Medical Technology Management Institute
Phone: 1-800-765-MTMI (6864)
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Breast MRI for the Technologist
2 Hours ARRT Category A Credit
Paul Worthington, BS, RT(R)(MR)
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About this webinar
Breast MR has rapidly become a useful adjunct imaging technique in the detection of breast cancer.
As a result of mainstream media coverage, consumer awareness and demand for breast MR services has increased.
For the MR technologist, breast imaging poses unique challenges related to balancing temporal and spatial resolution.
Use of dedicated equipment and sequence add-ons like parallel imaging and fat suppression are integral to the successful breast MR program.
A printable download will be
e-mailed to each registrant prior to
the first session of the webinar.
This will allow you
to follow along
with the presentation and make
notes as you feel necessary.
This webinar will be presented in
ONE 2-hour session.
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Educational Objectives
At the completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify pulse sequences used in breast MR.
- Discuss technical compensations critical to successful breast MR.
- Discuss the importance of balancing spatial and temporal resolution in breast MR.
- Identify equipment needed for proper performance of breast MR.
- Discuss imaging protocols and post processing in breast MR.
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Webinar
Session Dates
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Who Should Attend
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You should attend this webinar if you are a MRI technologist wishing
to upgrade your knowledge of Breast MR.
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About the Instructor
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Paul Worthington, BS, RT(R)(MR)
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Paul has over 20 years MR imaging experience. He has extensive clinical
MRI experience, as well as, experience in management and education for
multiple provider settings, ranging from university hospitals to private
practice to mobile units. Paul has worked for several years in MR applications
for a major medical company. His knowledge in conventional bore, shore bore and
open MR and working experience with multiple vendors’ equipment, will make this
an information packed seminar you won’t want to miss.
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Course Credit
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This single webinar session provides 2 hours of
Category A continuing education credit for radiologic
technolgists recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states.
These credits apply towards
your MQSA requirements.
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Session Schedule for Webinar
Session
Dec 31, 1969
7pm Eastern
6pm Central
5pm Mountain
4pm Pacific
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Breast Anatomy and Physiology
- Normal anatomy
- Types of breast cancers
Indications
- ACR guidelines
- Review of research studies
Pulse Sequences
- Volume interpolated gradient echo
- 3D techniques
- Dynamic contrast enhanced imaging
- Diffusion weighted imaging
- Spectroscopy
Technical Considerations
- Equipment
- Optimizing fat suppression
- Parallel imaging
- Spatial vs. temporal resolution
- Protocols
- Biopsy
Post Processing
- Time-intensity curves
- MIP
- Computer assisted detection software
Review of Images
- Breast cancers
- DCIS
- Implants
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Registration
All prices are in US dollars
The tuition for this webinar is $29 (MTMI members $26) per session when
registration is received 4 or more days prior to webinar.
The tuition is $31 (MTMI members $28) per session when registration is
received 3 or less days prior to webinar
Your email address will be used to send your confirmation of registration and
logon information to the webinar.
Refunds of tuition will be made to registrants that cannot log into the webinar due to
unsolvable technical issues beyond their control. Cancelations made 4 days or more prior
to the start of the webinar series will receive a refund of tuition paid less a $15 processing
fee. Cancelations made within 3 days of the start of the webinar series will receive a
credit toward a future MTMI webinar less the $15 processing fee. No refunds will be
made after the start of the webinar series with the exception stated above.
MTMI reserves the right to cancel any scheduled webinar due to low advance
registration or other reasons. MTMI’s liability is limited to a refund of any
program tuition paid.
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How to Register
By phone call: 1-800-765-6864
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