Outcomes
Demonstrate Clinical Competency: Perform MRI imaging procedures in accordance with clinical protocols in acute and outpatient settings, ensuring accurate visualization of anatomy and pathology while maintaining high standards of patient safety and comfort.
Ensure MRI Safety: Understand and implement MR personnel safety practices, including screening patients and staff, evaluate and document patient implants or devices for MRI compatibility and implement appropriate safety precautions. Recognize hazards and apply knowledge of ferromagnetic safety protocols to minimize risks during MRI procedures.
Demonstrate Patient-Centered Care: Provide empathetic, effective, and culturally appropriate patient care, including education about MRI procedures, management of patient anxiety, and adherence to ethical and legal considerations in healthcare practice.
Communicate Effectively: Collaborate with patients, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary teams through effective communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Recognize Emergency Situations: Identify emergency conditions during MRI procedures and maintain skills to respond appropriately using life-saving interventions, including Basic Life Support (BLS).
Optimize Imaging Parameters: Select and adjust MRI protocols and parameters to produce high-quality diagnostic images based on clinical requirements and patient-specific conditions.
Apply Cross-Sectional Anatomy Knowledge: Utilize knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, and pathology to accurately identify structures and abnormalities in MRI imaging.
Operate and Maintain Equipment: Evaluate the performance of MRI systems, safely operate imaging equipment, participate in quality assurance, report and troubleshoot malfunctions or irregularities to ensure consistent and reliable operation, and compliance with standards of practice and optimizing imaging outcomes.
Prepare for Certification: Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors required to successfully pass required national and/or state certification examinations.