Course Code: REL-ACU-0-IMBC
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between the molecular subtypes and the staging and treatment of breast cancer.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of mammography as a screening tool.
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of adjuvant imaging modalities used in breast cancer screening.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview on Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer
Importance of Molecular Subtype
Mammography as a Screening Tool
Image Interpretation
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Ultrasound
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Positron Emission Tomography and Radionuclide Imaging
Breast Computed Tomography (CT)
Diffuse Optical Tomography
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Aline’s Story
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Writer: Olive Peart, MS,RT(R)(M)
Olive Peart, MS, RT(R)(M), is a SME Writer with Relias. She is an established author, radiographer and educator with years of experience as a radiologic technology program director. She has authored several radiology and mammography related textbooks. She also volunteers with RAD-AID international and served as a program manager with the Asha Jyoti: Women's Healthcare Mobile Outreach Programme, Chandigarh, India and currently serves as RAD-AID's Chief Mammography Technologist for the RAD-AID USA Women's Health Initiative.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Radiologic Technologists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.