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:
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.
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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.