Distance Learning: Current Topics in Breast Imaging (CURE Activity)
SOWEGA-AHEC, in partnership with Tift Regional Medical Center and the UGA College of Pharmacy, has developed CE/CME/ACPE opportunities for healthcare professionals. CURE Activities are presented by experienced practitioners who share cutting edge educational content.
Those interested in watching without receiving CE/CME/ACPE, the programs are FREE. Attendees requesting CE/CME/ACPE, must complete an evaluation and pay a nominal fee.
Sponsor: Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center (SOWEGA AHEC)
Presenter: Peter Taylor, DO
Session Description:
Dr. Peter Taylor discusses current standards in breast imaging using mammograms, ultrasound, and MRIs. He provides information on the upcoming new breast imaging techniques related to tomosynthesis, breast specific gamma imaging, and contrast-enhanced dual energy mammography. He encourages practitioners to always be mindful of the patient who is waiting during the extensive process of being screened, the diagnostic process, the biopsy process, waiting on the pathology results and then the possibility of surgical or oncologic consults. In this presentation, Dr. Taylor discusses how to determine appropriateness in ordering breast imaging exams.
Session Objectives:
On completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Confirm appropriateness in ordering breast imaging exams.
- Review the next generation of breast imaging exams.
Registration Link: http://sowega-ahec-cure24a.eventbrite.com
Evaluation Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CURE24Archived
Handouts: http://sowega-ahec.org/uploads/165_Handout.pdf
Hours Available Until: 01.16.13
About Peter Taylor, DO
Dr. Taylor is a Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist for Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA. Dr. Taylor graduated from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. He completed his radiology residency at Kaiser Permanente in California and his breast imaging fellowship at UCLA in Los Angeles. He is board certified in Radiology from the American Board of Radiology.
For additional speaker info:
http://sowega-ahec.org/uploads/168_About_the_Speaker.pdf
Continuing Education:
This internet activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) through joint sponsorship of Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) and SOWEGA-AHEC. TRMC is accredited by MAG to provide continuing medical education to physicians. TRMC designates this internet activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
SOWEGA-AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's COA.
This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours. Activity # 2012-01B.
Technology Requirements:
Participants registering for programs should have access to the following technology for best viewing and participation:
- Personal computer with Macintosh or Windows with 512 MB of RAM
- Broadband internet connection such as an office LAN, DSL, or cable modem
- Phone next to personal computer (or speaker phone if multiple people are viewing)
- Computer speakers (built-in or attached)
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