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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis: Imaging and Implementation
8 Hours ARRT Category A Credit
Shelly Lille', BS, RT(R)(M)
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.
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.
Locations & Dates
Toronto, ON Mar 3, 2012
Minneapolis, MN Mar 24, 2012
Oklahoma City, OK Mar 31, 2012
Baltimore, MD Jun 2, 2012
Indianapolis, IN Jun 16, 2012
San Diego, CA Jul 28, 2012
Sacramento, CA Sep 22, 2012

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Who Should Attend
  • mammography technologists
  • supervisors
  • MQSA inspectors
  • vendor personnel
About the Instructor
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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 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.
Seminar Credit
An application for 8 hours of Category A continuing education credit recognized by the ARRT for radiologic technologists has been filed. 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.
Seminar Schedule
8:00 am Registration and Coffee
8:30 am Introduction to Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
  • What is DBT?
  • Why do we need it?
  • How does it work?
  • Clinical advantages
  • Clinical cases
10:00 am Informal Discussion and Break
10:10 am Digital Image Acquisition
  • Analog vs. digital
  • Acquisition workstation
  • Image optimization
12:00 noon Lunch - (on your own)
1:00 pm Digital Image Acquisition (continued)
  • DBT design parameters
2:00 pm Informal Discussion and Break
2:10 pm QC Tests for DBT
  • 12 technologist tests
3:30 pm Implementation of DBT
  • Reimbursement
  • Modality specific training requirements
  • Site readiness plan
4:30 pm Adjourn
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All prices for dates in Canada are in Canadian dollars.




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Technologist   
MTMI Members171.00161.00179.00
Non-Members189.00179.00199.00
Toronto, ON   
MTMI Members219.00199.00219.00
Non-Members239.00219.00239.00

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Hotel Information
Toronto, ON - March 3, 2012
Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport
6257 Airport Rd.
Mississauga, ON  L4V 1E4
905-678-9130 or 800-565-5769
www.fourpoints.com/torontoairport.com
MTMI Guest Room Rate:  $95
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Minneapolis, MN - March 24, 2012
Crowne Plaza Bloomington
5401 Green Valley Dr.
Bloomington, MN 55437
952-831-8000
www.cpmsp.com
MTMI Guest Room Rate:  $79
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Oklahoma City, OK - March 31, 2012
Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma Airport
801 S. Meridian
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
405-942-1400
www.oklahomacityairport.hgi.com
MTMI Guest Room Rate:  $94
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