Advanced Positioning - Additional Views & Positioning Techniques (Mammography)

Advanced Positioning - Additional Views & Positioning Techniques (Mammography)

Credits
  • 1.5 ASRT Category A
  • 1.5 CPD

Overview

About this On Demand

This program covers additional mammographic views and positioning techniques. The additional views covered are 90” views, exaggerated, cleavage, from below and axillary tail views.  The tangential and rolled views will also be covered.

Agenda

90° Mediolateral (ML), Lateromedial (LM)

Exaggerated craniocaudal lateral (XCCL) exaggerated craniocaudal medial (XCCM) 

Cleavage (CV)

From Below (FB)

Axillary Tail  (AT)

Lateromedial Oblique (LMO) and Superolateral-to-Inferomedial Oblique (SIO)

Rolled Medial (RM), Rolled Lateral (RL), Rolled Superior (RS), Rolled Inferior (RI)

Tangential (TAN) – Covering palpable only

Educational Objectives

By the end of this program, the participants will be able to:

  •  identify additional mammographic views and positioning techniques.
  •  understand the purpose of performing additional views of the breast.
  • Review the various additional views and their purpose in imaging.

How it Works:

  • Your On Demand CE activity that you purchased will be located in your “My Account” section once you log into the MTMI Website.
  • You have three attempts to pass each quiz.
  • You must earn a score of 75 % or higher.
  • Credit is recorded the day you submit and pass the quiz and is determined using Central time.
  • You have 30 days to complete and pass the quiz.
  • Once passed, access your MTMI “My Account” to print your “Certificate of Completion.”
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.

Credits

ASRT Category A

ASRT

This program provides 1.5 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.  

CPD

The CPD accreditation awarded by the CPD Standards Office demonstrates that the training delivered by MTMI is high quality and delivers relevant and transferable skills to all delegates. The assessment process was devised by an Independent Advisory Board and the formal CPD points awarded can be used a professional CPD record. CPD Provider: 50238