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RAT 2643 Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Basic physics concepts involving the generation and construction of human planar images using magnetic resonance imaging technology.

Division: Health Sciences
Department: Radiologic Technology
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: Yes

Prereqs: NONE   Approval of Department 

Outcomes

  • Describe related contrast media used in MRI and MRA studies, safe use and contraindications.
  • Describe the principles of safe practice when using MRI equipment and describe MRI instrumentation to include console manipulation, image production and protocol, troubleshooting artifacts, and magnet maintenance.
  • Identify and describe patient care considerations to include patient history and preparation, infection control, patient assessment and emergency care.
  • Identify normal anatomy on magnetic resonance images and identify various pathology and diseases on magnetic resonance images

Credit Hours: 3

Classroom Hours: 3