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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Location & Dates
- Sep 23 2023 | 8am-4pm CDT
- Oct 21, 2023 | 8am-4pm CDT
- Nov 18, 2023 | 8am-4pm CST
- Dec 9, 2023 | 8am-4pm CST
- Sep 23 2023 | 8am-4pm CDT
- Oct 21, 2023 | 8am-4pm CDT
- Nov 18, 2023 | 8am-4pm CST
- Dec 9, 2023 | 8am-4pm CST
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
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.
Credits
ASRT Category A
This program provides 8.0 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.
Biennium CE Credits: 8
Structured Education / CQR Credits: 6.25
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