Lecturer

Published Works

FICTION

They were so similar and they lived in the same imperfect world with overwhelming family problems. Each boy, in his own way, was begging for help. One was black and the other was white and they had switched!

The Intruders

After falling down a ledge, six teens from the Bronx find that they time-traveled three centuries into the future only to land in the middle of a war between tribes. It was a great adventure….But now friends and enemies are getting killed! This was no longer fun. This was war!

NON-FICTION

The Dangers of Medical Radiation

We worry about radiation dose at airport security systems. We worry about electromagnetic radiation from power lines and cell phones yet we are willing to tolerate the massive doses of radiation given to us by our health care providers. Protect yourselves from medical radiation and minimize your exposure. Learn about the dangers from misuse and overuse of x-ray procedures such as CT scans, fluoroscopy including heart angiograms, dental imaging, nuclear imaging and radiation therapy.

Spanish for Radiology Professionals

English to Spanish translation of often used technical terms and radiological instructions. This book can easily be used by someone with a limited knowledge of Spanish to communicate instructions to the patient and to understand simple everyday emergency situations the Spanish-speaking patient may present.

Mammography and Breast Imaging: Just the Facts

A comprehensive educational text on breast cancer imaging, diagnosing and treatment including coverage of all breast imaging modalities and techniques.

Lange Q & A Mammography Examination

A review and self-assessment manual for radiologic technologists interested in the Advance Level Examination in Mammography.

LECTURER

Mammography Seminars

Seminars for mammographers, managers, technologists, educators and health care professionals involved in providing breast-imaging services.

Visit the MTMI website for details.

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Breast Imaging: Conventional, Digital and Future

8 Hours ARRT Category A Credit Seminar
sponsored by MTMI

Olive Peart, M.S., R.T.(R)(M)

For updates and details visit: MTMI web site

Location & Dates - 2012

Washington, DC Mar 24, 2012

Portland, OR Apr 28, 2012

Montreal, QC May 5, 2012

Vancouver, BC Jun 9, 2012

Tucson, AZ Jun 23, 2012

Atlantic City, NJ Jul 21, 2012

London, ON Oct 13, 2012

San Jose, CA Oct 27, 2012

Charlotte, NC Nov 17, 2012

Toledo, OH Dec 1, 2012

Mammography Registry Review - 8 hrs Cat. A CEU. WEBINAR

Feb 11, 2012

Who Could attend

This seminar is helpful for mammographers, managers, radiologic technologists, educators and health care professionals involved in providing breast-imaging services. It will also be helpful to staff members of companies offering mammographic equipment and supplies.

About this Seminar

This seminar is a comprehensive review of issues important to executing a quality mammographic exam, and provides valuable information on digital mammography and other emerging breast imaging technologies. This seminar will help you learn about advanced imaging techniques, handling the difficult patient QA of digital units, MQSA certification issues and to prepare for the ARRT advanced level certification.

Education Objectives:

At the completion of this seminar, participants will:

Identify and describe breast anatomy and pathology.
Identify some of the common types of cancer.
Compare and contrast breast imaging using past, conventional and digital equipment.
Identify advanced imaging and patient positioning options.
Identify common inspection failures.
Compare and contrast interventional options.
Compare and contrast effective treatment options.
Discuss advantages and disadvantages of emerging breast imaging modalities.
Identify and explain past and current myths of breast cancer detection.

Seminar Schedule

8:00 am	Registration and Coffee
8:30 am	Understanding Breast Anatomy and Pathology Overview of anatomy and physiology of the mammary glands Characteristics and development of benign and malignant changes in the breast Common and "not-so" common types of breast cancer
9:30 am	Patient Care - Digital and Conventional Imaging Patient care, communication and examination Image evaluation of CC and MLO Digital considerations in routine imaging Digital considerations in supplementary breast imaging
10:20 am	Informal Discussion and Break
10:30 am	MQSA and Digital Quality Control Screen-film vs. Digital Mammography Units Quality Assurance and passage of MQSA Role of mammographer, radiologist and medical physicist in digital QA Accreditation bodies and certifying agencies Key components of digital accreditation and certification HIPAA's effect on medical auditing How to address common inspection failures
12:00 noon	Lunch - (on your own)
1:00 pm	Advanced Positioning Options Imaging the difficult to position patient Post mastectomy imaging Mammograms of the irradiated breast Solutions to imaging problems Triangulation techniques

Seminar Cost

MTMI Members:$171.00

Non MTMI Members $189.00