Course Objectives

Dr. Parsons utilizes a combination of animation, graphs, images, text and audio information to simplify the basic physics of mammography.

Upon completion of this program, the participant should be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the basic physics of mammographic image production
• Knowledge of the physics and of mammographic film development
• Knowledge of technical factors affecting image contrast, exposure and resolution
• Ability to recognize deficiencies in image contrast, exposure and resolution
• Ability to prescribe corrective measures to improve image contrast, exposure and resolution
• Understanding of the physical principles behind quality control procedures
• Understanding of the purpose of required quality control procedures for breast imaging
• Ability to perform required quality control procedures
• Ability to interpret results of required quality control procedures

The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this continuing medical education activity for 3 credit hours in Category 1 of the Physicians Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.