Caring for mammography patients with disabilities?

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Learn what works

The Oregon Office on Disability and Health is sponsoring a training on best practices when caring for patients with disabilities during a mammogram. We have assembled a panel of women with a variety of disabilities to relate their experiences with mammography and what works for them. A Mammography Technologist will be leading the special instruction for technologists on positioning techniques for patients with disabilities.

Who can attend?

Mammography Technologists and Front Line Staff in mammography clinics. Mammography Technologists can earn 4.5 Category A (pending) credits from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (lunch is included). Front Line Staff attend for free and receive at $20 gift card to Fred Meyer and certificate of completion.

Where will the training be held?

RiverBend Annex Hospital, Rainier Room
123 International Way
Springfield, OR 97477

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When is it?

Saturday August 22, 2009 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

How much does it cost?

Front Line Staff can attend the training for free. Mammography Technologists pay a non-refundable registration fee of $35 in order to receive continuing education credits (lunch is included).

Do you have any Community partners?

Our partners for this training include the Oregon Department of Human Services, the Oregon Partnership for Cancer Control, Breast Health Task Force, Women with Disabilities Health Equity Coalition.

How do I sign up?

Fill out a registration form and mail it along with your check for $35 (mammography technologists only) to the address listed on the form. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. We will not be taking on-site registrations.