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Mammography Initial Training Option 1 (Live Simulcast)
Thursday, January 26, 2017 - Monday, January 30, 2017

CME Provider:
Advanced Health Education Center ›
8502 Tybor Drive
Houston, Texas (TX) 77074
United States

Toll Free: (800) 239-1361
Phone: (713) 772-0157
Fax: (713) 772-0155

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Description:
Film Screen Modality Initial Training

AHEC's Mammography Initial Training curriculum DOES NOT include training in film screen. Attendees in need of 8 hour of film screen modality specific training MUST add the "Film Screen Modality Initial Training" video home study to your registration. For more information, please click (or paste in your browser) the following link to view the course or call us at 1-800-239-1361:

https://store.aheconline/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=1270

Course Topics
Day 1 (Thursday)

Introduction
Radiation Physics and Mammography
Risk Factors
Signs and Symptoms
Patient Education/Clinical History
Anatomy and Physiology
Skin Marking Systems for Mammography

Day 2 (Friday)

Mammography Positioning and Compression
Routine Views CC/MLO
Supplemental Views
Magnification
Tailoring the Examination: Imaging The Augmented Breast
Imaging The Postoperative and Reconstructed Breast
Equipment Applications
Technical Factor Applications

Day 3 (Saturday)

Special Procedures
Needle Localization/Specimenradiography
Glactography/Pneumocystogram
Introduction to Stereotactic Core Biopsy
Pathology
Review
Hands-On Positioning Laboratory
Clinical Imaging Film Critique

Day 4 (Sunday)

Digital Mammography Basics
Digital Mammography Theory and Physics
Positioning
Digital Artifacts
Quality Control - What Do These QC Numbers Mean?
Clinical Applications
Pathology of the Breast in the Digital World

Day 5 (Monday)

Theory and Technology Part 1 - Introduction to DBT
Theory and Technology Part 2 - The Need for 3D Breast Tomosynthesis
FDA Submitted Clinical Trial Information and Tomosynthesis Unit Applications
Connectivity Information
Site Readiness and Reimbursement
Radiation Dose Considerations
Technologists Quality Control
Pathology and Beyond

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Instructors:
Deborah Thames , RT(R)(M)(QM)

CME Credit:
Radiologic Technologists: 32 Hours

Self Assessment Module (SAM): No

Live Webinar: Yes

Specialty Audience:
Radiology

CME Sam Course #15600

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