MRI Clinical 2 MIMG 4010

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Practice in accordance with legislation, regulation, professional expectations, and ethical guidelines.
• The following concepts, skills, and issues are used to support this Outcome:
• Practice patient care that protects the patient's legal rights
• Comply with federal and provincial legislation and regulations affecting the practice of medical radiation technology
• Practice within provincial regulatory or national association scope of practice and code of ethics
• Demonstrate professional behavior and judgement
• Appraise decision options and take responsibility for decisions and actions
• Practice safety protocols and guidelines.
• The following concepts, skills, and issues are used to support this Outcome:
• Provide a safe environment to minimize the risk of adverse events to patients and staff
• Demonstrate infection control protocols including routine and transmission-based precautions
• Verify completion of screening forms including screening and educating all personnel entering the magnetic resonance (MR) environment
• Determine suitability of objects and items entering the MR environment
• Monitor and respond to potential bio-effects of static magnetic, gradient, and radio frequency (RF) fields
• Implement emergency procedures for quench, projectiles, and fire in the MR environment
• Assist with the setup and disposal of Intravenous (IV) supplies and assess patients for suitable venipuncture sites.
• The following concepts, skills, and issues are used to support this Outcome:
• Use aseptic technique
• Follow standardized procedures for handling and disposing of sharps, and contaminated and biohazardous materials
• Operate current magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment and follow quality control protocols. The following concepts, skills, and issues are used to support this Outcome:
• Apply knowledge and utilize magnets, coil systems, cooling systems, image processors, computers, and ancillary equipment
• Assess and respond to the performance of RF coils, cryogen, magnet, and ancillary equipment
• Participate in quality assurance including applying principles of risk management
• Prioritize workflow to optimize use of resources and patient care
• Select current and appropriate MRI scanning techniques.
• The following concepts, skills, and issues are used to support this Outcome:
• Correlate clinical information, reports, and previous imaging studies
• Select optimal RF coil and prepare and position patient for procedure
• Determine limit and extent of image coverage and utilize optimal imaging plane
• Select appropriate imaging parameters and options
• Apply specific absorption rate reduction practices
• Activate, monitor, manage acquisition, and assess need for additional sequences
• Perform post processing and measurements on images
• Verify accuracy and completeness of acquired data
• Acquire and evaluate MRI images for diagnostic purposes.
• The following concepts, skills, and issues are used to support this Outcome:
• Optimize and evaluate signal to noise ratio (SNR), contrast to noise ratio (CNR), spatial resolution, and scan time
• Predict the effects of SNR, CNR, spatial resolution, and scan time on image quality
• Select and optimize pulse sequences, data acquisitions, imaging parameters, and imaging options
• Evaluate tissue weighting and artifacts
• Ensure appropriate anatomical coverage and optimal pathological visualization
• Recognize signal characteristics consistent with common pathologies and anomalies
• Administer compassionate, safe and quality healthcare to a diverse population.
• The following concepts, skills, and issues are used to support this Outcome:
• Demonstrate respect and sensitivity in both patient and professional interactions
• Provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment
• Transport and transfer the patient safely using equipment based on the patient's physical and cognitive status and resources available
• Employ proper body mechanics to prevent harm to self and patient
• Adapt interactions to enhance communication with patient and support persons
• Establish patient rapport
• Assess, monitor, and respond to various levels of patient status
• Practice effective communication & critical thinking skills.
• The following concepts, skills, and issues are used to support this Outcome:
• Use effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Use various forms of communication to provide relevant, accurate, and complete information
• Utilize stress and conflict management techniques
• Exchange knowledge and skills, both existing and emergent, with other members of health care teams to promote collaborative practice
• Reflective practice, self-assessment to identify a learning plan that will promote best practices

Effective as of Fall 2024