Intro to Breast Ultrasound - SonoSim

Introduction to Breast Ultrasound

Explore the foundational principles and clinical practice of breast sonography. Learn how ultrasound is used in breast imaging and how it complements mammography and MRI. Review normal breast anatomy, physiologic changes across life stages, and common indications for breast ultrasound examinations. Build practical scanning skills through guided techniques, standardized methods, and high-fidelity SonoSimulator® cases designed to support systematic breast ultrasound evaluation.
CME Credits:
7
Cases:
6
Price US$899.00
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How it Works

SonoSim, The Easiest Way to Learn Ultrasonography®, uses a proven structure and method for learning ultrasound that combines:

  • A Didactic, Cloud-Based, Multimedia Course
  • Real-Time Knowledge Checks & a Mastery Test, &
  • A Series of Hands-On, Real Patient Scanning Cases Accessed with the SonoSimulator® Ultrasound Probe

CME*, a Certificate of Completion, an ultrasound image portfolio come with your module(s).

The SonoSimulator Ultrasound Probe is a one-time purchase and takes your learning experience to the next level with unlimited virtual scanning practice on normal and pathologic scanning cases via the SonoSimulator. License to each module is purchased in the first year, and maintained with an annual membership fee. Keep scanning and maintain all your member benefits, including annual access to all your modules, with your low annual membership fee of $295 (complimentary in your first year).

Course Highlights

SonoSim cloud-based, multimedia, didactic courses are created by leading ultrasound experts, and are internet accessible immediately after purchase, on any device. There are knowledge checks with real-time feedback throughout each course, as well as a Mastery Test that is automatically graded.

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • Breast Anatomy & Physiology
  • Role of Ultrasound in Breast Imaging
  • Indications for Breast Ultrasound Exams
  • Variations in Normal Sonographic Anatomy
  • Normal Breast Physiologic Variations
  • Patient Positioning & Scanning Technique
  • Radial/antiradial & Grid Scanning Methods
  • BI-RADS® Reporting Fundamentals

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The SonoSimulator® helps develop and maintain the critical visuomotor and visuospatial skills that are central to image acquisition and interpretation with real patient imagery, expert tutorials on-demand, and real-time feedback on success.

The 6 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Types: Adult Females
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal breast tissue, dense fibrous breast tissue, cyst, axillary lymph node, lactating breast anatomy, post-menopausal anatomy
  • Transducer Types: Linear
  • Scanning Approaches: Clock-face (radial/antiradial) and grid (longitudinal/transverse) methods
  • Imaging Windows: Right breast, left breast, axillary tail of Spence, axilla
  • Special Case Features: SonoSimulator Scanning Guides
  • Doppler & Imaging Modes: Color Doppler

Continued Medical Education

The Introduction to Breast Ultrasound: Advanced Clinical Ultrasound Module provides a comprehensive overview of the foundational principles and clinical practice of breast sonography. Learners will explore the role of ultrasound in breast imaging, including its advantages, limitations, and complementary use alongside mammography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A detailed review of normal breast anatomy, physiology, and developmental changes across various life stages is included. Through guided instruction on patient positioning, transducer selection, and scanning techniques, learners will gain practical skills for image acquisition and lesion characterization. The course also details BI-RADS® reporting standards and examines the application of breast ultrasound in special populations, including women with dense breast tissue, pregnant or lactating patients, and individuals with breast implants. The course concludes with case-based examples illustrating commonly encountered clinical scenarios. Breast sonography skills are developed through six hands-on scanning cases from real patients, ranging from age 26 to 81. By completion of the module, participants will understand how to perform systematic, reliable breast ultrasound examinations and integrate these skills effectively into clinical practice.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians, the Illinois College of Emergency Physicians, and SonoSim, Inc. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this enduring material for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 7 hours of ACEP Category I credit.

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