• Breast Ultrasound

The importance of ultrasound as an adjunct procedure to mammography is well documented. The normal anatomy, physiology, and pathologic conditions evaluated by ultrasound will be the basis of this educational activity. The increased utilization of breast ultrasound requires clinicians to integrate the fundamentals of sonography and mammography to enhance the value of breast ultrasound. The course combines classroom learning with practical hands-on scanning to maximize the learning experience. Ultrasound-guided interventional procedures and examination of breast implants will be discussed. Case studies will be utilized to correlate the mammogram with the breast ultrasound, and to recognize breast ultrasound artifacts.

Tuition

  • Advanced Registration $1080 = more than 60 days before the course
  • Regular Registration $1280 = 30-60 days before the course
  • Late Registration $1480 = 30 days or less before the course

Target Audience

Sonographers, Mammographers, or Physicans working in women's health seeking to learning breast ultrasound.

CME Credit

  • “The Advanced Health Education Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”
  • “The Advanced Health Education Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 hours AMA PRA Category I™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”
  • This program provides AHRA 16 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.

Private Ultrasound Tutorials

We understand that you may want/need to practice your new skill set more than the regularly scheduled courses allow. You can add an extra day of scanning in addition to this course by calling AHEC and speaking to a faculty member about our private tutorial option. Additionally, this tutorial is a one on one session with our expert faculty and can be designed to enhance your already developed skills. Call AHEC at 1-800-239-1361 for more information or click here for more details. Private Ultrasound Tutorials

AHEC Cancellation and Refund Policy for Skills Courses

AHEC defines a skills course as a limited enrollment course where a received registration with payment reserves your place in a course (i.e. all Ultrasound courses, Mammography Initial Training and other theory courses). For cancellations received at least two weeks prior to the course date, a refund less a 30% processing fee will be given. Within two weeks of the course, no refund is given, but a tuition credit – less a 30% processing fee – may be applied to a future course. No refunds or tuition credit is given for non-attendance. Facilities may substitute employees by notification to AHEC at least one week in advance.

Objectives

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Describe the role of breast ultrasound as an adjunct to mammography in the evaluation of breast disease
  • Identify and display appropriate normal anatomy and orientation in the ultrasound field of view
  • Describe basic scanning protocols
  • Correlate areas of suspicion on the ultrasound and mammogram
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the equipment knobology
  • Choose the correct transducer for the ultrasound examination
  • Successfully complete a basic breast ultrasound examination following correct patient preparation and procedure protocols
  • Identify breast ultrasound artifacts and methods utilized to reduce their occurrence
  • Be able to identify sources and research reference materials for additional information on breast ultrasound

Course Topics

Day 1

  • History of Breast Ultrasound
  • Anatomy and Terminology
  • Physics and Instrumentation
  • Normal Breast Tissue and Lesions
  • Hands-On Scan Lab

Day 2

  • Correlation of Mammography Images with Ultrasound Images
  • Lymph Nodes and Malignant Lesions
  • Breast Implants, Invasive Procedures and Post Surgery Breast
  • Complimentary Imaging'
  • QA and Accreditation
  • Hands-on Scan Lab

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The Advanced Health Education Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 hours AMA PRA Category I™. Physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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 the Breast Center of Northwest Arkansas since 2014. She performs screening and diagnostic mammograms and stereotactic biopsies She has performed diagnostic and Automated Whole Breast ultrasound as well. Before that she was a special imaging technologist, working 12 years in CT, OR, mammography, and diagnostic imaging at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Arkansas. Michelle attended Northwest Arkansas Community College and received her bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Michelle has been a team captain for more than 6 years for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure events in her area. Her passion for mammography excellence carries over in her fundraising and participation in research to find other ways to detect breast cancer early.rn
Category Hours Revision Year(s)
Breast Sonography > Image Production > Basic Principles of Ultrasound .50 2021
Breast Sonography > Image Production > Basic Principles of Ultrasound and Equipment .50 2016
Breast Sonography > Image Production > Evaluation and Selection of Representative Images 1.0 2016
Breast Sonography > Image Production > Image Formation .50 2016,2021
Breast Sonography > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management- 2016 2.5 2016
Breast Sonography > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management- 2021 3.5 2021
Breast Sonography > Procedures > Anatomy and Physiology 1.25 2016,2021
Breast Sonography > Procedures > Breast Interventions 1.0 2021
Breast Sonography > Procedures > Pathology 1.0 2016,2021
Breast Sonography > Procedures > Surgical/Treatment Changes and Interventional Procedures 1.0 2016
Mammography > Patient Care > Education and Assessment 2.0 2016
Mammography > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management 2.0 2020
Mammography > Procedures > Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology 2.5 2016,2020
Mammography > Procedures > Mammographic, Positioning, Special Needs, and Imaging Procedures 2.5 2016,2020
MRI > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management 1.0 2016,2020
MRI > Procedures > Body 2.25 2016,2020
Nuclear Medicine > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management 1.0 2017,2022
Nuclear Medicine > Procedures > Endocrine and Oncology Procedures 2.25 2017,2022
Physical Therapy > Procedures > Treatment Sites 2.25 2019
Radiology Assistant > Procedures > Thoracic Section 6.0 2018,2023
Sonography > Image Production > Basic Principles of Ultrasound .50 2019
Sonography > Image Production > Image Formation .50 2019
Sonography > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management 1.0 2019
Sonography > Procedures > Superficial Structures and Other Sonographic Procedures 4.0 2019
Therapy > Patient Care > Patient and Medical Record Management 3.0 2017,2022
Therapy > Procedures > Treatment Sites and Tumors 2.25 2017,2022

Breast Ultrasound

  • Course ID: BREASTUS-161-205
  • Event Location: Advanced Health Education Center, 8502 Tybor Drive, Houston, Texas, USA, 77074
  • Credit: 16 hours Category 1™ credit16 Category A Credits
  • Date: 08/16/2024 - 08/17/2024
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Instructor: Michelle Keck , BSRT, RT(R)(M)(BS)(ARRT), BHCN
  • Other available dates:
  • $1,280.00
  • $1,080.00


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