Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

This course will introduce students to cross sectional imaging of the head and neck. Emphasis will be placed on pathology affecting the cranial cavity and neck in the application of computed tomography imaging. The uses for and administration of pharmacological agents for CT/MRI imaging will be included in this course.

This is the first semester of a 2-semester course sequence. The major pathologic conditions diagnosed by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging are presented. Emphasis is placed on the brain, vascular system of the neck and head, and the spine as detected by MR imaging. Differentiation between normal and pathologic tissues on MR scans, as well as the associated symptoms and origin of each type of pathology presented. Disease progression and treatment options are also discussed.

This is the first semester of a 2-semester sequence. The course discusses past and potential future developments in magnetic resonance (MR) Imaging and the most prominent researchers and pioneers in the field. The course will introduce the student to clinical aspects of MR procedures and applying imaging parameters in the clinical setting. This course will also explain how images are acquired using MR and how MR signal is produced and detected. Proper screening and preparation of patients for contrast- enhanced MR imaging examinations will be outlined. Contrast agents, potential adverse effects of contrast agents, the mechanism of action and the effects of contrast media on images will be presented. Students will learn how to design image protocol and how to apply protocols in specific situations. Preliminary patient positioning criteria for various areas of the body will be discussed.

This is the first semester of a 2-semester course sequence. Magnetic imaging parameters are introduced. The formation of the magnetic resonance (MR) signal is discussed as well as the essential components of an MR imaging system. Magnetic safety precautions that affect both patient and operator are discussed.

This course will introduce students to cross sectional imaging of the chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities. Emphasis will be placed on pathology affecting the chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities in the application of computed tomography (CT)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) imaging. The uses for and administration of pharmacological agents for CT/MRI imaging will be included in this course.

This is the second semester of a 2-semester course sequence. The major pathologic conditions diagnosed by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging are presented. Emphasis is placed on the abdomen, pelvis, and extremities as detected on MR imaging. Differentiation between normal and pathologic tissues on MR scans, as well as the associated symptoms and origin of each type of pathology presented. Disease progression and treatment options are also discussed.

This is the second semester of a 2-semester sequence. This course identifies common anatomic structures, pathology of the central nervous system and positioning criteria for various areas of the body. This course describes the available coils for magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and their specific applications. How to apply MR imaging parameters in the clinical setting and how to differentiate between different types of pulse sequences will be discussed. The parameters related to tissue characteristics that affect image quality such as T1 and T2 relaxation and how to apply pulse sequence principles to MR imaging. Advanced patient positioning criteria for various areas of the body will be discussed.

This is the second semester of a 2-semester sequence. This course identifies common anatomic structures, pathology of the central nervous system and positioning criteria for various area of the body. This course describes the available coils for magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and their specific applications. How to apply MR imaging parameters in the clinical setting and how to differentiate between different types of pulse sequences will be discussed. The parameters related to tissue characteristics that affect image quality such as T1 and T2 relaxation and how to apply pulse sequence principles to MR imaging. Advanced patient positioning criteria for various areas of the body will be discussed.

This is the first semester of a 2-semester course sequence. This course introduces the student to the clinical setting and the practical skills necessary to operate magnetic resonance (MR) imaging systems. Clinical competency evaluation (s) will be completed during this course which are required to sit for the national registry exam.

This is the second semester of a 2-semester sequence. This course introduces the student to the clinical setting and the practical skills necessary to operate magnetic resonance (MR) imaging systems. Clinical competency evaluation(s) will be completed during this course which are required to sit for the national registry exam.