• Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (Live Webinar)

Come spend the day learning the new digital mammography application that is expected to show an increase in breast cancer detection and reduce call back rates. The day is filled with interesting new information on Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT). We will investigate the DBT technology, mammography technologist quality control testing, clinical applications and more. While 2D mammography has its benefits over analog there is still the issue of superimposed tissue which can obscure structures. This unique modality demonstrates breast tissue without overlying structures by imaging the breast in thin cross sectional slices. You don’t want to miss this day of education and get in on the ground floor of knowledge regarding this fascinating new modality.

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis is a modality under MQSA which requires personnel to receive 8 hours of initial training before performing this clinical examination. This course satisfies the MQSA requirement of 8.0 hours of training in a new mammographic modality.  It includes the common features of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis and the unique features specific to the Hologic Selenia Dimensions DBT System. 

**Participants who will be working on GE SenoClaire or the Siemens Mammomat Inspiration DBT equipment may attend this course.  Please call AHEC for more information on how to accomplish the unique equipment component training for your perspective system. 

Physicians are welcome to attend and receive 8 Category 1 credits however the MQSA requirements for physicians in this modality are specific to interpretation. Physicians must call AHEC at 800-239-1361 to register for this course in order to receive Category 1 credit.

**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 at this  LINK


 

 

 

*We are located in Houston, Texas, and all webinars are hosted in Central Time. You will receive the webinar link via email from Zoom one day before your class, as well as one hour before it begins.    


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This course satisfies the MQSA requirement of 8.0 hours of training in a new mammographic modality.

Course Topics

  • 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

Objectives: 

  1. Contrast between 2D imaging and 3D imaging 

  1. Understand the benefits of 3D  breast tomosynthesis 

  1. Discuss image acquisition for 3D breast tomosynthesis 

  1. List the imaging parameters for 2D and 3D imaging 

  1. Explain co-registration 

  1. Contrast between a projection image and a 2D image 

  1. Discuss the quality control test specific to digital breast tomosynthesis 

  1. Understand the ROC studies and the role they played in FDA approval 

  1. List the FDA approved uses for digital breast tomosynthesis 

  1. Explain radiation dose considerations for digital breast tomosynthesis 

  1. Understand what the quality control test represent in terms of image quality and breast cancer detection 

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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 Freeman Health System Willow Creek Breast Imaging. She performs screening and diagnostic mammograms, stereotactic breast biopsies, breast ultrasound, and ultrasound-guided biopsies.rnrnPrior to her current role, Michelle worked as a special imaging technologist for 14 years at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Arkansas, where she gained experience in CT, the operating room, mammography, and diagnostic imaging. She then spent 11 years at The Breast Center of Northwest Arkansas, specializing in mammography and stereotactic breast biopsies. Michelle also completed a six-month travel mammography assignment with AMN Healthcare in Eugene, Oregon.rnrnMichelle attended Northwest Arkansas Community College and earned her bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.rnrnA dedicated advocate for breast cancer awareness, Michelle served as a team captain and co-captain for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in her area for more than six years. She has also been an active member of the Arkansas Society of Radiologic Technologists (ArSRT), serving two terms as Member-at-Large and one term as Vice President. At the national level, Michelle represented Arkansas in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) House of Delegates for three terms. Most recently, she was elected as the ASRT Mammography Chapter Delegate for 2026–2027 and Vice Chair for 2027–2028.rnrnMichelle has also volunteered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a member of the Breast Sonography Practice Analysis Committee and currently serves on the ASRT Practice Standards Council Mammography Subcommittee.rnrnPassionate about education, Michelle is the instructor for the 40-hour Mammography Initial Training course at Advanced Health Education Center (AHEC) in Houston, Texas. She has authored continuing education courses for both AHEC and the ASRT and has lectured multiple times at the Arkansas state society's annual conference.rnrnMichelle's commitment to excellence in mammography extends beyond the clinical setting. Through fundraising, research, and education, she is dedicated to advancing breast cancer detection and improving early diagnosis for patients everywhere.rn
Category Hours Revision Year(s)
Mammography > Image Production > Equipment Operation and Quality Assurance 6.0 2017
Mammography > Image Production > Image Acquisition and Quality Assurance 6.0 2020
Mammography > Patient Care > Education and Assessment 1.0 2017
Mammography > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management 1.0 2020
Mammography > Procedures > Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology 0.5 2017, 2020, 2025
Mammography > Procedures > Mammographic Positioning and Procedures .5 2025
Mammography > Procedures > Mammographic, Positioning, Special Needs, and Imaging Procedures 0.5 2017, 2020

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (Live Webinar)

  • Course ID: Webinar-DBT-205-841
  • Event Location: Online Course
  • Credit: 8 Credits Category A (Direct)
  • Date: 10/26/2026
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
  • Instructor: Michelle Keck , BSRT, RT(R)(M)(BS)(ARRT), BHCN
  • $189.00


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