Radiologist Breast Tomosynthesis Training

On any new mammography technology, such as breast tomosynthesis, the Mammography Quality Standards Act requires that all health care professionals obtain eight hours of training prior to using new mammography technology on patients.

If you are a Radiologist already trained in Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM)

Eight hours of training in the interpretation of breast tomosynthesis will be offered through Hologic non-CME courses. In addition, you may find independent CME courses to meet this requirement, such as through World Class CME or another provider. Hologic supports these courses with unrestricted educational grants.

If you are a Radiologist not yet trained in FFDM

Radiologists not yet trained in FFDM will need to complete the additional required eight hours of training in digital mammography, and then proceed to completing the breast tomosynthesis training outlined above, for a total of sixteen training hours.

Radiologist Training Options and Resources

World Class CME

Tomosynthesis: Strategies for Interpretation
This course supported by Hologic through unrestricted Educational Grant and is offered by World Class CME, an independent CME provider. Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Rafferty and Dr. Phoebe Freer of Massachusetts General Hospital, this 8-hour course includes didactic instruction with intensive hands-on review at dedicated workstations. It meets the FDA requirements for 8 hours of training for the clinical use of Tomosynthesis.

The currently scheduled program dates for 2012 include:

Washington, DC May 18-19
Bedford, MA October 26-27
Orlando, FL December 5-6

For more information or to register please visit World Class CME at www.worldclasscme.com.

Hologic non-CME

Tomosynthesis Training: Meeting the FDA Requirement
This 8-hour course is a live web-based course offered by Hologic in collaboration with RCG consulting. Delivered via WebEx, the course is presented by Dr. Elizabeth Rafferty and Dr. Phoebe Freer of Massachusetts General Hospital. This unique course includes didactic sessions and hands-on review done at the facility's workstations. It meets the FDA requirements for 8 hours of training for the clinical use of Tomosynthesis. As there are specific requirements to participate in this training, please access www.hologic.com/tomowebtraining for additional information and to register.

The currently scheduled live webinar dates are listed below. All sessions occur on a Saturday unless noted otherwise.

May 12, 2012
June 16, 2012
July 22, 2012 (Sunday)
August 25, 2012
September 22, 2012
October 13, 2012
November 10, 2012
December 8, 2012