BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:NingEventWidget-v1 VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1791588:Event:115485 DTSTAMP:20260425T035427Z SUMMARY:Breast Ultrasound DESCRIPTION:Breast Ultrasound Saturday, January 28, 2012 - Sunday, Jan uary 29, 2012Advanced Health Education Center Houston, Texas (TX), Uni ted StatesProvided by Advanced Health Education Center CME Provider: Advanced Health Education Center 8502 Tybor DriveHouston, Texas (TX) 7 7074United States\nToll Free: (800) 239-1361Phone: (713) 772-0157Fax: (713) 772-0155\nConference Center:Advanced Health Education Center 850 2 Tybor DriveHouston, Texas (TX) 77074United States\nPhone: (800) 239- 1361\nDescription:The importance of ultrasound as an adjunct procedure to mammography is well documented. The normal anatomy, physiology, an d pathologic conditions evaluated by ultrasound will be the basis of t his educational activity. The increased utilization of breast ultrasou nd requires clinicians to integrate the fundamentals of sonography and mammography to enhance the value of breast ultrasound. The course com bines classroom learning with practical hands on scanning to maximize the learning experience. Ultrasound-guided interventional procedures a nd examination of breast implants will be discussed. Case studies will be utilized to correlate the mammogram with the breast ultrasound, an d to recognize breast ultrasound artifacts.\nObjectives At the complet ion of this course, the learner will be able to: • Describe the role of breast ultrasound as an adjunct to mammography in the evaluation o f breast disease • Identify and display appropriate normal anatomy a nd orientation in the ultrasound field of view • Describe basic scan ning protocols • Correlate areas of suspicion on the ultrasound and mammogram • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the equipment knobolo gy • Choose the correct transducer for the ultrasound examination †¢ Successfully complete a basic breast ultrasound examination followin g correct patient preparation and procedure protocols • Identify bre ast ultrasound artifacts and methods utilized to reduce their occurren ce • Be able to identify sources and research reference materials fo r additional information on breast ultrasound\nTarget Audience Physici ans seeking entry level information in breast ultrasound. Sonographers , mammographers or other health professionals learning breast ultrasou nd or cross training.\nCME Credits \"The Advanced Health Education Cen ter 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 activ ity for a maximum of 16 hours AMA PRA Category I(tm). Physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in t he activity.\" \"The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologis ts has assigned 14 cognate hours (Formal Learning) to this program.\" \"The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers allows 13.5 hours CE Credit.\"\nFee includes lecture, scanning laboratory instruction with models, and supplies for the classroom and laboratory. Students are re sponsible for textbooks, housing, and transportation.\nRecommended Tex tbook The Practice of Breast Ultrasound by Madjar.\nSelf Assessment Mo dule (SAM): No\nInstructors:Debbie Borst,BS,RT(R)(M),RDMS,RVT(VT)\nSpe cialty Audience:Radiology\n\nFor more information visit https://commun ity.radrounds.com/events/breast-ultrasound-4 DTSTART:20120128T050000Z DTEND:20120130T045900Z CATEGORIES:radiology LOCATION:Advanced Health Education Center WEBSITE:http://aheconline.com/ URL:http://aheconline.com/ CONTACT:(800) 239-1361 ORGANIZER:Advanced Health Education Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE="image/jpeg": ATTENDEE;ROLE=REQ-PARTICIPANT;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED;RSVP=TRUE;CN="radRound s Radiology Events":https://community.radrounds.com/profile/radRoundsR adiologyEvents END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR