5-Day Mammography Course for Technologists

5-Day Mammography Course for Technologists
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - Saturday, April 25, 2009
Waukesha, WI

MEETING SPONSOR:
MTMI
Bill Bresser
20900 Swenson Drive
Suite 650
Waukesha, WI 53186
Toll-Free 800-765-6864
262-717-9797
FAX 262-717-9171
Email: bill@mtmi.net
Website: http://www.mtmi.net/courses/MM.php

CONFERENCE CENTER:
MTMI Education Center
20900 Swenson Drive
Suite 650
Waukesha, WI 53186
Toll-Free 800-765-6864
262-717-9797
FAX 262-717-9171
Website: http://www.mtmi.net/courses/MM.php

MEETING BROCHURE:
To view and print the meeting brochure, click here:
http://www.mtmi.net/courses/MM.php

MEETING DESCRIPTION:
High quality mammographic images have a direct impact on the quality of care for patients being evaluated for breast cancer.
The MTMI Mammography Course for Technologists continues its reputation as the premier training course for mammography technologists and includes 8 hours introduction to digital mammography as required by MQSA for operations of digital mammography devices.
This comprehensive course uses lecture sessions, radiographs and hands-on training sessions with live models to enhance your skills and understanding of the mammography process. Quality control, technologist responsibilities for quality assurance, positioning with breast implants as required by MQSA and film critique are also covered.

These courses provide Category A credits approved by the ARRT. The 40 hour MTMI course is highly recommended and includes film critique, breast pathology and advanced hands-on positioning, as well as a digital mammography introduction. A short-course consisting of the first 3 days can be taken for 27.5 hours of credit. (For attendees from Michigan, radiation rule 625 requirements can be satisfied in the 3-day course with completion a supplemental activity).
A certificate of attendance will be provided for each individual upon completion of the course. All attendees must attend the entire course to receive full credit. Credit from various licensure states has also been applied for.



INSTRUCTORS:
Jacobson, Marshall, Field, Simpkin, Henne, Moh

CME HOURS: 40 hours Category A credit

LECTURE TOPICS:
Mammography/Women's Imaging

ACTIVITIES: not listed