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

Deborah Wentler, B.S., RT(R), (CT)(M)(QM)

Deborah has been a registered radiologic technologist for over 30 years and is registered in Computed Tomography, Mammography, and Quality Management. Deborah has a Bachelor's of Science Degree from Missouri State University with a minor in education. She works at the Breast Care Clinic at CoxHealth System as a quality control and mammography technologist for their multi-site clinics. She educates new technologists learning mammography and creates CE approved education courses for the staff. . In addition, Deborah works as an independent education consultant. Deborah is excited to share what she has learned over her many years as a Mammographer. She enjoys giving unique tips for the best quality images, best patient practices, and passion for the profession. Her passion is contagious as she works with imaging professionals. She strives to provide quality continuing education opportunities that will have an impact on future technologists. Deborah is a member of the ARRT volunteer committee for the mammography registry. Enjoying challenges and updates within the profession, she strives for the best she can give to this committee.

Name

Deborah Thames, MSRS, RT(R)(M)(QM)

Deborah has been a registered radiologic technologist since 1995, specializing in mammography since 1996. Deborah is a lead technologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas now for 24 years. With her 25 years’ experience as a mammographer, she started teaching mammography continuing education courses and performs mammography consulting now for 18 years. Deborah currently is a medical educator at the UT School of Health Professions at MD Anderson Cancer Center bachelor program teaching the 40-hour initial mammography training curriculum and preparation for ARRT registry. She completed her Masters of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree at UT School of Health Professions in August 2021. She travels around the United States to help guide the accreditation process and MQSA yearly inspections for MTMI. She is compassionate about breast health and shares her experience and knowledge to help fight the battle with breast cancer.

Name

Marsha M. Dunn, MSHS, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT)

Marsha has been in the medical imaging profession for over 25 years working in General Radiography, Computed Tomography, currently in Mammography and Education. Marsha has been a registered radiologic technologist since 1996, specializing in Mammography since 1998. She became a Clinical Education Coordinator in 2009 teaching at Cambridge College of Healthcare and Technology. In 2012, she worked with Siemens Healtineers as a Clinical Application Specialist. Transitioning back into the hospital setting in 2017, she had the opportunity to cross train into Bone Density (DEXA) while performing all types of digital mammography studies. Marsha is currently a Travel Mammographer as she prepares to start her Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership starting January 2022.

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

Tuition

Audience	Price	Early Price	Member Price	Member Early Price
Technologist	$199.00	$189.00	$179.00	$170.00

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Seminars/Webinars 8 hours of credit or more

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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis