Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
Course Overview
Learn the essential skills for performing stereotactic breast biopsies in this comprehensive course. Covering indications, contraindications, equipment, and procedures, you'll gain a deep understanding of this key diagnostic tool for nonpalpable breast lesions. This course emphasizes the importance of accurate lesion localization, patient care, and the technical aspects of performing biopsies, from positioning and anesthesia to tissue sampling and post-procedure care. With updated guidelines and insights, this training is designed for radiologists and technicians seeking proficiency in stereotactic breast biopsy techniques, including equipment selection and minimizing procedural risks.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
know the breast stereotactic biopsy procedure requirements and technique
know the indications and contraindications of the stereotactic biopsy procedure
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
3
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
Faculty
Stamatia Destounis MD FACR
Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, LLC
Clinical Associate Professor
University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
Rochester, NY
Andrea Arieno BS
Research Coordinator
Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, LLC
Rochester, NY
Renee Morgan RT (R)(M)
Clinical Research Coordinator
Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, LLC
Rochester, NY
Disclosure
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, all individuals in control of the content of this CME tutorial are required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests. Dr. Destounis, Ms Arieno and Ms. Morgan disclose no relevant financial relationshipsor other relationships with commercial interests. No one at IAME who had control over the planning or content of this activity has relationships with commercial interests.
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Estimated Time for Completion
3 hours
Date of Release
November 14th, 2016
Date of Most Recent Review
December 9th, 2024
Expiration Date
December 8th, 2027
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™s. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
