Stereotactic Breast Biopsy: Accreditation Process and Case Review
Course Overview
Master the accreditation process and case review of stereotactic breast biopsies with this detailed CME course. This training offers an in-depth understanding of the ACR's accreditation requirements, personnel qualifications, and quality control protocols for stereotactic biopsy facilities. Learn essential techniques for patient selection, equipment handling, and troubleshooting common pitfalls, including positioning challenges and anesthesia management. Real-world case reviews help refine your understanding of biopsy procedures for calcifications, masses, and architectural distortions. This course is designed for radiologists, technologists, and medical physicists seeking to enhance their expertise in breast disease diagnosis and accreditation.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Have an accurate understanding of the stereotactic breast biopsy accreditation process
Know the initial requirements, as well as the continuing education necessary for those working in the stereotactic breast biopsy setting
Appreciate the importance of tracking biopsy outcomes
Recognize some of the common pitfalls that can occur during the stereotactic breast biopsy procedure
Understand the importance of accurate tissue marker placement
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
* 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
Statmatia V. Destounis, MD, FACR, FSBI
Elizabeth Wende Breast Care LLC
Rochester, New York
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 discloses that she has not relevant 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
1 hour
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 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 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.
