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Breast Ultrasound Course
Location & Dates
- Webinar | Dec 8-10, 2023 | 8am-4:30pm CST
- Webinar | Jan 26-28, 2024 | 8am-4:30pm CST
- Houston, TX | Mar 15-17, 2024
- Webinar | Mar 15-17, 2024 | 8am-4:30pm CDT
- Milwaukee, WI | Apr 26-28, 2024
- Webinar | Dec 8-10, 2023 | 8am-4:30pm CST
- Webinar | Jan 26-28, 2024 | 8am-4:30pm CST
- Houston, TX | Mar 15-17, 2024
- Webinar | Mar 15-17, 2024 | 8am-4:30pm CDT
- Milwaukee, WI | Apr 26-28, 2024
- Webinar | Apr 26-28, 2024 | 8am-4:30pm CDT
- Milwaukee, WI | Jun 21-23, 2024
- Webinar | Jun 21-23, 2024 | 8am-4:30pm CDT
- Milwaukee, WI | Aug 16-18, 2024
- Webinar | Aug 16-18, 2024 | 8am-4:30pm CDT
- Denver, CO | Sep 27-29, 2024
- Webinar | Sep 27-29, 2024 | 7am-3:30pm CDT
- Milwaukee, WI | Nov 1-3, 2024
- Webinar | Nov 1-3, 2024 | 8am-4:30pm CDT
- Webinar | Dec 13-15, 2024 | 8am-4:30pm CST
All webinars are held in Central Time, see Time Zone Map Below
Overview
About this Course
Our students have a 94% pass rate when taking the board exam.
New! More Scanning Time and enhanced 3-day schedule. This course provides increased knowledge of the technical and clinical aspects of breast ultrasound as well as practical hands-on training in ultrasound imaging of the breast. An overview of the basic principles and techniques utilized in breast ultrasound are presented. This course is helpful for mammographers and sonographers who are directly involved in breast sonography and imaging and physicians whose practice includes women’s health.
Our in-person and online ultrasound courses utilize a combination of lecture sessions and positioning workshops taught by an experienced sonographer and technologist. Instruction in patient scanning is stressed with hands-on demonstrations using clinical ultrasound scanners, tissue equivalent breast phantoms and live models. (Hands-on sessions are for attendees of in-person ultrasound courses only)
This activity provides the 16.5 hours of structured education related to the content specifications outlined by the ARRT, required for certification and registration.
More Hands-on Scanning & Enhanced 3-Day Schedule
"I would like you to know I went to Maryland to be tested last week for breast ultrasound certification by the American Society of Breast Surgeons in order for reimbursement approval. It was a rather hard exam, 1 1/2 hours long. I scored 91%. At least 1/4 of the exam was on physics. Your course absolutely prepared me for this exam. Thank you for your efforts." ~Dr. Ronald Sultan |
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Optimize preparation for ARRT and ARDMS Breast Ultrasound Registry exams.
Understand how the basic principles and instrumentation of ultrasound affect the technique of breast ultrasound.
Recognize normal breast anatomy on the ultrasound image and evaluate lesions for their benign or malignant features.
Recall the mammographic and ultrasonic features of specific benign and malignant lesions.
Explain the role and importance of mammography, ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, and ductography in the work up and management of the breast.
Recognize breast ultrasound artifacts, understand why they occur, and describe techniques to minimize the occurrence of those that degrade the image.
Develop an awareness of the invasive procedures that are available, as well as the benefits and limitations of each.
Define the different surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for patients who develop breast cancer.
Schedule
Day One | Day Two | Day Three |
8:00 am – 8:30 am Introduction to Breast Ultrasound 8:30 am – 10:25 am Patient Interactions and Management Accreditation of Ultrasound Facility and Personnel Certification Requirements Patient Communication
Verification of Requested Examinations
Breast Cancer
Communication of Imaging to Supervising Physician
10:25 am – 10:35 am - Break 10:35 am – 12:00 pm Image Production Basic Principles of Ultrasound and Instrumentation Part 1
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm - Lunch Break 12:45 pm – 1:20 pm Basic Principles of Ultrasound and Instrumentation Part 2 Fundamentals 1:20 pm – 3:20 pm Image Formation
3:20 pm - 3:30 pm - Break 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Scanning Lab 1
| 8:00 am – 9:55 am Anatomy and Physiology 9:55 am – 10:05 am - Break 10:05 am – 11:30 am Benign and Malignant Features 11:30 am – 12:00pm Evaluation and Selection of Representative Images Criteria of Diagnostic Quality
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Lunch Break 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Evaluation and Selection of Representative Images (Continued) 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Procedures Pathology
2:30 pm – 2:40 pm - Break 2:40 pm – 3:10 pm
3:10 pm - 3:40 pm Quality Control 3:40 pm - 5:00 pm Scanning Lab 2
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am Open Scanning - In-Person Attendees 9:00 am – 10:00 am Malignant Breast Lesions
10:00am – 10:10am - Break 10:10 am – 11:10 am Evaluation and Selection of Representative Images
11:10 am – 12:00 pm Procedures Other Imaging Modalities
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Lunch Break 12:30 pm – 1:55 pm Other Imaging Modalities (continued)
1:55 pm – 2:05 pm - Break 2:05 pm – 4:05 pm Breast Interventions
4:05 pm – 4:35 pm Emerging Technologies
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*subject to change
Audience
This course will be helpful for mammographers and sonographers who are directly involved in breast imaging and physicians whose practice includes women’s health. Participants should have an understanding of the basic concepts of mammography and an interest in breast ultrasound CME.
