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!

Name

Deborah Wentler, BS, RT(R), (CT)(M)(QM)

Deborah is currently the instructor of Cox College's School of Diagnostic Imaging Mammography program in Springfield, Missouri. She has been a registered radiologic technologist for over 25 years and is registered in CT, Mammography and Quality Management. Deborah has a Bachelor's of Science Degree from Missouri State University with a minor in education. Deborah recently passed her Quality Management boards and is excited to share what she learned. She works as a mammographer and a quality control technologist at the Breast Care Clinic for Cox Health. She is also passionate about women's health which has led her to teaching mammography to imaging professionals. She strives to provide quality continuing education opportunities that will have an impact on future technologists.

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.

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