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RADT 282 Sectional Anatomy and MRI Procedures

In this course, students will develop theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to perform routine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures during their clinical rotation. The course is divided into two parts: Sectional Anatomy and MRI Procedures. The sectional anatomy component focuses on human anatomy as seen in multiple planes. Anatomy of the central nervous, musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and urinary systems, will be included. The MRI procedures component focuses on venipuncture and contrast media administration, and the actual methods of producing diagnostic MR images. For each exam, common protocols required, techniques used, anatomy included, and image acquisition and reconstruction modifications needed will be discussed. Common pathologies diagnosable with MRI imaging will be presented.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

RADT 281 with a grade of C or higher

Hours Weekly

4 hours theory weekly

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Demonstrate proper patient screening and contrast media administration skills.
  2. 2. Identify anatomical structures as seen in multiple planes on CT and MR images
  3. 3. Recognize routine and pathology specific MR procedures, post processing, and reconstruction techniques.
  4. 4. Paraphrase common pulse sequences used to evaluate various pathologic conditions.
  5. 5. List the required imaging planes and pulse sequences for each procedure and apply appropriate 2D and/or 3D post processing technique.
  6. 6. Evaluate sample images for appropriate positioning, anatomy, pathology, and overall quality.

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Demonstrate proper patient screening and contrast media administration skills.
  2. 2. Identify anatomical structures as seen in multiple planes on CT and MR images
  3. 3. Recognize routine and pathology specific MR procedures, post processing, and reconstruction techniques.
  4. 4. Paraphrase common pulse sequences used to evaluate various pathologic conditions.
  5. 5. List the required imaging planes and pulse sequences for each procedure and apply appropriate 2D and/or 3D post processing technique.
  6. 6. Evaluate sample images for appropriate positioning, anatomy, pathology, and overall quality.