Empowering Communities: Mammography Screening and Celebrating Black History
About this Program
This webinar delves into the historical context of healthcare disparities among African Americans, particularly focusing on breast health. By acknowledging these disparities, we will empower individuals and communities to advocate for better healthcare access and equity. Throughout the seminar, we will also celebrate the notable achievements and contributions of Black healthcare professionals.
By the end of this webinar, participants will have gained an understanding of healthcare disparities, the importance of mammography screening, and the role they can play in promoting equity in breast health for African Americans and other minority communities.
Educational Objectives
At the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss the healthcare disparities among African Americans and other minority groups.
- Explain the importance of screening mammography.
- Discuss American College of Radiology screening recommendations
- Identify reasons for higher breast cancer death rates in minorities
- Identify community resources for mammography screening
Schedule
In-person and live webinar options
Schedule - subject to change
| Introduction | Marsha Dunn, MSHS, RT(R)(M)(ARRT) |
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| Historical Perspective | |
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| Mammography Screening & African American Women | Miranda Lyman-Hagar, RT(R)(M) |
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| Healthcare Disparities Discussion | |
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| BREAK | |
| Community Resources | Marsha Dunn, MSHS, RT(R)(M)(ARRT) |
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| Advocacy and Empowerment | |
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| Closing Remarks | Miranda Lyman-Hagar, RT(R)(M) |
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| Networking and Follow-up | |
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Audience
Who should attend?
Technologists, supervisors, and vendors who are interested in learning about breast health disparities among African Americans and other minority communities.
Program Faculty
Meet your presenter(s)
Miranda M. Lyman-Hager
RT(R)(M)
Miranda became registered with the ARRT as a Radiologic Technologist in 1998 and specialized in Mammography in 1999. She spent the first 8 years working her way up from staff technologist to lead technologist before accepting a Clinic Manager Role with Diagnostic Imaging Centers, P.A. in Lee’s Summit, Missouri in 2006. After 10 years in that role, Miranda took a leap of faith in 2017 and began working as an Independent Mammography Positioning Specialist and Educator. Most of her time was spent teaching for Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI) on the Initial Mammography Training team as well as traveling the US to provide hands-on positioning workshops. Miranda also worked part-time as Corporate Supervisor in the Mammography Department at University Health, Kansas City, Mo where she collaborated with the Lead Interpreting Physician to ensure all breast imaging protocols, workflows, quality control, and quality assurance issues/concerns were addressed and managed per MQSA/ACR guidelines. In February of 2023, Miranda accepted the position of Director of Women’s Imaging Education at MTMI. In this role, Miranda oversees and manages the Women’s Imaging portfolio of courses and events. Miranda is passionate about women’s health education and continues to provide hands-on positioning workshops as well as teaches several MTMI programs such as Initial Mammography Training, Essential Skills for Quality Mammography, Conquering MQSA and ACR and many more CEU webinars.
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, and 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 Healthineers 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
Accredited training programs
ASRT Pending
Category A/A+ CE credit is pending approval by the ASRT. An application for 4 hours of credit for radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states has been filed.
Tuition
Convenient payment options available
| Audience | Price | Early Price | Member Price | Member Early Price |
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| Technologist | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
Early Pricing Guidelines
Qualifying 'Early' registrations must be made at least 4 days in advance for the program.
Cancellation Policy
Webinars less than 8 hours of credit
Refunds, minus a $15 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations received at least 3 days prior to the program. Cancellations received within 3 days of the webinar will receive a credit toward a future MTMI program, minus the $15 processing fee. No refunds will be made after the webinar starts. MTMI reserves the right to cancel any scheduled program because of low advance registration or other reasons. MTMI’s liability is limited to a refund of any program tuition paid. WEBINAR ATTENDEES that cannot log in due to unsolvable technical issues beyond their control will be eligible for a full refund.
