About this Program

This 4-part Mammography Registry Review series follows the registry content specifications as outlined in the most current Mammography Certification Handbook. Completing all four parts provides 16 continuing education credits. The program is appropriate for mammographers wanting to prepare for the Mammography registry or to enhance current knowledge in mammography and breast imaging.

A certificate of attendance, documenting 4-credit hours will be provided for each individual upon completion. Completing all 4 parts of this series will provide the 16 hours of structured education related to the content specifications outlined by the ARRT, required for certification and registration. 

Agenda:  Part 1

  • Patient Assessment & Communication
    • Screening Guidelines
    • Risk Factors
    • Signs and Symptoms
    • Patient Education
  • Quality Assurance
    • MQSA Law, Inspection Process and EQUIP
    • Mammography Accreditation Process (ACR)
  • Breast Cancer Treatment Options 

How it Works:

  • The 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.”
  • This video expires 1 year after purchase date.

Educational Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will:

  • Discuss patient assessment guidelines for screening, risk factors, and signs and symptoms
  • Review patient education
  • Review Quality Assurance in Mammography including MQSA law and the inspection process
  • Discuss breast cancer treatment options

Program Faculty

Meet your presenter(s)

Miranda Melton

Miranda Melton

RT(R)(M)

Miranda became registered with the ARRT as a Radiologic Technologist in 1998 and specialized in Mammography in 1999. She spent the first 8 years working her way up from staff technologist to lead technologist before accepting a Clinic Manager Role with Diagnostic Imaging Centers, P.A. in Lee’s Summit, Missouri in 2006. After 10 years in that role, Miranda took a leap of faith in 2017 and began working as an Independent Mammography Positioning Specialist and Educator. Most of her time was spent teaching for Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI) on the Initial Mammography Training team as well as traveling the US to provide hands-on positioning workshops. Miranda also worked part-time as Corporate Supervisor in the Mammography Department at University Health, Kansas City, Mo where she collaborated with the Lead Interpreting Physician to ensure all breast imaging protocols, workflows, quality control, and quality assurance issues/concerns were addressed and managed per MQSA/ACR guidelines. In February of 2023, Miranda accepted the position of Director of Women’s Imaging Education at MTMI. In this role, Miranda oversees and manages the Women’s Imaging portfolio of courses and events. Miranda is passionate about women’s health education and continues to provide hands-on positioning workshops as well as teaches several MTMI programs such as Initial Mammography Training, Essential Skills for Quality Mammography, Conquering MQSA and ACR and many more CEU webinars.   

Credits

Accredited training programs

ASRT Category A Credit Information

ASRT Category A

This program provides 4 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.