Breast Virtual
Seminar Pricing:
$19 for SDMS Student Members
$29 for SDMS Members
$129 for Non-Members
Beyond the Diagnosis – A Sonographer’s Guide to the Patient Journey: Breast Cancer Treatment and Surveillance
1.0 SDMS CME credits | Category: BR
This virtual session provides an overview of the breast cancer patient journey, from the initial sonographic finding and diagnosis through treatment and long-term surveillance. Participants will review common treatment modalities, post-treatment imaging appearances, and surveillance recommendations, with emphasis on distinguishing expected post-treatment changes from findings concerning for recurrence. The presentation also explores the sonographer’s role in treatment monitoring, surveillance imaging, and supporting patients throughout the breast cancer care continuum.
Objectives:
- Describe the clinical pathway from an initial sonographic finding through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
- Identify common post-treatment imaging findings and their sonographic features to distinguish expected changes from findings concerning for recurrence.
- Explain surveillance imaging recommendations and the sonographer’s role in breast cancer treatment monitoring and long-term surveillance.
Presented by:
Kathryn Wampler, MA, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, FSDMS
Assistant Professor and Clinical Education Coordinator
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Breast Ultrasound Correlation with Mammography (Digital Breast Tomosynthesis) and Breast MRI
Presented by Philips Healthcare
1.0 SDMS CME credit | Category: BR
This virtual session explores the correlation of mammographic findings with targeted breast ultrasound and the role of breast MRI in multimodality breast imaging. Participants will review techniques for localizing, scanning, measuring, and documenting targeted findings while applying ACR BI-RADS v2025 ultrasound terminology. The presentation also addresses appropriate use of Doppler ultrasound, axillary evaluation when indicated, and effective communication between sonographers and radiologists to support multimodality concordance and patient care.
Objectives:
- Identify mammographic findings and their expected location, depth, and imaging appearance before performing targeted breast ultrasound.
- Describe techniques for correlating and documenting targeted breast ultrasound findings using appropriate scanning planes, three-dimensional measurements, clock-face position, distance from the nipple, and ACR BI-RADS v2025 terminology.
- Explain the role of multimodality correlation and sonographer-radiologist communication in evaluating and documenting breast findings that may require biopsy or additional evaluation.
Presented by:
Dana Swain, AAS, RDMS
Lead Sonographer
Northside Gwinnett Breast Center – Lawrenceville
Kimberly Hutcherson, MD
Chief of Breast Radiology
North Metropolitan Radiology Associates
Career Development
Virtual
Seminar Pricing:
$19 for SDMS Student Members
$29 for SDMS Members
$129 for Non-Members
Building a Career Road Map for Sonographers: Coaching Employees to Travel Upward!
1.0 SDMS CME credits | Category: OT
Many healthcare departments, such as nursing, use a human resources tool known as a career road map to promote professional development. It is vital that supervisors and managers know how to use this schematic tool to help accelerate employees’ career progression. Semi-annual and annual performance evaluations are a central feature of the career road map and the benefits it offers in improved employee retention.
Objectives:
- Describe the progressive roles of responsibility within the clinical workplace
- Identify ways to help employees map their career options and assess their progress
- Explain the importance of performance assessments in fostering progress toward career goals
Presented by:
Kevin D. Evans, PhD, RDMS, RVS, FSDMS, FAIUM
Professor Emeritus; Academy Professor, Director, Laboratory for Investigatory Imaging
The Ohio State University
Sonographer to Leader: Who, What, Where, When, Why?
1.0 SDMS CME credit | Category: OT
This presentation explores how to successfully navigate the transition from staff sonographer to a leadership role of a department or team in hospitals and/or ambulatory clinics. Sonographers will learn about the opportunities and challenges involved in taking on additional responsibilities.
Objectives:
- Highlight firsthand experiences with transitioning from sonographer to manager
- Discuss what leadership is and the prerequisites associated with becoming a manager or leader
- Describe how to take advantage of both internal and external professional opportunities for sonographers with leadership aspirations
Presented by:
Eric Kallstrom, DSL, DHSc, ACS, RDS, RDCS, FAIUM, FASE
Manager, Noninvasive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation
Parkland Health
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellation without access to post recording:
- Notice of cancellation 48 or more hours prior to start of the virtual event: 100% refund
- Notice of cancellation after 48 hours prior to start of the virtual event: 50% refund
- Notice of cancellation after start of the virtual event: non-refundable
Note: All cancellations must be in writing and sent to:
events@sdms.org
Registration fees are non-refundable after the start of the event. SDMS CME credit is awarded only to participants whose attendance and completion can be verified by the SDMS.
If attendance cannot be verified and SDMS CME credit is not issued, the registration fee remains non-refundable and is not eligible for dispute through a credit card provider, as the registrant was provided access to the event and educational content. It is the responsibility of the registrant to ensure the functionality of their system and internet prior to the start of the event.