About this Program

This program we will be discussing and demonstrating mammographic positioning techniques for the Special Patient Situations. It is the goal and the responsibility of mammographers to strive to include the best possible images for patients with special needs. This program will provide you with the proper tools to enhance your current positioning. 

Overview of Course

Obtain knowledge on Special Patient Situations

  • List the different types of special situations and how to adjust.
  • Differentiate types of techniques that are performed. 
  • Describe special needs imaging techniques. 

Considerations and Contraindications of special needs imaging.

  • Describe the considerations for imaging patients with special circumstances.
  • Identify the contraindications for imaging patients with special needs. 

 Positioning  

  • Describe the purpose of the Additional Views Beam Direction Principle. Why using a C-arm works best imaging equipment. Describe proper positioning for Male patients.
  • Identify the steps to perform Wheelchair CC views and using alternate or supplemental views: LM, ML, LMO, SIO as positioning views. Also identify using From Below (FB) positioning for patients on stretchers. 

 

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

At the completion of this program, participants will:

  • Identify various types of special patient situations and proper positioning techniques for alternate views catering to the patient’s mobility and needs. 

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 1.5 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.