Ultrasound Guided Breast Biopsy

After completing this course, the participant should be able to:

1. Implement minimum ACR requirements for physicians performing ultrasound-guided breast biopsies.  
2. Perform necessary pre-procedure planning for biopsying lesions in the breast based on pre-operative imaging and other patient-specific clinical situations. 
3. Use best practices to maintain patient safety and minimize complications from an ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.

Physicians, sonographers and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.

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 3 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.

Jason Cox, MD

Program Director, Medical Director, and Attending Radiologist

Institute for Advanced Medical Education

St. Louis, MO

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