What is Triangulation and Why is it Important? Triangulation? What the heck does that mean? Do I have to use algebra? Muffins rise? Lead sinks? And why do I need to know this? These were some of the questions … Continue reading →
Tangential Views and Triangulation Tangential views and triangulation can be powerful tools in mammography, but most techs are a bit nervous when thinking about WHY and HOW to do them; they have become perhaps the most “mysterious” things related to … Continue reading →
Written by: Robyn Hadley, A.S., R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), Mammography Educators Consultant Fear and anxiety about mammography exams can manifest in a number of ways. Easing your patient’s anxiety during a mammogram can be difficult and sometimes feel impossible. How can we help … Continue reading →
Does passing the ACR Accreditation intimidate you? ACR accreditation should not be a stressful experience if you follow some simple rules to prepare and choose wisely. While I certainly do not claim to know what constitutes ACR reviewer training, I … Continue reading →
“Through small adjustments, mammography consultants can make big improvements to mammography” Becoming a mammography consultant and educator has given me a responsibility that I never knew I wanted. I didn’t know much about what mammography consultants did until I attended … Continue reading →
6 Common Positioning Frustrations That Mammography Technologists Encounter You need to be doing “perfect” ACR images on every patient. You must do additional views every time there is a skin or fat fold. You need to visualize pec muscle on … Continue reading →
Are you ready to join a positive collective of great imagers who are aimed at the similar goal of elevating the field? We are all in the Quality Breast Imagers’ Facebook Group. Hope to see you there. The Privilege of … Continue reading →
I have noticed the same questions coming in during the Q&A session at the end of our live webinars, in several of our online groups and when I am onsite as a consultant, working with techs and radiologists. It seems … Continue reading →
Our Goals One of our goals at Mammography Educators is to create a forum where you can receive accurate, practical and applicable education and information, support and encouragement. Most of all, we want to appreciate you for all you … Continue reading →
Being on a Powerful Team I am pleased and blessed to say that we have a GREAT team here at PRHC’s Breast Assessment Centre. We have two mammography screening rooms, one diagnostic mammography room, two breast ultrasound rooms, a Breast … Continue reading →
