Medical Resonance Imaging (MRIM)

MRIM2300. Orientation and Intro to MRI. (3 Credits)

Provides knowledge of patient care and assessment, contrast agents, MRI safety, medical ethics and law, cultural diversity, and patient information management. Topics include: MRI history, anatomy, patient care and assessment, MRI safety, instrumentation, MRI fundamentals, and image parameters.

MRIM2320. MRI Proc. & Cross Sec. Anatomy. (3 Credits)

Provides knowledge of anatomy, pathology, scanning protocols, contrast administration, and contraindications for magnetic resonance imaging of the head and neck, spine, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and musculoskeletal system. Topics include: anatomy, scanning protocol, MRI safety, image contrast, and image formation.

MRIM2330. MRI Physics and Instrument.. (3 Credits)

Introduces the concepts of basic physics and instrumentation for magnetic resonance imaging. Topics include imaging parameters, image quality, MRI Fundamentals, image processing and display, and special procedures.

MRIM2350. Magnetic Res. Imaging Clin. I. (6 Credits)

Introduces students to the magnetic resonance imaging department and proides an opportunity for participation in and observation of MRI procedures. Topics include equipment utilization, contrast medias, exam peparation, patient care and assessment, scanning protocol, image qualityand progress toward completion of clinical competency evaluations.

MRIM2360. Mag. Res. Im. Cl. Ed. II. (6 Credits)

Intermediate course that reinforces learning obtainted in MRI 110. Topics include: exam preparations, patient care and assessment, equipment utilization, image quality, scanning protocol, contrast media, quality control, andd progress toward completion of clinical competency evaluations.

MRIM2370. MRI Review. (3 Credits)

Provides a comprehensive review of patient care, imaging procedures, imaging formation and data acquistion for the magnetic resonance imaging certification exam. Topics include: anatomy, scanning protocol, MRI safety, image contrast, image formation, exam preparation, contrast media, patient care and assessment, equipment utilization, image quality, imaging parameters, MRI fundamentals, image processing and display and special procedures.