MRI 202 Expanded MRI Equipment Operation and Clinical Protocols
An advanced lecture and lab course focused on the practical application of a wide array of MRI protocols and operational techniques in a simulated clinical lab setting. Students will hone their skills in operating MRI scanners, performing complex positioning techniques, and optimizing imaging sequences. The course emphasizes the synthesis of earlier coursework, including preparation of the MRI environment, including ensuring patient safety, proper positioning, and equipment setup. Students will gain hands-on experience in selecting and adjusting imaging parameters to produce high-quality diagnostic images while adhering to established protocols and troubleshooting imaging issues, including artifacts and patient movement. Students will also explore advanced imaging techniques such as subtraction, maximum intensity projections, multiplanar reconstruction, and region of interest analysis. Emphasis will be placed on preparing to work competently in a clinical setting, adhering to facility guidelines, accurate documentation, and other clinical responsibilities in diverse imaging settings.
Cross Listed Courses
N/A
Prerequisite
MRI131 and MRI132
Offered
Winter, Summer
Outcomes
- Operate MRI scanners to adjust imaging parameters for complex and specialized procedures, ensuring optimized imaging sequences for diagnostic clarity.
- Perform advanced MRI positioning techniques, using positioning devices and ensuring proper table setup for optimal patient positioning during imaging.
- Apply standardized protocols for common and specialized MRI procedures, adapting as necessary to meet the needs of diverse patient populations and clinical requirements.
- Troubleshoot imaging issues, including correcting artifacts caused by patient movement or other technical challenges, ensuring diagnostic quality images.
- Monitor the MRI environment for safety hazards, ensuring compliance with safety standards and proper use of equipment to minimize risks to patients and staff.
- Understand and apply imaging processing techniques, including subtraction, maximum intensity projections (MIP), multiplanar reconstruction (MPR), and region of interest (ROI) analysis to enhance image interpretation and diagnostic utility.
- Document clinical procedures accurately, following facility guidelines and using appropriate codes and special procedure documentation and record-keeping.
Area of Study:
Career Education
Instructional Mode:
In-person