About this Program

Navigating the upcoming changes in mammography accreditation requirements can be intimidating (especially if you're in Texas!). This specialized training webinar offers a guide to ensure your practice is prepared. This webinar is essential for all mammography providers transitioning to the ACR Mammography Accreditation process, providing expert insights and practical steps to achieve compliance smoothly. By attending, you'll gain an understanding of the accreditation application process, from navigating the ACR website to mastering the submission of your testing packet.

You'll also leave the session with an understanding of the new MQSA rule changes and how to integrate them into your practice. By understanding these new requirements, you’ll ensure your facility remains compliant, avoids costly delays, and continues to deliver exceptional mammography services to your community.

Educational Objectives

After this webinar, attendees should be able to:

  • Perform the steps for an ACR Mammography Accreditation Application
  • Understand the current ACR fees associated with Mammography Accreditation
  • Complete the steps of the ACR Mammography Accreditation Testing Packet
  • Discuss the must-have qualities for your ACR image submission
  • Describe the changes to the MQSA rule taking effect September 10, 2024

Schedule

What this course will cover

  • Virtual walk-through of the ACR Accreditation website
  • Review a sample ACR Mammography Accreditation application
  • Outline of ACR accreditation fees for Mammography
  • Review a sample ACR Mammography Accreditation “Testing Packet”
  • Explanation of the ACR accreditation review process  
  • Review the changes to the MQSA rule taking effect September 2024

Audience

Who should attend?

Radiology Directors, Mammography Supervisors, Technologists and anyone involved in ensuring the facility is compliant. 

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 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.  

Tuition

Convenient payment options available

AudiencePrice
Technologist$17.00

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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.