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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Location & Dates
- May 11. 2019 | 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM Central Time
- June 8. 2019 | 10:30am-6:30pm Central Time
- July 20. 2019 | 8:30am-4:30pm Central Time
- September 21. 2019 | 10:30am-6:30pm Central Time
- October 26. 2019 | 8:30am-4:30pm Central Time
- May 11. 2019 | 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM Central Time
- June 8. 2019 | 10:30am-6:30pm Central Time
- July 20. 2019 | 8:30am-4:30pm Central Time
- September 21. 2019 | 10:30am-6:30pm Central Time
- October 26. 2019 | 8:30am-4:30pm Central Time
- November 16. 2019 | 10:30am-6:30pm Central Time
- December 14. 2019 | 8:30am-4:30pm Central Time
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Overview
About this Webinar
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) is an exciting new application of digital mammography recently approved by the FDA. 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 the installation and implementation timeline, regulatory guidelines, and additional quality control test and personnel qualifications will also 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.
- Understand the installation and implementation timeline for DBT equipment.
- 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 and mammographer for over 19 years and eventually went on to specialize in women’s imaging where she received her certification in breast ultrasound in 2011. She has also spent over 10 years as a Bone Density (DEXA) technologist, and helped with Breast Imaging Quality Control. Currently she is the lead Breast Sonographer at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, MN. Michele has a passion for mammography and breast ultrasound and enjoys mentoring coworkers and students in the breast imaging department and sharing her knowledge and experience with others in the field.
Credits
ASRT Category A
This program provides 8 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: 8
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