Mammography Fellowship Option 2

Mammography Fellowship Option 2
Saturday, March 03, 2012 - Thursday, March 08, 2012
Advanced Health Education Center
Houston, Texas (TX), United States
Provided by Advanced Health Education Center

CME Provider:
Advanced Health Education Center
8502 Tybor Drive
Houston, Texas (TX) 77074
United States

Toll Free: (800) 239-1361
Phone: (713) 772-0157
Fax: (713) 772-0155

Conference Center:
Advanced Health Education Center
8502 Tybor Drive
Houston, Texas (TX) 77074
United States

Phone: (800) 239-1361

Description:
Mammography Fellowship-Option 2
Initial MQSA Training Requirement for Mammography
If you are looking for a comprehensive course on mammography skill training and enhancement, this is the course for you! You will cover every aspect of a mammography procedure required to meet initial training requirements as outlined by MQSA . The topics cov-ered will include anatomy and physiology, hands-on positioning lab, film critique sessions and clinical participation. Quality control, pathology, special procedures and imaging the augmented breast are a must for the new mammography technologist and will be covered in detail as highlights in this class. The instructional material provided is a great resource once you return to the workplace.
Professional liability insurance is provided for on-site clinical rotations in Option 2. Clinical dress codes apply for the clinical rotations. ARRT certification and/or a fully unrestricted state license are required for admission to the training. Registration must be received at 3 weeks in advance for Option 2 to assure clinical rotation sites. This course has been evaluated and meets the 40 contact hour initial training requirements as mandated by the MQSA standards for the FDA. You will also receive 32 hours Category A credit. This course meets the guidelines for states requiring special education for mammography.

Minimum Clinical requirements Include:
• A copy of current credentials and state licensure (If applicable).
• Signed Letter of Good Health on physician's letterhead.
• Current Immunizations to include: Tuberculosis (documentation of negative PPD or negative CXR report within the last 12 months, Hepatitis B series (documentation of completed series and/or positive titer, or deferral), Tetanus within the last 10 years, Varicella (chicken pox)-(immunization, positive history by MD letter, positive titer), MMR date or titer date, current influenza vaccination.
• Urine drug screen
• Copy of Current CPR card (front and back)
• A signed background release form with a copy of current driver’s license to include expiration date, social security number and date of birth. The release form will be emailed to you when you register for class.
• Employment verifications
• Last two employers
o Name of employer
o Contact name
o Contact phone number

• When you register you will be sent via email information regarding the required documents to complete enrollment and clinical rotation placement

This information must be provided 3 weeks prior to the first day of class.
**Participants in this class who will be performing clinical examinations in a digital mammography department or wish to meet initial requirements in film-screen and digital mammography must register for the Monday course following the fellowship.

Self Assessment Module (SAM): No

Instructors:
Susan Sprinkle-Vincent, AAS, RT(R)(M)

Specialty Audience:
Radiology