Join us for an exhilarating journey into the world of radiologic technology with our online course, "Mastering Mammography Techniques." Prepare to unlock the secrets to unparalleled expertise in this captivating field. Led by the esteemed instructor, Cristi Baker, this course will empower you with practical skills and invaluable knowledge, ensuring you become a master of your craft.
With a dynamic curriculum designed to equip you with real-world proficiency, this course covers everything from breast anatomy to positioning challenges. Gain a deep understanding of female and male breast structures, enabling you to navigate the intricacies of mammography with precision. Learn the art of proper positioning, a crucial element in detecting breast cancer effectively, and discover strategies to overcome challenges when dealing with difficult patients and wheelchair-bound individuals.
As you progress, you'll delve into the fascinating world of reconstructed and augmented breasts, exploring topics like reductions, breast implants, mastectomy with reconstruction, and TRAM flap procedures. Hone your image review and critique skills, enabling you to evaluate and diagnose with confidence. Unveil the secrets of identifying and understanding breast pathology, including the classifications and imaging characteristics of calcifications.
By the end, you'll not only possess a comprehensive skill set but also gain insights into state regulations and their impact on patient reports. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring radiologic technologist, this course will propel you to new heights in your career.
Don't miss this chance to join the ranks of distinguished radiologic technologists who have mastered mammography techniques. Enroll today and embark on a transformative learning experience that will revolutionize your practice. The future of radiologic technology awaits – seize it with "Mastering Mammography Techniques"!
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I. Intro
II. Breast Anatomy
A. Female Breast Anatomy
B. Male Breast Anatomy
III. Common Problems in Positioning
A. ACR Standards
B. The PNL
C. Properly positioning the CC
D. IMF
E. Getting Proper Muscle
IV. Positioning Difficult Patients
A. Difficult Body Habitus
B. Wheelchair Patients
V. Would you Repeat it?
A. Image Review/Critique
VI. The Reconstructed and Augmented Breast
A. Reductions
B. Breast Implant
C. Mastectomy with Reconstruction
D TRAM Flap
E. Image Review
VII. Pathology
A. Calcifications
1. Classifications
2. Imaging
3. Image Review
VIII. Question & Answer
Objectives
Identify anatomical breast structures of female and male patients
Discuss the importance of proper positioning in the detection of breast cancer
Learn strategies for positioning the challenging patient
Understand proper techniques for positioning wheel chair patients
Demonstrate knowledge of positioning patients with difficult body habitus
Discuss the importance of positioning an augmented breast
Understand the possible challenges that may arise during an augmented breast exams
Determine disease and defects of breast implants through optimal imaging
Technologist will know implant positioning and how different implant material interacts with positioning
Technologist will be able to evaluate positioning to determine proper volume of breast tissue
Identify and correlate pathology common in breast tissue using mammography
Identify the imaging characteristics of calcifications
Understanding of state regulations and how they affect patient report
Technologist will understand standard views and when to use extra views
Technologist will know implant positioning and how different implant material interacts with positioning
Technologist will understand how to evaluate an image for the American College of Radiology
Understanding of state regulations and how they affect patient report