RAT 2643 Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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

Prerequisites: Approval of Department

Course Outcomes

• 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.
• Describe related contrast media used in MRI and MRA studies, safe use and contraindications.
• 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: 3 hours

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Radiologic Technology

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: Yes