• Mammography Positioning: CC, MLO and Supplemental Views

**The link to this online CE activity will be delivered via email. Access the online link for the video, take the post test (at your convenience), and receive certificate online immediately after successful completion of test.**

Designed to meet accreditation requirements and cater to both experienced radiographers and those seeking to refresh their skills, this course offers a unique opportunity to refine your techniques and elevate your performance.

Led by a highly qualified MQSA mammography trainer, this course delves into the art of mammographic positioning with a focus on key areas: CC, MLO, Supplemental Views, and Male Patient Imaging. Throughout the course, you'll gain practical insights and actionable knowledge to achieve optimal positioning for each view, ensuring superior image quality and diagnostic accuracy.

We'll begin with a CC refresher, covering the standards and requirements for optimal positioning. Explore techniques to capture adequate posterior and superior tissue, understand the impact of body habitus on positioning, and discover the importance of the bucky-to-breast tissue level. You'll also dive into the intricacies of Posterior Nipple Line (PNL) measurements, refining your skills to perfection.

Next, we'll tackle the MLO views, guiding you through the standards and requirements for optimal positioning. Learn how to achieve the desired posterior tissue, determine the appropriate tube angle for MLO views, and gain valuable insights into the influence of body habitus on positioning. And of course, we'll reveal the secrets behind mastering the IMF!

Supplemental Views are a crucial aspect of mammography, and we've got you covered. Explore the nuances of capturing Implant Views, Magnification Views, Tangential Views, and the Cleopatra View, expanding your knowledge and adding versatility to your skill set. Additionally, we'll provide essential guidance on imaging male patients, equipping you with the expertise to address their specific needs effectively.

Finally, we'll delve into image review and evaluation, refining your ability to assess image quality. Discover how to determine if there is adequate tissue included, identify the critical landmarks for critiquing images, and develop a keen eye for passing or failing images. We'll also analyze common image challenges and discuss strategies to enhance overall image quality.

Join us on this transformative learning journey, where you'll gain practical skills, in-depth knowledge, and a renewed confidence in your mammography positioning abilities. Take the first step towards becoming a master of your craft and sign up for "Mammography Positioning: CC, MLO, and Supplemental Views" today!

 

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This program provides 4 AHRA Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. You must complete a post test and pass with a 75% or higher to receive your certificate of completion.

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Michelle Keck , BSRT, RT(R)(M)(BS)(ARRT), BHCN

Michelle Keck, BSRT, RT(R)(M)(BS), BHCN, is a registered mammographer and registered sonographer at the Breast Center of Northwest Arkansas since 2014. She performs screening and diagnostic mammograms and stereotactic biopsies She has performed diagnostic and Automated Whole Breast ultrasound as well. Before that she was a special imaging technologist, working 12 years in CT, OR, mammography, and diagnostic imaging at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Arkansas. Michelle attended Northwest Arkansas Community College and received her bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Michelle has been a team captain for more than 6 years for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure events in her area. Her passion for mammography excellence carries over in her fundraising and participation in research to find other ways to detect breast cancer early.rn
Category Hours Revision Year(s)
Mammography > Image Production > Equipment Operation and Quality Assurance 2.0 2016
Mammography > Image Production > Image Acquisition and Quality Assurance 2.0 2020
Mammography > Procedures > Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology 2.0 2016,2020
Mammography > Procedures > Mammographic, Positioning, Special Needs, and Imaging Procedures 8.0 2016,2020

Mammography Positioning: CC, MLO and Supplemental Views

  • Course ID: Homestudy-MammoPositioning-1247-o
  • Credit: 4 Credits Category A
  • Date:
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  • Instructor: Michelle Keck , BSRT, RT(R)(M)(BS)(ARRT), BHCN
  • $39.80