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About this Seminar
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) is a new application of digital mammography recently
approved by the FDA. DBT provides thin cross sectional images through the breast. This prevents
overlying structures from obscuring breast masses and prevents intersecting normal structures
from being falsely identified as cancer. DBT increases the reliability of detecting abnormal
structures while reducing patient call backs. This seminar will review the techniques and
implementation of DBT, its practical application in the clinical setting and changes in
required quality control procedures. DBT is considered a new modality under MQSA which
requires all personnel to receive 8 hours of training before participating in clinical services.
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Educational Objectives
At the completion of this seminar,
participants will be able to:
- Compare DBT to earlier methods using 2D mammography.
- Understand how DBT imaging is performed.
- Examine the benefits of 3D imaging for mammography.
- Review current requirements for DBT.
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Locations & Dates
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Washington, DC φ |
Jun 23, 2013
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Atlantic City, NJ φ |
Jul 27, 2013
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Sacramento, CA φ |
Aug 10, 2013
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Atlanta, GA |
Sep 14, 2013
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Appleton, WI |
Sep 28, 2013
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Tucson, AZ |
Nov 23, 2013
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Albuquerque, NM |
Dec 7, 2013
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Who Should Attend
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- mammography technologists
- supervisors
- MQSA inspectors
- vendor personnel
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About the Instructor
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Shelly Lille, BS, RT(R)(M)
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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 approximately six 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. Shelly's extensive knowledge and experience in mammography
will make this a very rewarding educational experience.
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Seminar Credit
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This seminar provides 8 hours of Category A continuing education credit recognized
by the ARRT for radiologic technologists. This will serve as the
8 hours of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis training required by MQSA. A certificate
of attendance will be provided for each individual upon completion of the seminar.
All attendees must attend the entire seminar to receive full credit.
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Seminar Schedule
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8:00 am
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Registration and Coffee
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8:30 am
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Introduction to Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
- What is DBT?
- Why do we need it?
- How does it work?
- Clinical advantages
- Clinical cases
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10:00 am
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Informal Discussion and Break
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10:10 am
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Digital Image Acquisition
- Analog vs. digital
- Acquisition workstation
- Image optimization
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12:00 noon
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Lunch - (on your own)
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1:00 pm
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Digital Image Acquisition (continued)
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2:00 pm
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Informal Discussion and Break
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2:10 pm
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QC Tests for DBT
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3:30 pm
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Implementation of DBT
- Reimbursement
- Modality specific training requirements
- Site readiness plan
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4:30 pm
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Adjourn
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Registration
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Hotel Information
Washington D.C. - June 23, 2013
Holiday Inn & Suites AlexandriaHistoric Distirct625 First StreetAlexandria, VA 22314703-548-6300www.hioldtownalexandriahotel.comMTMI guest room rate is: $119.00Make reservations by 5/28/2013Identify yourself as a MTMI attendeeHotel provides complimentary airportshuttle to Reagan Intermational |
Atlantic City, NJ - July 27, 2013
Resorts Atlantic City1133 BoardwalkAtlantic City, NJ 08401888-797-7700www.resortsac.comMTMI guest room rate is:Friday $149.00 & Saturday $169.00Make reservations by 7/12/2013Identify yourself as a MTMI attendeeParking fee is $5.00 per stay |
Sacramento, CA - August 10, 2013
Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Midtown4422 Y StreetSacramento, CA 95817916-455-6800www.marriott.com/saccyMTMI guest room rate is: $119.00Make reservations by 7/17/2013Identify yourself as a MTMI attendee |
Atlanta, GA - September 14, 2013
Hampton Inn Atlanta Perimeter/Center769 Hammond DriveAtlanta, GA 30328404-303-0014www.hamptoninn.hilton.comMTMI guest room rate is: $99.00Make reservations by 8/14/2013Identify yourself as a MTMI attendee |
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