This course offers a deep dive into the pivotal role of mammography in breast cancer detection, the critical BI-RADS scoring system, and the revolutionary impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing breast imaging techniques. Participants will gain valuable insights into:

  • The essence of AI, exploring its definition, applications, and why it’s a game-changer in medical imaging.
  • AI’s role in mammography, focusing on its use in improving accuracy, overcoming challenges, and streamlining workflows.
  • The advantages and considerations of integrating AI into breast imaging, weighing its potential to revolutionize patient care against practical implications.
  • Emerging trends in breast imaging with AI, keeping you at the forefront of technological advancements.
  • AI-enhanced MRI and Ultrasound, offering a glimpse into the future of non-invasive breast imaging and diagnostics.

By the end of this course, participants will not only grasp the technical aspects of breast imaging but also appreciate the transformative potential of AI in this field. Whether you’re looking to refine your expertise or integrate cutting-edge AI technology into your practice, this course is your gateway to the next level of excellence in breast healthcare.

 

*All webinars are held in Central Standard Time and hosted through Zoom.   


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1. Overview of Mammography and the risk factors for breast cancer.

· Understanding the risks for breast cancer.

· Review the type of treatments that are used for breast cancer patients.

· Preventative care for patients with breast cancer.

2. A brief overview of the BI-RADS score used in Mammography.

· Define the BI-RADS score.

· Understand the purpose of using the BI-RADS score in Breast Imaging.

3. Define Artificial Intelligence.

· What is AI?

4. Explain what Artificial Intelligence is used for.

· Why is AI used?

5. Understand the purpose of Artificial Intelligence in breast imaging.

· Why is AI used in breast imaging?

· What is the purpose for using AI with breast imaging.

6. Refresher on the importance of accurate positioning skills in Mammography.

· Image evaluation with AI.

· Refresher on the basic positioning views in Mammography.

· Discussing the challenges and limitations in Mammography.

· Using AI to help correct positioning errors and avoid technical repeats and patient call backs.

7. Describe the pros and cons of using AI in breast imaging.

· Are there any benefits to using AI.

· Will AI impact the workflow for staff in a positive or negative way.

8. Discuss new trends in breast imaging with AI software.

· Reviewing the latest trends in breast imaging.

· Discuss the four key trends in breast imaging.

· Providing awareness to new changes and updates in breast imaging with AI.

9. AI assistance in MRI Breast Imaging.

· A brief overview of MRI.

· The benefits of breast MRI scans.

· Contraindications in MRI.

· Explaining the breast MRI exam.

· The purpose of breast MRI scans and the reason it may be ordered.

· MRI with AI assistance.

10. AI assistance in Breast Ultrasound.

· A brief overview of breast ultrasound.

· The benefits of breast ultrasound scans.

· When is a breast ultrasound scan ordered.

· Breast Ultrasound with AI assistance.

11. Other imaging modalities in Radiology.

· Discussing the difference between Breast positron emission tomography (PET) and CT scans of the breast.

· The purpose of a CT scan.

· Are CT scans commonly used for breast imaging?

· Pathology of the breast seen on CT scans.

 

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course and presentation, participates should be able to:

1) Have a basic understanding of the risk factors for breast cancer and breast cancer prevention.

2) Know the treatments that are used for breast cancer patients.

3) Define AI and understand the purpose of using AI in breast imaging.

4) Have a better understanding of Breast MRI and Breast Ultrasound and why it is used to image the breast.

5) Decide if you would like to incorporate the use of AI technology into your workflow.

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This program provides AHRA Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.

This live, instructor-directed course meets the Texas Medical Board requirements for all registered Medical Radiologic Technologists. Please refer to the TMB website for more information.
Myrian Barbin , RT(R)(MR)(CT)(M)(BS)(ARRT)

Myrian Barbin has been in the Radiology field for over 10 years. She graduated in May 2014 from Louisiana State University at Alexandria, LA campus with her associate degree in radiologic sciences. Myrian decided to pursue multiple modalities within the Radiology field, such as, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mammography, and Breast Ultrasound. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences. She is working as a multi-modality technologist and has a passion to teach and educate students that are joining the field of Radiology. Myrian had worked as CT/MRI Adjunct for a community college in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area and loves training students when they are in their clinical rotation at their job. Myrian is very passionate about working with students and is very knowledgeable with different modalities within the Radiology field. She has experience in the hospital setting and clinical setting, and work as a multi-modality technologist at a local hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.

New Trends in Breast Imaging AI

  • Product Code: Web-BreastAI-107
  • Event Location: Online Course
  • Availability: In Stock
  • Date: 01/21/2025
  • Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Instructor: Myrian Barbin , RT(R)(MR)(CT)(M)(BS)(ARRT)
  • $34.95
  • $15.90