About this Program

In this course for practicing breast sonographers, you will review techniques, tools and controls to maximize and improve sonographic image quality. You will obtain a better understanding of the benefits and limitations of each parameter used for sonographic image quality. You will also get a brief review of physics and beam shape and characteristics, which is important for optimizing your images.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this Breast Sonography Image Optimization webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Competently assess breast image quality
  • Identify and discuss sonographic techniques and settings to improve breast image quality
  • Discuss and identify the limitations of parameters used in breast sonography

Schedule

What this course will cover

  • Introduction to Knobology
  • Using the Proper Transducer
    • Type
  • Technical Factors that Affect Image Quality
    • Beam shape
    • Regions of the sound beam
  • Technical Factors
    • Depth
    • Focus
    • Gain
    • TGC
  • Image Quality
    • Resolution
    • Contrast
  • Ergonomics
    • Monitor height
    • Arm placement
    • Holding of the transducer

Audience

Who should attend?

This webinar is designed for:

  • Mammography technologists who want to strengthen their breast imaging skills
  • Breast sonographers who want to strengthen their optimization skills
  • Technologists needing ASRT-approved breast CEUs

Program Faculty

Meet your presenter(s)

Michele Sisell

Michele Sisell

RT(R)(M)(BS)

Michele has been a registered radiologic technologist since 1998, specializing in mammography since 2005, and breast sonography since 2011. Michele worked at a community hospital in her hometown for over 22 years where she was the lead at the Women’s Health Pavilion breast imaging department. In 2020 she relocated to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN in the breast Imaging and interventions department where she currently works. Michele enjoys sharing her knowledge which led her to be a clinical instructor in mammography and breast sonography for a local college. Michele’s passion for breast imaging and teaching led her to MTMI in 2018, where she became an independent breast imaging consultant helping facilities all over the United States with ACR failures, continuing education and specialized training in mammography and ultrasound. She enjoys teaching and mentoring others and feels blessed to be able to share her knowledge and experiences with others!

Credits

Accredited training programs

ASRT Category A Credit Information

ASRT Category A

This program provides 2 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.  

Tuition

Convenient payment options available through
AudiencePriceEarly PriceMember PriceMember Early Price
Technologist$49.75$47.25$44.75$42.50

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Early Pricing Guidelines

Qualifying 'Early' registrations must be made at least 4 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.