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Our Breast Ultrasound Initial Training Course is the only self-paced, fully online course developed and taught by nationally recognized leaders in the field.

You’ll learn from experts such as Belinda Zaparinuk, A.S., R.T.(R)(M)(BS)(ARRT), CBEC, FNCBC; Brooke Jenkins, R.T.(R)(M)(BS), CBPN, CN-BI; Terry Lehmann, B.S., R.T.(R)(M); and world-renowned radiologists Stamatia Destounis, MD, and Michael Linver, MD. Together, this distinguished faculty has contributed thousands of volunteer hours to advancing technologist education in the U.S. and internationally.

Through engaging lectures and case-based learning, you’ll build a strong foundation in:

  • Patient care and communication, including understanding the benefits and limitations of breast ultrasound and applying the BI-RADS system.
  • Image production and evaluation, from mastering ultrasound physics and transducer use to improving image quality and troubleshooting equipment.
  • Breast anatomy, pathology, and interventions, including recognition of benign and malignant findings, postoperative changes, therapeutic treatment effects, and ultrasound-guided procedures.

This course meets the ARRT’s 16-hour structured education requirement in Breast Sonography, providing the essential knowledge and confidence you need to pursue ARRT certification. With instruction from passionate educators and hands-on experts, you’ll gain not just the technical skills, but also the clinical insight to excel as a breast sonographer.

  • 16 Category-A CEUs
  • Faculty: Belinda Zaparinuk, A.S., R.T.(R)(M)(BS)(ARRT), CBEC, FNCBC; Brooke Jenkins, R.T.(R)(M)(BS), CBPN, CN-BI, Stamatia Destounis, MD; Michael Linver, MD

Course Content

Session 1 - Image Production
Basic Principles of Breast Ultrasound
Breast Ultrasound Image Formation
Breast Ultrasound Evaluation and Selection of Representative Images
[Test] Session 1 – Breast US Initial Training 1 Quiz
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Session 2 - Procedures
Anatomical Layers and Breast Tissues
Breast Ultrasound Pathology – Part 1
Breast Ultrasound Pathology – Part 2
Breast Ultrasound Pathology – Part 3
[Test] Session 2 – Breast US Initial Training 1 Quiz
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Session 3 - Procedures Continued
Breast Interventions and Other Imaging
Screening Ultrasound and Biopsy
Ultrasound-Guided Breast Interventional Procedures
[Test] Session 3 – Breast US Initial Training 1 Quiz
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Session 4 - Patient Care
Breast Ultrasound Patient Care
Multimodality Imaging: A Patient’s Journey
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