Course Overview
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists apply their expert knowledge of imaging equipment, image evaluation and optimization to deliver quality patient outcomes. In this course, students will examine key concepts and principles relating to various pulse sequences. Additionally, students will learn how to adapt parameters to optimize image quality and evaluate routine examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis and lower extremities.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe and evaluate MRI examinations of the chest The following concepts, skills, and issues are used to support this Outcome:
- Patient preparation – (NOD, patient ID, explanation of exam, consent, hearing protection, call bell)
- Optimal coil selection, accessory equipment, patient positioning and immobilization devices
- Operate imaging systems and digital networking and archiving systems
- Pulse sequences, imaging planes, parameters and options for exams of the chest
- Adapt procedure to changes in patient condition and resources
- Limit and extent of anatomical and pathological tissue coverage
- Monitor patient and adapt procedure to changes in patient condition and resources
- Specific absorption rate (SAR) reduction practices
- Post processing, assess need for additional sequences and verification of completeness of acquired data and documentation
- Scanning techniques for the brachial plexus, heart, breast and MR angiography
- Describe and evaluate MRI examinations of the abdomen The following concepts, skills, and issues are used to support this Outcome:
- Patient preparation – (NOD, patient ID, explanation of exam, consent, hearing protection, call bell)
- Optimal coil selection, accessory equipment, patient positioning and immobilization devices
- Operate imaging systems and digital networking and archiving systems
- Pulse sequences, imaging planes, parameters and options for exams of the abdomen
- Evaluate image quality and optimize imaging parameters and planes
- Limit and extent of anatomical and pathological tissue coverage
- Monitor patient and adapt procedure to changes in patient condition and resources
- Specific absorption rate (SAR) reduction practices
- Post processing, assess need for additional sequences and verification of completeness of acquired data and documentation
- Scanning techniques for the liver, kidneys, adrenal glands, pancreas, biliary, gastrointestinal track and MR angiography
- Describe and evaluate MRI examinations of the pelvis The following concepts, skills, and issues are used to support this Outcome:
- Patient preparation – (NOD, patient ID, clinical history, identification of safety hazards, explanation of exam, consent, hearing protection, call bell)
- Optimal coil selection, accessory equipment, patient positioning and immobilization devices
- Operate imaging systems and digital networking and archiving systems
- Pulse sequences, imaging planes, parameters and options for exams of the pelvis
- Evaluate image quality and optimize imaging parameters and planes
- Limit and extent of anatomical and pathological tissue coverage
- Monitor patient and adapt procedure to changes in patient condition and resources
- Specific absorption rate (SAR) reduction practices
- Post processing, assess need for additional sequences and verification of completeness of acquired data and documentation
- Scanning techniques for the rectum, bony pelvis, male pelvis (prostate) and female pelvis (cervix, uterus and ovaries) and MR angiography
- Describe and evaluate MRI examinations of the hip The following concepts, skills, and issues are used to support this Outcome:
- Patient preparation – (NOD, patient ID, explanation of exam, consent, hearing protection, call bell)
- Optimal coil selection, accessory equipment, patient positioning and immobilization devices
- Operate imaging systems and digital networking and archiving systems
- Pulse sequences, imaging planes, parameters and options for exams of the hip
- Evaluate image quality and optimize imaging parameters and planes
- Limit and extent of anatomical and pathological tissue coverage
- Monitor patient and adapt procedure to changes in patient condition and resources
- Specific absorption rate (SAR) reduction practices
- Post processing, assess need for additional sequences and verification of completeness of acquired data and documentation
- Scanning techniques for the hip, thigh and MR angiography and arthrography
- Describe and evaluate MRI examinations of the knee The following concepts, skills, and issues are used to support this Outcome:
- Patient preparation – (NOD, patient ID, clinical history, identification of safety hazards, explanation of exam, consent, hearing protection, call bell)
- Optimal coil selection, accessory equipment, patient positioning and immobilization devices
- Operate imaging systems and digital networking and archiving systems
- Pulse sequences, imaging planes, parameters and options for exams of the knee
- Evaluate image quality and optimize imaging parameters and planes
- Limit and extent of anatomical and pathological tissue coverage
- Monitor patient and adapt procedure to changes in patient condition and resources
- Specific absorption rate (SAR) reduction practices
- Post processing, assess need for additional sequences and verification of completeness of acquired data and documentation
- Scanning techniques for the knee, calf and MR angiography and arthrography
- Describe and evaluate MRI examinations of the ankle The following concepts, skills, and issues are used to support this Outcome:
- Patient preparation – (NOD, patient ID, clinical history, identification of safety hazards, explanation of exam, consent, hearing protection, call bell)
- Optimal coil selection, accessory equipment, patient positioning and immobilization devices
- Operate imaging systems and digital networking and archiving systems
- Pulse sequences, imaging planes, parameters and options for exams of the ankle
- Evaluate image quality and optimize imaging parameters and planes
- Limit and extent of anatomical and pathological tissue coverage
- Monitor patient and adapt procedure to changes in patient condition and resources
- Specific absorption rate (SAR) reduction practices
- Post processing, assess need for additional sequences and verification of completeness of acquired data and documentation
- Scanning techniques for the ankle, foot and MR angiography and arthrography
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
MRI Techniques and Applications 2 (MIMG 3160) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Diploma Full-time
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