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FREE Webinar - Optimal Compression for Better Mammograms
Registration is Closed
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Overview
About this Webinar
Registration is Closed. Optimizing breast compression helps produce a high-quality mammogram which is key to early detection. This program provides a review of the impact compression has on mammography quality. Technologists have the opportunity to personalize pressure and apply appropriate force for every patient’s unique body habitus. Participants will obtain an understanding of the physics of compression, strategies and techniques to improve quality, and learn the potential for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help monitor and optimize compression.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of optimal positioning and compression to mammography image quality
- Discover current research about the impact of compression in mammography and patient outcomes
- Understand the underlying physics of compression pressure in mammography
- Identify key techniques to optimize compression pressure and apply force according to unique patient body habitus
- Understand the potential for AI and benchmarking to assist in personalizing compression pressure
- Discuss and identify patient preparation and interaction techniques that can improve patient experience
Schedule
- The important role of compression in mammography
- Techniques to personalize compression, including the use of AI
- Patient preparation and interaction techniques that can improve patient experience
Faculty
Name
Gabrielle Vaughan, BAppSc (MedRad)
Gabrielle has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging) from QUT in Brisbane, Australia, and has spent most of her 20-year career focused on breast imaging. She moved into mammography while working in private radiology and developed her passion with the opportunity to travel and work in the United Kingdom National Health System (NHS) breast screening program.
Prior to Volpara, Gabrielle spent 10 years with Hologic assisting sites across Australia and New Zealand implement DBT and vacuum-assisted breast biopsy. Gabrielle joined Volpara Health in 2019 and helps healthcare providers incorporate Volpara products into their workflows. She is passionate about educating people on using technologies to optimize breast imaging and help save families from cancer.
Name
Lisa Johnston, PhD
Lisa is a clinical scientist, data analyst, and product leader. During her PhD research, Lisa gained valuable experience translating science and medical research into insights that medical professionals could use to impact patient care. Lisa joined Volpara Health in 2015 and has progressed through different roles, from clinical analysis to supporting researchers and customers, then on to product management and launching the first Mammogram Image Quality software in the market. Lisa now uses her expertise on the Marketing team to create content and strategies that ensure customers know why Volpara’s products are the best-in-class.
Credits
ASRT Category A
This program provides 1 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.
This program provides 1 hour 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 by CAMRT’s Continuing Education Credit Approval Program for CE credit in Canada. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.
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