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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis: Clinical Concepts and Implementation
8 Hours ARRT Category A Credit
Estella Turner, MHA, RT(R)(M)
About this Seminar

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) is an exciting new application of digital mammography recently approved by the FDA. 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 seminar 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 the installation and implementation timeline, regulatory guidelines, and additional quality control test and personnel qualifications will also be discussed. 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:
  • Understand the fundamentals of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT).
  • Ascertain the benefits of Digital Breast Tomosynthsis over conventional mammography.
  • Identify additional QC tests for DBT equipment.
  • Identify personnel training requirements.
  • Understand the installation and implementation timeline for DBT equipment.
  • Comprehend Regulatory application processes unique to DBT equipment.
  • Apply DBT concepts to daily operational needs from an administrative perspective.
Locations & Dates
Portland, OR     Sep 21, 2013
Seattle, WA     Oct 26, 2013
Lancaster, PA     Nov 16, 2013

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Who Should Attend
  • Mammography technologists
  • Supervisors
  • Managers of Women’s Centers
  • MQSA inspectors
  • Vendor personnel
About the Instructor
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Estella Turner, MHA, RT(R)(M)
Estella holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management and a Master of Health Administration, with a concentration in Management in Leadership, from the University of La Verne. Estella has been an active technologist since 1996 and is currently the Operations Manager for the privately owned Women’s Imaging Center in Orange, CA. Estella has served in various roles such as Staff Technologist, Mammography Coordinator, Director of Specialty Services – Cancer Program, Assistant Director of Diagnostic Imaging, Mammography Operations Consultant, Adjunct Professor for Radiologic Technology Program, and has written several ASRT approved CEU courses in Mammography. Recently, Estella has led the installation and implementation of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis in her practice, making it only the third organization in Southern California to offer this new technology. Estella’s comprehensive knowledge of Mammography and its operational challenges, combined with her engaging speaking style, will make this seminar both enjoyable and beneficial.
Seminar Credit
This seminar has been approved by the ASRT for 8 Category A continuing education credit. These credits 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
  • Tomography origins
  • Rationale for the need of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
  • Primary issues with conventional 2D mammography
  • Adjunct modalities attempting to solve mammography limitations
  • Rationale against the use of other tools for screening
  • Digital Breast Tomosynthesis meets the criteria
Theory of Tomosynthesis
  • Physics of why some pathologies are difficult to see
  • Basic design of a Digital Breast Tomosynthesis system
  • Reconstructed images
10:10 am Informal Discussion and Break
10:20 am System Design Parameters
  • Parameter optimization, scan angles
  • Detector efficiency and dose
  • Storage space and PACS
  • Acquisition time/clinical throughput
Quality Control
  • Tests for the technologist
  • Tests for the physicist
Personnel Training Requirements
12:00 noon Lunch - (on your own)
1:00 pm Tomosynthesis Unit Implementation Time Line(continued)
  • Planning phase
  • Actual timeline detailed for first unit install
  • 3 regulatory applications and processes
  • Application FAQ's and tips
Reimbursement
  • No formal CPT
Tomosynthesis Protocols
  • Specific circumstances
2:40 pm Informal Discussion and Break
2:50 pm Tomosynthesis, A Manager's Dilemma
  • Exam time
  • Network bandwidth, computer memory, storage
  • Work up protocols
  • Additional images and storage
Tomosynthesis in the Future
  • Tomosynthesis guided procedures
  • 3D CAD and synthesized 2D images
  • Contrast enhanced breast imaging
4:30 pm Adjourn
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