Ultrasound Guided Breast Biopsy
Course Overview
This course provides essential training on ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, focusing on the necessary qualifications, equipment, techniques, and procedural protocols. Learn about the qualifications required for physicians performing breast biopsies, including accreditation from the ACR and ASBrS, and gain insights into the required equipment such as high-resolution, real-time linear array scanners. The course covers key aspects of biopsy planning, needle choice (mechanical, hybrid, or vacuum-assisted systems), patient preparation, sterile techniques, and post-procedure management. It also emphasizes the importance of documentation, communication of results, and quality assurance for safe and effective practice.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Implement minimum ACR requirements for physicians performing ultrasound-guided breast biopsies.
Perform necessary pre-procedure planning for biopsying lesions in the breast based on pre-operative imaging and other patient-specific clinical situations.
Use best practices to maintain patient safety and minimize complications from ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.
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
Jason Cox, MD
Program Director, Attending Musculoskeletal Radiologist
Institute for Advanced Medical Education
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Disclosure
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. Jason Cox, MD discloses no such relationships exist. 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.
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
May 30th, 2023
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.
