Learning Objectives:

Standardized Success: Practical Strategies for Breast Imaging Teams (1 CE)

1. Identify common workflow challenges in breast imaging that impact efficiency and patient care.

2. Explain the role of standardized imaging protocols in reducing variability and improving accuracy.

3. Apply strategies for protocol implementation that support technologist confidence and compliance.

4. Discuss how consistency in workflow contributes to enhanced patient experiences and improved outcomes.

Breast Imaging and AI: Tools to Enhance, Not Replace, the Technologist (1 CE)

1. Describe the role of AI technologies in breast imaging and their impact on technologist workflow.

2. Evaluate how AI can support image quality and diagnostic accuracy.

3. Apply strategies to integrate AI tools without compromising professional judgment or patient care.

4. Discuss potential limitations and ethical considerations in the use of AI in mammography.

New Texas Rules and How They Differ from the MQSA Amendments (1 CE)

1. Identify key differences between Texas state regulations and federal MQSA requirements.

2. Explain how these regulatory differences impact mammography practice and compliance.

3. Apply strategies to ensure workflow and documentation meet both state and federal standards.

4. Discuss the implications of new regulations on technologist responsibilities and patient care.

Mammography Consulting Case Studies: Being Proactive and Audit Preparedness (1 CE)

1. Discuss mammography consultations and their purpose.

2. Differentiate between proactive and responsive consultations.

3. Identify components of a proactive consultation.

4. Explain reasons for conducting proactive consultations.

5. Discuss responsive consultations and common triggers.

6. Review case studies demonstrating responsive consultation outcomes.

Breast Implant Mammography: Techniques and Considerations (1 CE)

1. Identify common positioning challenges with different breast implant types and adjust imaging techniques accordingly.

2. Apply appropriate positioning strategies to optimize image quality for various implant placements.

3. Explain how implant composition affects image quality and artifact appearance on mammography.

4. Discuss clinical strategies to reduce repeat imaging and enhance patient comfort during implant imaging.