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A Review of MR Imaging
8 Hours ARRT Category A Credit
Thomas Padikal, Ph.D.
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About this Seminar
This seminar provides valuable information for technologists working in MR and
wanting to improve their knowledge of this technology. This seminar is also
appropriate for technologists wanting to cross train into MR and gain knowledge in
this highly technical field. Survival in today’s increasingly competitive
market of MRI means that you must have a comprehensive knowledge of this modality.
The information provided in this seminar will expand your knowledge of this
powerful diagnostic tool and enhance you imaging techniques.
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Educational Objectives
At the completion of this seminar, participants will:
- explain and review the basic principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- utilize appropriate MR pulse sequences in clinical imaging
- explain how acquisition parameters affect MR image quality
- understand how signal-to-noise and spatial resolution affect MR image
quality
- describe the various applications of fast imaging techniques including Echo
Planar Imaging
- recognize MR normal anatomy and identify pathologic differences in various
pulse sequences
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Locations & Dates
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Oklahoma City, OK |
Oct 18, 08
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Who Should Attend
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You should attend if you are a MR technologist or MR imaging specialist
interested in improving and expanding your MR imaging capabilities. It will
provide a good review of MRI principles and concepts for those preparing for
the ARRT subspecialty examination in MRI. This seminar would also be a good
introduction to MRI for those interested in entering the field.
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About the Instructor
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Thomas Padikal Ph.D.
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Thomas Padikal, Ph.D., is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati where he
earned a Ph.D. degree. He also holds Masters Degrees in Nuclear Physics, High
Energy Physics and Electronics. He began working with magnetic resonance
while attending graduate school at Cleveland State University in 1969. Dr.
Padikal has over thirty years of clinical experience and has been teaching
MRI since 1991. He is the author of numerous books, articles and abstracts
focusing on a wide range of topics in medical physics. Dr. Padikal is a
passionate and engaging teacher and enjoys sharing his knowledge with
interested students.
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Seminar Credit
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This program awards 8 hours of Category A continuing education credit for
radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states.
A certificate of attendance will be provided for each individual upon
completion of the seminar. All attendees must attend the entire seminar to
receive full credit.
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Seminar Schedule
| 7:45 am |
Registration and Coffee |
| 8:15 am |
Review of Basic MRI Physics
- Basic concepts
- Nuclear magnetism
- Resonance
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| 8:45 am |
Principles of MR Imaging
- What is an image?
- Longitudinal & transverse magnetization
- Tissue characteristics
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| 9:15 am |
Components of a MRI System
- Bo field, Types of Magnets; Gradient fields
- Radio frequency: transmit and receive
- Coils in MRI, Shim coils, Cryogen
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| 9:45 am |
Informal Discussion and Break |
| 9:55 am |
Data Acquisition
- Free Induction Decay
- Frequency Encoding & Phase Encoding
- Types of Receiver Coils
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| 10:15 am |
MRI Pulse Sequences
- Inversion recovery, Spin echo, Partial saturation
- Fast spin echo, Gradient echo, Echo planar imaging
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| 10:45 am |
Image Formation
- T1, T2 and contrast of biological tissues
- Weighting of MR Imaging
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| 11:45 am |
Lunch - (on your own) |
| 12:45 pm |
Image Processing |
| 1:15 pm |
Attributes of MR Images
- Signal-to-noise and Contrast resolution
- Spatial resolution and MTF
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| 1:45 pm |
Artifacts & Quality Control
- Types of artifacts
- Relevance of QA
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| 2:00 pm |
ACR Accreditation Guidelines
- Elements of accreditation
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| 2:30 pm |
Informal Discussion and Break |
| 2:40 pm |
Special Procedures |
| 3:30 pm |
MRI Safety |
| 4:00 pm |
Mock Registry
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| 4:30 pm |
Adjourn |
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Registration
All prices are in US dollars *
| Occ | Amount | Early | Members | Mbrs Early | Reg Door | Mbr Door |
| technologist | 195.00 | 185.00 | 175.00 | 166.00 | 205.00 | 185.00 |
Qualifying 'Early' registrations must be made at least 14 days in advance.
Refunds, minus a $30 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations
received at least 3 days prior to the seminar. Cancellations received
within 3 days of the seminar will receive a credit toward a future
MTMI seminar, minus the $30 processing fee. No refunds will be
made after the seminar.
Registration Discounts
Group discount for a group from one facility registering at the same time: 3-5
attendees 5%; 6 or more attendees 10%. Group discounts for MTMI
Institutional Members can be as high as 25%, please contact MTMI for details
(discount is not applicable if the tuition is paid by purchase order). For
student rates, contact MTMI. Members of MTMI receive a discount. Only one
discount may be applied.
*Events in Canadian cities show amounts in Canadian dollars.
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How to Register
By phone call: 1-800-765-6864
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Complete the form on this page then click the Register button.
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Hotel Information
Oklahoma City, OK - October 18, 2008
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites
6200 North Robinson
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
405-843-5558
www.holidayinn.com
MTMI discounted guest room rate
$89.95 single/double
Make reservations by 10/03/2008
Free Parking
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