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 of each 3.5-hour program. 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 4 

  • Design Characteristics of Mammography Systems 
    • Image Production 
    • Mammography Tube 
    • Grids 
    • Compression Paddles 
    • System Geometry
  • Mammographic Technique – Technical Factors 
    • Technique Factor Selection 
    • Mammography X-ray Spectrum
  • Digital Acquisition, Display & Informatics
    • Informatics and Receptors
    • Detectors
    • Acquisition Workstations
    • Computer Aided Detection (CAD)
  • Quality Control for Digital Mammography 
    • Defining QC
    • Technologist QC Testing
    • Physicist QC Tests  

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:

  • Understand the design characteristics of mammography units
  • Review mammography technique/technical factors
  • Review digital acquisition, display and informatics for mammography
  • Discuss technologist quality control in mammography 

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 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.