OVERVIEW

Patient-Centric Mammography is organized by Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI) and will be held on Oct 12, 2019.

Audience:
This program is for the working mammography technologist.

Credits:
This program provides 8 hours 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 by CAMRT’s Continuing Education Credit Approval Program for CE credit in Canada. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.

Description:
Patient satisfaction has gained immeasurable attention recently, and is linked to insurance reimbursement plus patient volume in an imaging center. By understanding how to keep technologists engaged/passionate about their job and key factors in patient care, patient-perceived proficiency of care can be altered. With increased satisfaction during imaging, patients are more willing to return for recommended annual examinations, and follow physician direction for breast health. Mammographic positioning is an art, which routinely requires updated proficiency. Innovations in imaging equipment require technologists to adjust the methods originally learned for more updated processes. This knowledge will gain patients’ confidence and assist in providing comfort during their visits to the imaging center.

Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, attendees will:
• Have improved knowledge of basic mammographic positioning techniques based on the ACR 8 film criteria.
• Be able to describe how equipment design characteristics have changed some positioning patient techniques.
• Recall ways to provide patients with thoughtfulness, which includes patient relaxation, ways to lessen patient anxiety, connecting with patients.
• Be able to apply skills for educating patients on current breast-related topics which would include breast cancer risk factors, current screening recommendations, and radiation dose.
• Recognize facets of patient-centered care, emotional and psychological support, and its benefits to patients.
• Express ways we, as imaging professionals, can advocate for our patients in today’s society.
• Identify key elements of fundamental communication with patients, in order to better develop good patient rapport.