Course Topics

Trae Windham (RT)R 

• Age of Tele-Radiology and the Off-Ste Review Workstation 

• LIP and LMP Responsibilities and the Successful QC Program/Inspection Compliance 

Tina M. Suominen, R.T. (R)(CT)(QM) 

• EQUIP Updates 

Michelle Keck, BSRT, RT(R)(M)(BS), BHCN

• Navigating the Way: Becoming a Breast Health Clinical Navigator 

Objectives 

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to: 

• Explore advancement of Teleradiology in Mammography 

• Cover the benefits of off-site interpretation 

• Cover the challenges of off-site interpretation 

• How to ensure compliance with the rapid implementation of off-site interpretation 

• Open discussion of off-site interpretation and ideas of how to maintain compliance 

• Explain regulatory requirements of the Lead Interpreting Physician oversight concerning QC 

• How to successfully set up an adequate QC review program 

• Common pitfalls that cause regulatory non-compliance 

• Explain regulatory requirements of the Licensed Medical Physicist oversight concerning QC 

• How to ensure compliance for the facility and the Licensed Medical Physicist 

• Common regulatory deficiencies discovered 

• Introduce the State of Texas Verified Licensed Medical Physicist Program 

• Understanding what is required to become a Breast Health Navigator. Knowing what the national guidelines are for breast health and testing. 

• Knowing the breast cancer types and what the staging and grades mean.  

• Be able to recognize what treatment options are and when they should be used depending the cancer grade and stage. 

• Know what programs are available in your community for patients’ different needs.  

• What types of help patients need mentally and physically during treatments.