About this Program

This course is designed for medical physicists to understand how to perform, measure and report the tests updated in the ACR DMQC Manual updated in 2020. You will learn about the changes and edits from the 2016 and 2018 ACR DMQC Manual. You will also learn helpful tips and experience that will make it easier for you to obtain the required tests and documentation needed. 

Agenda:

  • 2016 ACR DMQC Manual
  • 2018 ACR DMQC Manual – Revised in 2020
  • ACR FAQs Updated and Resources
    • Physicist Involvement for MEEs
    • Radiologist RWS
    • Test 2 – Phantom Image Quality
    • Test 6 – AEC Testing
  • MEE Checklist and QC Test Summary Form
  • MPP Tests Unique to DBT
  • Additional Tests
  • Important Information about mode and image processing 

Audience:

This course is for medical physicists wanting to learn more about the ACR FFDM QC Manual testing.

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.”
  • At the conclusion of this on-demand video, an evaluation form will be emailed to you.
  • This video expires 1 year after purchase date.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this webinar, the participant should be able to:

  • List what changed with the fibers and masses in the new ACR FFDM QC Phantom
  • Name the difference in the new phantom scoring
  • Discuss the test does the physicist have to come on site for in the ACR QC Manual
  • Describe how you choose slice zero 

Program Faculty

Meet your presenter(s)

Katie Hulme

Katie Hulme

MS, DABR, FAAPM

Katie Hulme earned her MS in Medical Physics from MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2010. She received her board certification in Diagnostic Medical Physics from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in 2014. Ms. Hulme joined the Cleveland Clinic in 2010, where she currently serves as the primary physicist for mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis in addition to acting as mentor for several rotations in their diagnostic physics residency program. Ms. Hulme is an active member of several professional and scientific committees for the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), American College of Radiology (ACR), and the ABR, and is a Fellow of the AAPM.

Credits

Accredited training programs

CAMPEP

This program provides 1 hours of continuing education for medical physicists. The program has been approved by CAMPEP for Medical Physics Continuing Education Credit (MPCEC) for qualified medical physicists.