Basic Quality Control for Your MAMMOMAT® NovationDR (Course ID: 00244334)
Course Description:
This After completion of this 30-minute e.learning, the participant will be able to perform basic quality control on the Novation mammography system. Emphasis will be placed on actual procedures and utilization of the system tools in order to accurately analyze each test. The proper analysis of these tests will ensure satisfactory results during the quality control portion of your MQSA inspection. This introductory program is designed for technologists who are newly involved in a mammography QC program or for those who would like to become involved with QC programs.

Breast Pathology in Mammography: What You Need to Know (Course ID: 00244302)
Course Description:
This session is designed to enable healthcare professionals to identify various types of breast pathologies visualized on a mammogram. The common language of the overall final assessment findings and BIRAD classifications will be reviewed. The advantages and disadvantages of various breast imaging modalities will be discussed, as well as their complementary roles when working up patients with breast cancer.

Cardiac A&P and ECG Lead Placement (Course ID: 00207755)
Course Description:
This e.learning is designed for the technologist who wants to learn cardiac anatomy and physiology, as well as an in depth look at ECG leads, strips, waveforms, and much more.

DICOM- What an Imaging Professional Needs to Know (Course ID: 00244290)
Course Description:
Knowing DICOM is a must to understanding image workflow management in your clinical setting. In this session, attendees will become familiar with basic DICOM concepts and how they relate to the clinical setting and workflow.

DICOM: What the Technologist Needs to Know (Course ID: C19578)
Course Description:
This e.learning is designed to provide the technologist with information explaining the basics of DICOM, what it means, and how it is used in the Medical Imaging Industry.

Full-Field Digital Mammography (Course ID: 00204992)
Course Description:
This e.learning course is designed to help the technologist distinguish the differences between Siemens digital and analog systems. The material will also point out the features of the system and how it will maximize workflow in the mammography department.

Fundamentals of Digital Mammography Imaging (Course ID: 00244264)
Course Description:
This session will introduce the participant to the fundamentals of digital imaging relative to mammography. A brief comparison of the digital radiographic process to the screen-film process will be presented. Information relative to digital imaging characteristics will be discussed to assist the participant in understanding the language of digital mammography. Direct digital detector systems will be discussed as well as various image processing algorithms.

Image Quality in Mammography – Do You Have What It Takes? (Course ID: 00244316)
Course Description:
This session will be a discussion of the anatomical, technical, and processing differences that will provide the most optimal image quality in digital mammography. We will discuss how physical differences in breast tissue influence the choices that are made regarding technique and the importance of compression to lower patient dose and also provide a reduction in blurring. As these items are discussed, we will take a look at using the features of the MAMMOMAT® NovationDR and show how these can be used advantageously.

Implementing an Effective Treatment Plan (Course ID: 00243486)
Course Description:
This session is designed to provide the healthcare professional with an overview of breast cancer treatments and some of the variables involved in selection of the appropriate combination of treatment modalities. Treatment options for a person diagnosed with breast cancer and some of the criteria used to decide on optimal management will also be discussed.

Improving Patient Satisfaction (Course ID: 00219545)
Course Description:
This e.learning for imaging professionals addresses professional ethics specific to radiology services in the hospital setting. The content focus is on consumer identification along with clarification of consumer needs and expectations in this area of healthcare. Particular attention is given to the radiological technologist's role in communication, protocols, patient confidentiality, image quality, and professionalism.

Mammography Positioning Techniques (Course ID: 00205053)
Course Description:
This e.learning course is designed so that the participant should have more confidence in mammography positioning and take away new ideas about how to achieve optimal images of patients with a difficult body habitus.

Image Quality Control - Mammography Processor QC (Course ID: 00204990)
Course Description:
This e.learning course will introduce and discuss types of artifacts due to processing, how to look for them, what causes them, and suggestions about how to solve them. The material will also explain different types of QC equipment and processing equipment.

MammoTest Stereotactic Breast Biopsy (Course ID: 00252411)
Course Description:
This 50 minute presentation will offer mammography technologists with little or no stereotactic breast biopsy experience the basic information necessary to use the Siemens MammoTest system.

Optimizing Mammography Workflow through Digital Image Capture (Course ID: 00227206)
Course Description:
The development of “Digital Image Capture” and its integration into Mammography has had a profound effect on mammography workflow. Every component of the process starting with registration, film room, technical, radiologist interpretation, patient care, and referring physician involvement is positively affected by this technology. It is the intent of this session to cover each component and to explore how the use of digital mammography affects those workflows in a beneficial fashion.

Positive Diagnosis: Understanding the Options (Course ID: 00244312)
Course Description:
This session is designed to provide the healthcare professional with information on risk factors, screening, diagnosis modalities, and staging of breast cancer. Incidence and risk factors of breast cancer in the United States will be discussed. The goal of this session is to help participants understand the staging of breast cancer, screening modalities, and methods for breast cancer diagnosis. An overview of more common histologic types of breast cancer and prevalence will also be provided.

Staying Ahead of the Game with Clinical Education (Course ID: 00227280)
Course Description:
Innovative and advancing technologies are crucial to mastering the challenges of the future. With the increase in demand for healthcare, there is a tremendous need for new technologies to drive a more preventive approach to disease management, earlier diagnosis and intervention, and integrated information technology.Stereotactic Breast Biospy (Course ID: 00205055)
Course Description:
This e.learning was designed for the technologist to better understand the definition and function of mammography stereotactic biopsy, needle localizations, and other stereo applications. Also discussed will be information to help the user to be able to

Stereotactic Breast Biopsy: Seeking the Diagnosis (Course ID: 00244305)
Course Description:
This session will provide a technical and clinical overview of obtaining a definitive diagnosis through stereotactic biopsy. Positive diagnostic/screening mammography findings will be covered and appropriate follow-up procedures will be reviewed. A history of breast biopsy as well as types of breast biopsies will be presented. Primary focus will be on the stereotactic biopsy procedure itself, covering both prone and upright techniques in detail. In addition, the roles played by the radiologist, surgeon, technologist, technical assistant, and nurse will be outlined. Differences in workflow and “room set-up” will be presented for both true surgical and semi-surgical settings.

syngo® Basics (Course ID: 00205224)
Course Description:
This e.learning will provide interactive training including the basic functionality of the patient browser, viewing and filming card. This also offers featured training on specific CT application options.

The Cardiovascular System (Course ID: 00207759)
Course Description:
This e.learning is designed to enhance the participant’s cardiac knowledge as it relates to heart disease. Concepts that are included are identification, diagnosis, and medical management of patients presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome as well as clinical and hemodynamic signs of decompensation related to Acute Myocardial Infarction.

Through the Eyes of a Breast Cancer Survivor (Course ID: 00244145)
Course Description:
This presentation is designed to explore the progression of an effective and provocative breast center as conceptualized through the eyes of a breast cancer survivor. Key factors such as customer service, teamwork, and empowered personnel will be correlated with technical enablers to illustrate a thriving patient-focused center.

Womanology: The Emerging Approach to Women's Health (Course ID: 00227181)
Course Description:
This presentation is designed to cover the evolution of women’s medical care over the past two decades, a specialty known as Women’s Healthcare. A discussion of the future will occur with the transformation of Women’s Health into “Womanology,” a holistic approach requiring female health and well being. Content will include trending in screening and diagnostic techniques for women’s clinical, emotional, and physical requirements.

Women and Heart Disease (Course ID: 00207751)
Course Description:
This e.learning is designed for the imaging professional who would like to get more information about heart disease specifically relating to women, treatment options and prevention.

Women's Trends in Colorectal Cancer - A Female Perspective (Course ID: 00204521)