The Society of Breast Imaging is thrilled to launch a webinar series on mammography positioning. This series will not only revisit the “how to” of mammography positioning (as featured in the 1999 ACR Quality Control Manual) but will also introduce updated positioning techniques that are required for changes in digital imaging modalities. The lectures address the need for and importance of standardized positioning techniques, which are used in all radiography examinations except mammography. Understanding correlation anatomy is the basis for all imaging, particularly the breast. Once technologists understand the relationship between the how and why of breast positioning and the importance of consistency and reproducibility, we will see not only an improvement in image quality but also a reduction in repeats, rejects, and technical callbacks. Each webinar is one hour long and includes a posttest. This series is presented by SBI Honorary Fellow Louise Miller, RT(R)(M) (see bio below).
Webinars (Five 1-hour webinars)
Re-thinking Mammography Positioning: Just When You Thought You Knew It All!
CC and MLO Make Over: For Every Action There Is A Reaction
Problem Solving the CC and MLO: Now I Get It!
Additional Views: When and What to Do
Implants and Challenging Patients: Real Life Solutions
CME Information
CME-CE Originally Released: 8/16/2018 CME-CE Renewed: 8/17/2021 CME-CE Expired: 8/16/2024
NEW 2024 CE RENEWAL: Date of CE Release: 08-16-2024 Date of CE Expiration: 08-15-2027
Location: Online
Physicians- Amedco LLC designates this material for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Society of Breast Imaging . Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
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Physicians
Amedco LLC designates this material for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Satisfactory Completion
Learners must listen to each self-directed audio recording while following along with the visual slides/read the articles, and complete an evaluation form to receive a certificate of completion. Your chosen sessions must be attended in their entirety. You must participate in the entire activity as partial credit is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed below, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.
Disclosure of Conflict of Interest
The following table of disclosure information is provided to learners and contains the relevant financial relationships that each individual in a position to control the content disclosed to Amedco. All of these relationships were treated as a conflict of interest, and have been resolved. (C7 SCS 6.1-6.2, 6.5)
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Louise Miller- NA
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Ryan Dixon- NA
- Explain the relationship between positioning and clinical images.
- Describe specific corrective actions that can be utilized to prevent or correct common positioning problems.
- Recognize the importance of the proper use body ergonomics for mammography positioning.
- Identify modifications in positioning techniques that will address changes in equipment and technology.