IIn the U.S. today, women comprise the majority of the older population. Older women face unique challenges to their health. Older women live longer, develop different chronic conditions and experience a higher prevalence of functional limitations than older men.1 Earlier diagnosis, improved treatment, and the overall increase in average lifespan continue to expand the number of breast cancer survivors who are 65 and older. Yet despite success of screening mammography, there are no standardized guideline for women 65 years and older. Additionally, many studies indicate that few decision aids are available for physicians and women to use in regard to continuance of mammography screening after the age of 65. Further, questions have been raised about the adequacy of the healthcare workforce, and specifically radiologic technologists, to provide medical services to the elderly.

This course explores issues and concerns associated with mammography and older women. Highlights of this course include mammography screening guidelines for women over 65 years of age, aging characteristics of the older woman, and suggestions for providing high quality breast imaging services to this population of women. The final sections of this course include quality improvements in imaging services and radiation protection in mammography.

The course applies to mammographers and radiographers both RT's and limited radiographers.

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Course Approvals 9 CE Category A Approved Credits
Approved by ASRT for Category A continuing education credit, which meets ARRT renewal requirements. NMTCB, and ARDMS. Most state radiation certification agencies accept ASRT approved home study courses as continuing education for the renewal of state licensure/certification.

9 A CE ASRT approved
9 A CE Kentucky approved
9 A CE Iowa approved for mammography & General Radiography
9 A CE Florida approved (technical content)