Faculty
Name
Cheryl Seastrand, RT(R)(M)(BS)
Cheryl Seastrand has over 25 years of experience as a Breast Imaging Specialist. As a registered Mammographer and Breast Sonographer, Cheryl is committed to providing high quality development and delivery of education and training in Breast Imaging. She was on the ARRT Breast Sonography Practice Analysis Advisory Committee and has worked with additional professional affiliations on Mammography projects. Cheryl has a proven history of providing accurate, rational analysis and implementation of regulatory compliance and accreditation. Cheryl works extensively with breast imaging facilities nationally by providing competency assessment and recommended improvements to enhance breast imaging programs.
Though Cheryl Seastrand is an ARRT committee member, by binding contract, Cheryl cannot reveal in whole or in part any ARRT's copyrighted questions or any other insider information about the ARRT's examinations or assessments. The ARRT does not review, evaluate, or endorse review courses, activities, materials, or products and this disclaimer should not be construed as an endorsement by the ARRT.
Name
Judy Chavez, RT(R)(M)(BS)RDMS
Judy has worked for Invision Sally Jobe and Radiology Imaging Associates in Denver, Colorado for 41+ years. She is a Radiologic Technologist, Mammographer, and Breast Sonographer. Judy‘s main role is to assist the Radiologists in all interventional breast procedures. Judy worked with Dr. Steve Parker, M.D., when he developed the minimally invasive needle breast biopsy in the late 1980’s. Judy has been involved with teaching breast biopsy procedures across the country since 1995. She enjoys sharing her clinical experiences and teaching the tricks of the trade.
Name
Sabah Aimadeddine, BS, RDMS
Sabah was born in Morocco and joined her husband in Texas in 1994. They have three grown daughters. Sabah majored in Microbiology and worked at Pfizer labs back in Morocco. After moving to USA, she wanted a job where she could interact and help people. Healthcare seemed the perfect place for her vision, so she went back to college for Radiographic Technology and later Ultrasound.
Sabah has been in the ultrasound field since 1999. She worked in many hospitals and has been with MD Anderson Cancer Center for the past 16 years; specializing in breast ultrasound. Her favorite activity is traveling.
Credits
CME
The Medical Technology Management Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Medical Technology Management Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
ASRT Category A
This program provides 23.5 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
| Houston, TX March 15- 17, 2024 | |
Course Locarion & Accommodations Four Points By Sheraton Houston Energy Corridor Reservations: Click here (coming soon) Airport Transportation: The Four Points does not provide airport shuttle service. Hotel Parking: Complimentary Hotel Website: click here |
| Denver, CO - September 27-29, 2024 | |
Accommodations & Course Location DoubleTree by Hilton Denver - Aurora Reservations: Click here Airport Transportation: DEN is 22 miles from the Doubletree. Hotel Website: click here |
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Testimonials
The instructors are so knowledgeable and extremely helpful. They are very excited to share their knowledge. Thank you MTMI!!
Having an instructor who has been a mammo tech and a breast sonographer was really helpful.
I have been a breast sonographer for many, many years and wasn't sure what to expect in this course. I am very pleased with the content from basic physics to things you must know. Beautiful ultrasound equipment for hands-on scanning. Thanks!
The clinical knowledge of the speakers was portrayed so well through the lectures. They gave such complete lectures on all necessary topics to fully equip the students.
Lots and lots of great information. Cheryl and Michele were both awesome at explaining everything. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn breast ultrasound. Thank you!!!
Great information for those seeking registry!
I enjoyed the case studies and photos, really helped to get a better understanding of Breast Ultrasound.
The knowledge and background of the speakers was the greatest strength of this program.
Very good speaker, clear and concise