Empowering Black Women: Navigating Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention
About this Program
This webinar is designed to delve into the historical context of healthcare disparities among African Americans, particularly focusing on breast health. We aim to empower individuals and communities to advocate for better healthcare access and equity by acknowledging these disparities. Throughout the course, we will also celebrate Black healthcare professionals' notable achievements and contributions. By the end of this webinar, participants will have understood healthcare disparities, the importance of mammography screening, and the role they can play in promoting equity in breast health for African Americans and other minority communities.
Educational Objectives
By the end of this webinar program, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss the healthcare disparities among African Americans and other minority groups.
- Identify key modifiable lifestyle factors that can help reduce breast cancer risk, including diet, exercise, and alcohol consumption
- Understand the importance of regular screening and early detection through mammograms, clinical examinations, and self-awareness
- Recognize genetic and family history risk factors and when to seek additional medical consultation
- Examine historical events and unethical medical research practices that have contributed to medical mistrust in minority communities
- dentify current systemic barriers and cultural factors that affect minority participation in clinical research
- Analyze effective strategies for building trust and increasing minority representation in medical research studies
Schedule
What this course will cover
| Time: | Topic: | Speaker: |
| 9:00 – 9:50 | Sisters Network: Understanding How to Reduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer | Dr. Tanya Moseley |
| 9:50 – 10:40 | Why Minorities are Hesitant to Participate in Research Studies | Dr. Tanya Moseley |
| 10:40 – 11:30 | A Personal Testimony: What It’s Like To Be High-Risk and Inspiration From a Survivor | Chaundria Singleton ARRT(R)(CT)(MR) |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Healthcare Disparities Relating to Breast Cancer: Community Resources That May Help | Miranda Melton RT (R) (M) |
Audience
Who should attend?
Technologists, supervisors, and vendors who are interested in learning about breast health disparities among African Americans and other minority communities.
Program Faculty
Meet your presenter(s)
Tanya W. Moseley
MD, DBA, FSBI, PMP, CMQ/OE, CN-BP
Dr. Tanya Washington Moseley, an MD Anderson Distinguished Educator, is a Professor of Breast Imaging and Breast Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where she has been a faculty member since 2001. She graduated from the University of Texas Health Educators Fellowship Program in July 2023 and earned a Doctor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management and Leadership in 2022. A lifelong learner and educator, she received the University of Texas Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award in 2018 and joined the University of Texas System Shine Academy of Health Science Education in 2023.
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, Conquering MQSA and ACR, and many more CEU webinars.
Chaundria Singleton
ARRT (R)(CT)(MR)
Chaundria Singleton brings over 22 years of expertise in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, with a background in ACR accreditation, Radiologic Technology, MRI, CT, and PACS administration. Dedicated to advancing the profession, she delivers exceptional patient care while using her social media platform and podcast to highlight and educate radiologic technologists and aspiring students about the vital role of medical imaging.
Credits
Accredited training programs
ASRT Pending
Category A/A+ CE credit is pending approval by the ASRT. An application for 4 hours of credit for radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states has been filed.
Tuition
Convenient payment options available
| Audience | Price | Early Price | Member Price | Member Early Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technologist | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
Cancellation Policy
Webinars less than 8 hours of credit
Refunds, minus a $15 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations received at least 3 days prior to the program. Cancellations received within 3 days of the webinar will receive a credit toward a future MTMI program, minus the $15 processing fee. No refunds will be made after the webinar starts. MTMI reserves the right to cancel any scheduled program because of low advance registration or other reasons. MTMI’s liability is limited to a refund of any program tuition paid. WEBINAR ATTENDEES that cannot log in due to unsolvable technical issues beyond their control will be eligible for a full refund.
