When diagnosed with breast cancer, the cancer is evaluated in multiple ways. Michelle Keck takes a deep dive into the meaning behind different breast cancer grading, staging, and treatment options for patients. Peggy Hoosier will be discussing mammography malpractice and the myth vs perception as related to breast cancer liability.

Online and phone registrations for live events close 1 hour before the event start time, which is in Central Standard Time (CST). Please give us a call at 1-800-239-1361 for all online registrations placed for webinars that will take place the same day in order to ensure you get your link to view the course.

Topics

  • TNM System   

  • Tumor Grade   

  • Staging   

  • Triple Negative Breast Cancers   

  • Chemotherapy Options/Radiation   

  • Long Term and Survivorship   

  • Misconceptions and Misunderstandings of Breast Imaging Liability  

  • Mitigating Risk  

  • Communication of Results  

  • The Key to Quality and Compliant Documentation  

  • Screening vs Diagnostic Exams  

Objectives:

  1. Understand the TNM system and the staging system and discuss the tumor grades  

  1. Describe the stages of breast cancer  

  1. Understand what triple negative breast cancer is and who is at risk.  

  1. Discuss the differences in treatment options  

  1. Differentiate between myth and facts as related to breast imaging liability  

  1. List three mitigating risks that can be employed during the exam  

  1. Discuss the standard of care required for communication of abnormal mammography results  

  1. Define screening and diagnostic mammography  

  1. Discuss the importance to Quality Breast Imaging Standards     

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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.
AHEC Faculty

Expanding Your Mammography Clinical Practice Skills [9:00 AM CST] (Live Webinar)

  • Course ID: EYMCPS-Web-100
  • Event Location: Online Course
  • Credit: 3 Category A Credits (Direct)
  • Date: 04/03/2023 9:00 AM - 04/03/2023 12:00 PM
  • Instructor: AHEC Faculty
  • $49.95
  • $20.85