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Hands-On Mammography Positioning Boot Camp
About this Program
Help prevent breast cancer through better diagnostics
This hands-on mammography positioning course is designed to enhance your current positioning skills and take them to the next level. Learn the importance of establishing a proper workflow order and how to enhance your interdepartmental communication by gathering detailed patient history and setting department protocols. Review the eight image quality attributes for clinical image review that you should use daily and during your EQUIP reviews.
MTMI’s Mammography Training Center of Excellence staff will provide you with a comprehensive review of mammography positioning techniques essential to executing quality mammograms for both screening and diagnostic workflows. By the end of this weekend's event, you will leave rejuvenated with tips and tricks on improving your image quality, improving your patient's experience and aiding in the fight to end breast cancer!
Hands-on sessions with field-experienced mammography educators will thoroughly review:
- CC and MLO views
- Supplemental views
- Diagnostic workflow
- Implant imaging
- Clinical assessments
Through interactive demonstrations and one-on-one guidance, you’ll refine your positioning techniques and develop skills that enhance both image quality and patient care. This course is ideal for mammography technologists looking for practical recommendations and solutions to improve patient satisfaction in breast imaging centers.
Benefits of Attending In-Person:
- Enhance Positioning Skills – Engage in hands-on demonstrations focusing on proper mammographic positioning techniques to improve accuracy, efficiency, and patient comfort
- Master Diagnostic & Supplemental Views – Gain practical experience with specialized positioning for challenging cases, including patients with implants, mobility limitations, or unique anatomical considerations
- Improve Image Quality – Learn techniques to reduce motion, ensure proper compression, and optimize positioning to achieve high-quality diagnostic images while maintaining patient comfort
- Refine Problem-Solving Skills – Work through real-world scenarios and troubleshoot common positioning challenges with expert guidance
- Receive Personalized Feedback – Practice positioning techniques under the supervision of experienced instructors and receive individualized feedback to fine-tune your approach
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this hands-on mammography positioning boot camp, participants will:
- Discuss the advances in mammographic positioning and techniques to enhance current positioning styles
- Provide techniques to evaluate clinical images and assessment techniques
- Learn the importance of gathering accurate patient history
- Demonstrate techniques for imaging patients with breast implants
- Learn skills on how to maximize breast tissue on those difficult to position patients for mammography
The instructors leading our hands-on mammography positioning courses are seasoned professionals with years of clinical experience in mammography and breast imaging. They are ready, willing, and eager to share their expertise, equipping you with the skills, techniques, and confidence needed to excel in mammography positioning, MQSA compliance, and preparing for ARRT® accreditation.
At MTMI, we believe in empowering digital mammography professionals to deliver exceptional breast care through expert training and education. This course offers Category A CEU approved by ASRT and recognized by ARRT®.
Schedule
What this course will cover
In this hands-on mammography positioning course, we pack everything you need to enhance your imaging expertise and refine your mammography positioning skills in just two intensive days. This course is designed to strengthen clinical techniques, compression methods, and positioning accuracy, ensuring compliance with MQSA standards while improving patient comfort and image quality.
Day One |
Why Patient History is So Important (8:00 – 9:20 am)
Break (9:20 – 9:30 am)
Lunch Break (11:30 am – 12:00 pm)
MQSA and ACR Workflow (1:00 – 2:50 pm)
Break (2:50 – 3:00 pm)
(4:00 - 6:00 pm) Hands‐On Positioning With Live Models for Live Attendees Webinar Attendees will watch Hands-on Positioning via video |
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Understanding Diagnostic Positioning of the Breast & Supplemental Views (8:00 – 8:50 am)
Conjunctive Modalities for Breast Imaging (8:50 – 9:50 am)
Break (9:50 – 10:00 am)
Hands‐On Positioning With Live Models for Live Attendees Webinar Attendees will watch Hands-on Positioning via video Adjourn (12:30 pm) |
Audience
Who should attend?
This course is designed for mammographers and breast imaging specialists who want to refine their skills and provide superior patient care in mammography positioning. Whether you are looking to enhance image quality, master compression techniques, or stay ahead of ACR accreditation requirements, this hands-on training is built to elevate your expertise. Ideal attendees include:
- Mammographers seeking to improve positioning techniques and patient experience
- Breast imaging specialists striving for excellence in ACR accreditation
- Application specialists looking to refine their knowledge and stay ahead of industry standards
With a focus on practical techniques, regulatory compliance, and hands-on learning, this program equips professionals with the tools needed to excel in mammography and breast imaging centers.
Program Faculty
Meet your presenter(s)
Miranda Melton
RT(R)(M)
Miranda became registered with the ARRT as a Radiologic Technologist in 1998 and specialized in Mammography in 1999. She spent the first 8 years working her way up from staff technologist to lead technologist before accepting a Clinic Manager Role with Diagnostic Imaging Centers, P.A. in Lee’s Summit, Missouri in 2006. After 10 years in that role, Miranda took a leap of faith in 2017 and began working as an Independent Mammography Positioning Specialist and Educator. Most of her time was spent teaching for Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI) on the Initial Mammography Training team as well as traveling the US to provide hands-on positioning workshops. Miranda also worked part-time as Corporate Supervisor in the Mammography Department at University Health, Kansas City, Mo where she collaborated with the Lead Interpreting Physician to ensure all breast imaging protocols, workflows, quality control, and quality assurance issues/concerns were addressed and managed per MQSA/ACR guidelines. In February of 2023, Miranda accepted the position of Director of Women’s Imaging Education at MTMI. In this role, Miranda oversees and manages the Women’s Imaging portfolio of courses and events. Miranda is passionate about women’s health education and continues to provide hands-on positioning workshops as well as teaches several MTMI programs such as Initial Mammography Training, Conquering MQSA and ACR, and many more CEU webinars.
Credits
Accredited training programs
ASRT Category A
This program provides 16 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.
Location
Course location and hotels
| Milwaukee, WI- October 10 & 11, 2025 | |
Course Location MTMI International Headquarters | Course Location MTMI International Headquarters |
| Milwaukee, WI- December 05 & 06, 2025 | |
Course Location MTMI International Headquarters | Local Hotels/Distance to MTMI SpringHill Suites Milwaukee West 0.3 miles click here Residence Inn Milwaukee West 1.3 miles click here Renaissance Hotel Milwaukee West 1.7 miles click her |
Tuition
| Audience | Price | Early Price | Member Price | Member Early Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technologist | $399.00 | $379.00 | $369.00 | $349.00 |
At MTMI, we believe in empowering digital mammography professionals to provide exceptional breast care for every patient. We are also committed to making high-quality training accessible to those seeking continuing education credits and skill enhancements in mammogram production, ensuring they stay at the forefront of breast imaging excellence.
Early Pricing Guidelines
To qualify for Early registration rates, you must register at least 21 days before the program date.
Cancellation Policy
Courses
Refunds, minus a $50 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations received prior to 3 days before the program. Cancellations received within 3 days of the program will receive a credit toward a future MTMI program, minus the $50 processing fee. No refunds will be made after the program 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. MTMI recommends that attendees use refundable airline tickets. In case of cancellation of a program for any reason, MTMI is not responsible for travel costs incurred by attendees including non-refundable airline tickets. When offered, WEBINAR ATTENDEES that cannot log in due to unsolvable technical issues beyond their control will be eligible for a full refund.
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