About this Program

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

In-person and live webinar options

  • 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

Program Faculty

Meet your presenter(s)

Gabrielle Vaughan

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.  

 

Credits

Accredited training programs

ASRT Category A Credit Information

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.  

Tuition

Convenient payment options available

AudiencePriceEarly PriceMember PriceMember Early Price
Technologist$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

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Early Pricing Guidelines

Qualifying 'Early' registrations must be made at least 21 days in advance for the program.

Cancellation Policy

Webinars less than 8 hours of credit

Refunds, minus a $15 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations received at least 3 days prior to the program. Cancellations received within 3 days of the webinar will receive a credit toward a future MTMI program, minus the $15 processing fee. No refunds will be made after the webinar starts. MTMI reserves the right to cancel any scheduled program because of low advance registration or other reasons. MTMI’s liability is limited to a refund of any program tuition paid. WEBINAR ATTENDEES that cannot log in due to unsolvable technical issues beyond their control will be eligible for a full refund.