RADI306 Procedures in MRI
Department of Health Sciences: Radiography
- I. Course Number and Title
- RADI306 Procedures in MRI
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- Admission to the MRI program
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course focuses on MRI examination preparation, patient positioning, protocol considerations, imaging planes, contrast media usage, patient education and safety as they pertain to the field of MRI. Students review MRI images for pathological considerations, quality, anatomy and physiology.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- describe standard MRI positioning terms;
- identify general procedures for MRI examinations;
- evaluate MRI images for positioning, centering, anatomy, and image quality; and
- employ the problem-solving process used for image analysis.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Neuro
- Head
- Neck
- Spine
- Body
- Thorax
- Abdomen
- Pelvis
- Musculoskeletal
- TMJ
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Wrist
- Hand/Finger
- Thumb
- Hip
- Ankle
- Knee
- Fore foot and hind foot
- Long Bones
- Arthrography
- Angiography
- SI joints
- SC joints
- Sternum
- Bony Pelvis
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Student assessment consist of electronically administered exams, multi-media projects and participation in discussions. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Approved 01/03/2019