If you are planning on sitting for the MRI exam and need structured education that will also act as a great review, this is the course for you! You will be presented with a broad fundamental knowledge of the underlying principles of MRI, equipment, associated terminology, imaging properties, spatial localization techniques, understanding artifacts, sequence parameters and protocols, imaging procedures, tissue characteristics, data acquisition, data manipulation and patient care and safety.
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Topics:
MR System Components
Magnet Design
Gradient System Design
Radiofrequency System Design
Fundamental MRI Principles
Nuclear Characteristics
Fundamental Principles of Electromagnetism
Types of Magnetism
Tissue Characteristics
T1, T2, T2*, PD Characteristics
Relaxation Times
Relaxation Curves
Contrast Parameters
Pulse Sequence Design
Conventional Spin Echo
Fast Spin Echo
Conventional Gradient Recall Echo
Fast Gradient Recall Echo
Conventional Inversion Recovery
Fast Inversion Recovery STIR, FLAIR
Sequence Parameters and Options
Contrast Discrimination
Spatial Resolution
Signal-to Noise Ratio
MR Angiography
Time of Flight Terminology
Phase Contract Terminology
Image Reconstruction, MIP
Safety
Biological Effects & Considerations
Biomedical Implants
Patient Safety Concerns
SAR and Safe Limits
Artifacts
Image Artifact Recognition
Artifact Management and Elimination
Objectives
Discuss patient care and safety
List contraindications for MR exams and how the patients are screened
Be able to calculate the specific absorption rate SAR
Explain safety precautions related to MR site placement and proximity to the magnetic field
Discuss magnet design and function
List the types of magnets
Relate the fundamental principles of MR image production
Discuss the physics of MR
Discuss the utilization of imaging parameters for MR imaging
Discuss data acquisition techniques
Discuss data manipulation techniques
List and give examples of common MR artifacts and the resolution for eliminating the artifacts
List and describe positioning of the head, body, extremities, and breasts for MR examinations
Recognize anatomy and physiology demonstrated in the MR image
Explain pulse sequences
Relate an overview of the requirements for the ARRT Advanced Level MRI Examination