CATEGORY: MRI

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Course Overview

Breast MRI Online CE Course


An online interactive course for rad techs on the basics of breast MRI protocols

Course Overview


9 Modules

ASRT

150 Certified clients


Course description

Expiry date: June 1, 2023


Our Breast MRI course is a continuing education course for rad techs that covers the basic and fundamental principles and protocols of breast MRI. The course includes an in-depth look at the physiology and radiological anatomy of the breast, an introduction to breast cancer, and an overview of patient preparation procedures. The course also addresses acquisition sequences and breast MRI protocols in detail. Patient positioning, indications and contraindications, and common breast pathologies are also addressed.

Approved by the ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologists) for 6 Category A+ CE Credits
Subscription duration: 180 days from purchase date
Voiceover not available
Downloadable transcript not available
Meets the CE requirements of the following states: California, Texas, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and New Mexico
Meets ARRT® CE reporting requirements
Accepted by the ARMRIT®
Hassle-free 30-day full refund policy*
Discipline Major content category & subcategories CE Credits provided
BS-2016 Patient Care
Patient Interactions and Management 1.00
MAM-2016 Patient Care
Education and Assessment 1.00
MRI-2016 Patient Care
Patient Interactions and Management 0.50
BS-2016 Procedures
Anatomy and Physiology 0.50
Pathology 0.50
MAM-2016 Procedures
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology 1.00
MRI-2016 Procedures
Body 4.00
MRI-2020 Patient Care
Patient Interactions and Management 0.50
MRI-2020 Procedures
Body 4.00
MAM-2020 Patient Care
Patient Interactions and Management 1.00
MAM-2020 Procedures
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology 1.00
Mammographic Positioning, Special Needs, and Imaging Procedures 1.00
BS-2021 Patient Care
Patient Interactions and Management 1.00
BS-2021 Procedures
Anatomy and Physiology 0.50
Pathology 0.50
Section 1: Anatomy and Physiology

Introduction
Skin
Parenchyma
Human milk
Fibrous tissue
Fatty tissue
Blood supply
Nerve supply
lymphatic Drainage
Breast changes during pregnancy
Effect of progesterone and oestrogen on breast tussue

Section 2: Cancer Introduction

Some important statistics
Breast cancer risk factors
BRCA mutations
Cancer Physiology
Breast lymphatics
Initial Breast development
Breast ductal tree development
Noncancerous versus cancerous conditions
Breast tumor histology
Breast cancer workup
Progonostic markers for breast cancer
Breast cancer biology

Section 3: Imaging Modalities

Fact
Mammography
Ultrasound
MRI
Sensitivity and specificity for screening

Section 4: Preparation and Patient Scheduling

Pertinent information for interpretation breast MRI examination
Written questionnaire
Breast MRI appointment

Section 5: Sequences

Introduction
Fast/turbo spin echo
Axial diffusion
Vibe
Post-processing

Section 6: Protocol

Standard Requirements
Bad quality breast MRI
Patient preparation
Patient positioning
High quality breast MRIs
Protocol
MR spectroscopy
Breast Implant imaging
Algorithm for interpretation

Section 7: Gadolinium Enhanced MR

Introduction
Contrasts
Contrast agents
Indications
Side effects
Contrast adminstration
Categories of enhancing lesions

Section 8: Quality

Contrast
Signal to noise ratio
Spatial resolution
Keep in mind

Section 9: Common Pathologies

Benign lesions
High-risk lesions
Malignant lesions

What you get


6 Category A+ CE credits


Recorded webinar


Interactive course


Downloadable transcript


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