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Course Description
Whether for augmentation or reconstruction after breast cancer surgery, the mammographer will undoubtedly encounter women in her daily practice who present for mammography and have breast implants. Women with breast implants require additional screening views and encounter various types of complications unique to their implants. This course provides an overview of the regulatory history and types of breast implants approved for use in the United States, surgical procedures used for implantation, and common complications and adverse effects related to breast implants as well quality control principles, another important aspect of breast imaging and a critical step in ensuring quality images and patient care. This course addresses specifically two topics, breast implants and quality assurance/control, mandated by the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) for initial training in mammography.
This course is based on the book Breast Implants & Quality Assurance in Mammography, by Jeana Fleitz, M.Ed., R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT)™. The book/PDF is 122 pages long and 8.5 x 11 inches in size. This book has 12 pt font and 1.5 line spacing.
The test has 68 multiple choice and true/false questions.
Breast Implants and Quality Assurance (8.5 Category A CE Credits)
American Society of Radiologic Technologists® (ASRT)®
Course Approval End Date 08/01/2025
Florida Department of Health, Board of Radiation Control (FLDOH-BRC)
Course Approval End Date 01/31/2025
Category: Technical
California Radiologic Health Branch
Accepted: Yes
Digital: No
Fluoroscopy: No
Texas Medical Board
Direct Credit
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