1. Proposal for 2019 Mammography Education Symposium
Newfoundland and Labrador Breast Screening Program
January 24, 2018

2. Proposal for 2019 Mammography Education Symposium
Improve and standardize mammography positioning in Newfoundland and Labrador
Educate technologist leaders to continue to train and support mammography technologists throughout the province
Train The Trainer program (T3)

3. Proposal for 2019 Mammography Education Symposium
Mammography Educators, University of California San Diego
Founded by Louise Miller and Amy Chatten in 2013
Extensive clinical and administrative experience in all aspects of breast imaging focusing on establishing high-quality, consistent methods of breast imaging
Provide mammography positioning training, Train-the-Trainer programs, mammography conferences
Mission is to develop high-quality, consistent methods for breast imaging
Mammography Educators seeks to standardize mammography positioning in Newfoundland, and in turn, improve image quality and breast cancer detection rates across the province.

4. Proposal for 2019 Mammography Education Symposium
PART 1 (Kickoff Conference – All Mammography Technologists in Newfoundland)
Basic training, emphasizing consistency & reproducibility of images
The Breast MAP lecture
Body ergonomics
Introduce Train-the-Trainer (T3)
Pre- and post-test to measure effectiveness of educational goals and objectives

5. Proposal for 2019 Mammography Education Symposium
PART 2 (Initial T3 Training Program, 3 days, 3 Trainees)
Day 1
Classroom lecture & Positioning Demonstration/Practice
Introduction to T3 program
Positioning lecture emphasizing consistency & reproducibility of images
Positioning demonstration & hands-on workshop
Body ergonomics
Learning theories
Mentoring
Professionalism
How to provide feedback
Role modeling activities

6. Proposal for 2019 Mammography Education Symposium
PART 2 (Initial T3 Training Program Con’t)
Day 2-3
Implementing The Miller Method ™ with patients in clinic environment
Immediate feedback
Image quality review and assessment
Trainers giving each other feedback with direct Consultant observation & critique
Questions and concerns

7. Proposal for 2019 Mammography Education Symposium
PART 3 (On-site Follow-up Visit 6-8 weeks after Part 2)
Check-in with each technologist in the clinic
Observe teaching in the clinic
Spend ~½ day with each trainer (Initial Training Program – 3 Trainees)

8. Proposal for 2019 Mammography Education Symposium

9. Proposal for 2019 Mammography Education Symposium
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