About this Program

This program covers digital acquisition, display and informatics including the following components: acquisition type, image receptors, work stations, hard copy devices, digital image display and informatics and computer-aided detection.

 

Agenda:

  • Acquisition type
  • Image Receptors
  • Workstations
  • Hardcopy devices
  • Digital image display and informatics
  • PACS
  • Computer aided detection (CAD)
  • Mammography tracking

 

How it Works:

  • Your On Demand CE activity that you purchased will be located in your “My Account” section once you log into the MTMI Website.
  • You have three attempts to pass each quiz.
  • You must earn a score of 75 % or higher.
  • Credit is recorded the day you submit and pass the quiz and is determined using Central time.
  • You have 30 days to complete and pass the quiz.
  • Once passed, access your MTMI “My Account” to print your “Certificate of Completion.”

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to

  • Identify and differentiate mammography acquisition and image receptor types
  • Know the functionality of the technologist and radiologist workstations and various differences in technology
  • Understand mammography workflow from scheduling to workstations through PACS and CAD, including the role of mammography tracking programs

Program Faculty

Meet your presenter(s)

Cheryl Seastrand

Cheryl Seastrand

R.T.(R)(M)(BS)(ARRT)

Cheryl is a registered mammographer and breast sonographer with the ARRT and has worked in medical imaging for 39 years. She was a lead Breast Imaging Technologist at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI and was also a charter member of Aurora Mammography Workshops planning team. Cheryl has worked with MTMI on the breast ultrasound initial training course from 2013-2024, as well as developing various breast ultrasound on-site in-services to assist with image optimization for technologists and physicians. She has also worked with MTMI on the mammography initial training and registry review courses, provided mammography accreditation in-services, as well as developing variety of videos and webinars during the past 12 years. Cheryl is married and has one daughter who is married and lives in Indianapolis, IN.

Credits

Accredited training programs

ASRT Category A Credit Information

ASRT Category A

This program provides 1.75 hour(s) of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists approved by ASRT and recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. Category A credit is also recognized for CE credit in Canada. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.