolvable technical issues beyond their control will be eligible for a full refund.
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