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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis: Practical Application is organized by Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI) and will be held on Dec 08, 2018.

The target audience for this medical event is Mammography technologists, Supervisors, Managers of Women’s Centers, MQSA Inspectors, Vendor Personnel. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8 hours of Category A continuing education credits.

Course Description:
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) is an exciting new application of digital mammography recently approved by the FDA. DBT is a three-dimensional technology that provides thin cross-sectional images through the breast. This technology is designed to prevent overlying structures from obscuring breast masses and intersecting normal structures from being falsely identified as cancer. There is a growing demand for implementing Digital Breast Tomosynthesis technology at current Women’s Centers as well as understanding how this new technology will impact your current workflow. This webinar will provide you with the tools you will need to understand the fundamentals, benefits and the daily utilization of DBT within your facility. A comprehensive look at the installation and implementation timeline, regulatory guidelines, and additional quality control test and personnel qualifications will also be discussed.

Schedule:
• Introduction to Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT)
? Tomography Origins
? Need and rational for DBT
? Primary issues with conventional 2D mammography
? Adjunct modalities
? Benefits and validation of DBT
• Theory of Tomosynthesis
? Physics behind mammographically occult pathology
? Basic design of DBT systems
? Hologic DBT indications for use and image creation
? GE DBT indications for use and image creation
? Siemens DBT indications for use and image creation
? Fujifilm DBT indications for use and image creation
• System Design Parameters
? Parameter optimization overall and unique to Hologic, GE & Siemens
- Scan angles
- Detector efficiency
- Patient dose
- Number of projections
- Image size & storage
? Synthetic 2D images
- Hologic
- GE
• Quality Control
? QC tests for the Technologist
- Hologic
- GE
- Siemens
- Fujifilm
? QC tests for the Physicist
- Hologic
- GE
- Siemens
- Fujifilm
• Personnel Training Requirements
• Tomosynthesis Unit Implementation Timeline
? Planning phase
? Actual timeline detailed for unit install
? Regulatory applications and processes
? Application FAQ’s and tips
• Reimbursement
? Application of CPT and HCPCS codes
• Tomosynthesis Protocols
? Specific circumstances
? Male patients
• Tomosynthesis: A Manager’s Dilemma
? Examination time
? Network bandwidth, computer memory, storage
? Work up protocols
? Additional images and storage
• Tomosynthesis: Newly Released and in the Future
• Image Review
• Test Your Knowledge

Course Objectives:
• Understand the fundamentals of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT).
• Ascertain the benefits of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis over conventional mammography.
• Identify additional QC tests for DBT equipment and unique QC tests for each approved unit (Hologic, GE, Siemens and Fujifilm).
• Identify personnel training requirements.
• Understand the installation and implementation timeline for DBT equipment.
• Comprehend Regulatory application processes unique to DBT equipment.
• Apply DBT concepts to daily operational needs from an administrative perspective.
• Review the Parameter optimization that is unique to Hologic, GE, Siemens and Fujifilm units.
• Describe the indications for use and image creation for the Hologic, GE, Siemen and Fujifilm Tomosynthesis units.