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As in past years the curriculum presented will be entertaining and informative. Topics are chosen based on the need for technologist education and support in all aspects of their profession


FACULTY

Louise C. Miller, RTRM – - Co-Director Mammography Practicum - UCSD School of Medicine
Terry Lehmann, BS, RTRM – Chief Mammography Technologist -Balboa Naval Hospital – San Diego , CA
Aili K.Bloomquist, P. Eng. – Mammography Image Quality Specialist– Sunnybrook Research Institute - Toronto, ON
Melissa Reeve, MRTR – Applications Specialist – Christie Innomed – Toronto , ON


CURRICULUM/SCHEDULE

Saturday
07:45 - 12:45
Lectures
 
  • The Mammography Sisterhood: What we learn from each other.
  • Breast Cancer: A technologist’s primer on anatomy/physiology and biology
  • Tomosynthesis: The next new horizon
  • The Ontario Breast Screening Quality Control Program: Creating excellence
  • Fact vs Fiction: Ask the experts
12:45 - 1:30
Lunch
01:30 - 5:35
  • Positioning Demo: NEW tips for getting it right
  • Benign vs Malignant: Characteristics of masses and calcifications
  • Benign Breast Diseases: What you need to know
Sunday
08:00 - 12:30
Lectures
 
  • Mammoland: The wonderful world of mammography
  • Emerging Technologies: The technologist’s role
  • Breast Cancer Treatment: Current options for your patients
  • Stress and Burnout: The mammographer’s survival guide
 
 
TOTAL: 15 Continuing Education Credits
(to be approved by ASRT)