Medical Technology Management Institute
Phone: 1-800-765-MTMI (6864)
For more information and registration visit our website: WWW.MTMI.NET
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MRI Registry Review
8 Hours ARRT Category A Credit
Paul Worthington, BS, RT(R)(MR)
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About this Seminar
This review of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) offers a unique opportunity
to prepare for the ARRT
MRI certification examination. It will provide a
greater understanding of
MRI and help expand your knowledge
in the development
this modality. You will review key MRI principles, image formation processes
and safety concerns. At the end of the program practice review questions will
be included to assess your knowledge of the material and review the important
concepts covered in the seminar.
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Educational Objectives
At the completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Name the central components of an MRI imager.
- Understand key concepts such as nuclear magnetism, Larmor equation,
precession, gyromagnetic ratio, resonance, tissue characteristics, T1, T2,
spatial localization, etc.
- Define various MRI pulse sequences.
- Apply MRI protocols and imaging techniques for different body parts.
- Understand the main safety concerns pertaining to MRI.
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Locations & Dates
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Indianapolis, IN |
Oct 18, 08
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Hartford, CT |
Nov 8, 08
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Who Should Attend
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You should attend this seminar if you are an X-ray technologist interested
in entering the field of MRI or have other sub-specialty experience and want
to prepare for the ARRT MRI certification examination. You will also benefit
from this seminar, if you are an MRI technologist wishing to review MRI
technology or to add to your knowledge of this modality.
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About the Instructor
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Paul Worthington, BS, RT(R)(MR)
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Paul has over 20 years MR imaging experience and
currently works in the MRI Clinical Applications group
for a major equipment vendor. He has extensive clinical
MRI experience in multiple provider settings to include
management and educational roles. His multi-vendor
knowledge in conventional bore, short bore and open
architecture MR and work experience in private practice
and university settings will make this an information
packed seminar you won’t want to miss.
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Seminar Credit
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Seminar Schedule
| 8:00 am |
Registration and Coffee |
| 8:30 am |
Physical Principles of Image Formation
- Instrumentation
- Fundamentals
Artifacts
Qualtiy Control
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| 9:30 am |
Data Acquisition and Processing
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| 10:10 am |
Informal Discussion and Break |
| 10:20 am |
Pulse Sequences
- Data manipulation
- Special procedures
- Sequence parameters
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| 12:00 noon |
Lunch - (on your own) |
| 1:00 pm |
Imaging Procedures
- Head and neck
- Spine
- Thorax
- Abdomen
- Pelvis
- Musculoskeletal apparatus
- Contrast administration
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| 2:40 pm |
Informal Discussion and Break |
| 2:50 pm |
Patient Care
- Legal and ethical principles
- MRI screening and safety
Patient Assessment, Monitoring and Management
- Interpersonal communications
- Infection control
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| 3:45 pm |
Mock Examination and Review
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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 | 189.00 | 179.00 | 171.00 | 161.00 | 199.00 | 179.00 |
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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advance registration or other reasons. MTMI’s liability is limited to a refund
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How to Register
By phone call: 1-800-765-6864
By Mail, Fax or Online:
Complete the form on this page then click the Register button.
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Hotel Information
Indianapolis, IN - October 18, 2008
Holiday Inn Select
2501 South High School Road
Indianapolis, IN 46241
317-244-6861
www.holidayinn.com
MTMI Discounted Guest Room Rate
$114 single/double
Make Hotel Reservations by 9/11/08
Free Parking
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Hartford, CT - November 8, 2008
Hilton Hartford
315 Trumbull Street
Hartford, CT 06103
860-728-5151
www.hilton.com
MTMI Discounted Guest Room Rate
$159 Single/Double
Make Hotel Reservations by 10/17/08
Meeting Parking $18
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