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Fundamentals of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Course: ICE233

First Term: 2015 Summer
 Lecture   1 Credit(s)   1 Period(s)   1 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Overview of magnetic resonance imaging, program policies and student responsibilities. Includes fundamental principles of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), primary and secondary equipment, and MRI terminology. Imaging parameters, clinical applications overview for MRI and preparation for physics, instrumentation, and safety coursework. Basic overview of safety issues and MRI contrast agents.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the history and evolution of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and how it compares to/compliments radiography. (I)
2. Define MRI terminology pertaining to equipment, instrumentation and scanning. (II-III)
3. Describe fundamentals of image production. (IV, V, VI)
4. Explain the considerations to maintain of a safe work environment. (VII)
5. Define the techniques for proper screening and preparation of MRI patients for clinical applications. (VII, VIII)
6. Describe appropriate monitoring of patients in clinical application. (VII, VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Historical Development of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
   A. Evolution of terms
   B. Research contributors
   C. Historical Events
II. Definition of MRI Terms
   A. Terms relating to equipment hardware
   B. Terms relating to image acquisition
   C. Terms relating to image reconstruction
   D. Terms relating to image archival, storage, display
   E. Terms relating to software
   F. Terms relating to quality control
III. MRI Components
   A. Magnet
   B. Coils
   C. Pulse Control Unit
   D. Image Processor
IV. Electromagnetic Properties
   A. Atomic Structure
   B. Motion and Alignment
   C. Resonance and Relaxation
V. Basic Principles of Operation
   A. Image Production Parameters
   B. Radiofrequency and Gradients
   C. Pulse Sequences
VI. Image Quality
   A. Contrast Agents
      1. Gadolinium
      2. Iron Oxide
   B. Spatial Resolution
   C. Artifacts
   D. Weighting
VII. Safety in MRI
   A. Work Environment
   B. Patient Screening
   C. Patient Preparation and Monitoring
VIII. Overview of Clinical Applications of MRI

 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 24, 2015

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