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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Location & Dates
- Aug 28. 2021 | 8am-3:30pm Central Time
- Sep 25. 2021 | 8am-3:30pm Central Time
- Oct 23. 2021 | 10am-5:30pm Central Time
- Nov 13 2021 | 8am - 3:30pm Central Time
- Dec 11. 2021 | 8am-3:30pm Central Time
- Aug 28. 2021 | 8am-3:30pm Central Time
- Sep 25. 2021 | 8am-3:30pm Central Time
- Oct 23. 2021 | 10am-5:30pm Central Time
- Nov 13 2021 | 8am - 3:30pm Central Time
- Dec 11. 2021 | 8am-3:30pm Central Time
All webinars are held in Central Time, see Time Zone Map Below
Overview
About this Webinar
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) is an exciting new application of digital mammography. DBT is a three-dimensional technology that provides thin cross sectional images through the breast. This technology is designed to prevent overlying structures from obscuring breast masses and intersecting normal structures from being falsely identified as a cancer. There is a growing demand for implementing Digital Breast Tomosynthesis technology at current Women’s Centers as well as understanding how this new technology will impact your current workflow. This webinar will provide you with the tools you will need to understand the fundamentals, benefits and the daily utilization of DBT within your facility. A comprehensive look at regulatory guidelines, additional quality control tests and personnel qualifications will be discussed.
This webinar satisfies the MQSA requirement of 8.0 hours of training in a new mammographic modality specifically on the Hologic, GE, Siemens, and Fujifilm Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Systems.
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this webinar, attendees should be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT).
- Ascertain the benefits of Digital Breast Tomosynthsis over conventional mammography.
- Identify additional QC tests for DBT equipment and unique QC tests for each approved unit (Hologic, GE, Siemens and Fujifilm).
- Identify personnel training requirements.
- Comprehend Regulatory application processes unique to DBT equipment.
- Apply DBT concepts to daily operational needs from an administrative perspective.
- Review the Parameter optimization that is unique to Hologic, GE, Siemens and Fujifilm units.
- Describe the indications for use and image creation for the Hologic, GE, Siemen and Fujifilm Tomosynthesis units.
Schedule
- Breast Cancer Statistics
- Hereditary vs. Sporadic
- Dense vs. Fatty Breast Tissue
- Insurance Coverage
- Introduction to DBT
- need and rationale for DBT
- primary issues with 2D
- Introduction to Manufacturers
- Hologic
- Siemens
- GE
- Fuji
- DBT Detectors
- Detailed Manufacturer Specifications
- Adjuncts to DBT
- Quality Control
- Assisting the Radiologist
- MQSA and FDA Certification
- Positioning
- DBT Case Studies
~ schedule subject to change ~
Audience
- Mammography Technologists
- Supervisors
- Managers of Women’s Centers
- MQSA Inspectors
- Vendor Personnel
Faculty
Name
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. She has also been performing Bone Density (DEXA) exams since 2010. Michele worked at a facility in her hometown for over 22 years where she was the lead breast sonographer for the Women’s Health Pavilion breast imaging department. In 2020 she started working at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN in the breast Imaging department where she currently works. Michele has also been a mammography clinical instructor for a local college and a breast sonography instructor. Michele’s passion for breast imaging led her to MTMI in 2018, where she became an independent breast imaging consultant for facilities all over the united states helping 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
ASRT Category A
This program provides 8.0 hours 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.
Biennium CE Credits: 8
Structured Education / CQR Credits: 6.25
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