Refunds, minus a $50 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations received prior to 3 days before the program. Cancellations received within 3 days of the program will receive a credit toward a future MTMI program, minus the $50 processing fee. No refunds will be made after the program starts. MTMI reserves the right to cancel any scheduled program because of low advance registration or other reasons. MTMI’s liability is limited to a refund of any program tuition paid. MTMI recommends that attendees use refundable airline tickets. In case of cancellation of a program for any reason, MTMI is not responsible for travel costs incurred by attendees including non-refundable airline tickets. When offered, WEBINAR ATTENDEES that cannot log in due to unsolvable technical issues beyond their control will be eligible for a full refund.
MRI Training Course for Technologists
Location & Dates
- Webinar | Feb 4-10, 2024 | 8am - 4pm CST
- Milwaukee, WI | Jun 2-8, 2024
- Webinar | Jun 2-8, 2024 | 8am - 4pm CDT
- Milwaukee, WI | Oct 20-26, 2024
- Webinar | Oct 20-26, 2024 | 8am - 4pm CDT
- Webinar | Feb 4-10, 2024 | 8am - 4pm CST
- Milwaukee, WI | Jun 2-8, 2024
- Webinar | Jun 2-8, 2024 | 8am - 4pm CDT
- Milwaukee, WI | Oct 20-26, 2024
- Webinar | Oct 20-26, 2024 | 8am - 4pm CDT
- Webinar | Dec 8-14, 2024 | 8am - 4pm CST
All webinars are held in Central Time, see Time Zone Map Below
Overview
About this Course
93% exam pass rate of past students! (2019 survey)
This 7-day online or in-person MRI course provides a comprehensive learning experience. Students will study the basic principles and concepts of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), techniques in manipulating MR parameters to optimize image quality, pulse sequences, artifacts, patient education, screening and safety considerations, anatomy and physiology, case studies, MR protocols and more.
Training is provided by experienced MRI instructors and you will gain a complete set of skills to begin a promising career in the field of MRI, which continues to have a significant impact on medicine. Knowledge of MRI technology will provide a basis for growth and future opportunities for those trained in this modality.
You should attend this MRI program if you are a radiologic technologist or if you have experience in the imaging sciences with basic or no previous MR experience. If you are interested in learning the principles necessary to operate a MR scanner to its optimal level, this program is for you.
This 55-credit activity provides the 16 hours of structured education related to the content specifications outlined by the ARRT, required for MRI certification and registration.
When selecting the Webinar option, register 7 days in advance to ensure delivery of course materials in a timely manner.
How to Become an MRI Tech
MRI technologists (sometimes called MR technologists) should be certified to perform MRI scans. To obtain MRI certification, you must first complete an MRI program at an accredited institution. (Note that many MRI schools require students to have an associate degree.) They then need to pass an exam and register, typically with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART).
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain and review the basic principles of magnetic resonance imaging
- Utilize appropriate MR pulse sequences in clinical imaging
- Recognize and minimize MRI artifacts
- Incorporate current knowledge of biological effects and safety considerations when working in the MR environment
- Describe techniques in manipulating MR parameters to optimize image quality
- Explain proper selection and usage of MR coils to optimize image quality
- Discuss advanced imaging procedures of neuro imaging including cranial nerves and brain perfusion protocols and techniques
- Understand proper screening for patients and personnel when working in an MRI environment
- Demonstrate proper screening for patients and personnel when working in an MRI environment
- Understand patient care and communication needs for sedation, contrast media and infection control
- Discuss policies and procedures and legal liabilities in MR
- Understand implant cards and off label scanning
- Understand protocols and procedures for special body imaging, including Enterography, urography and rectal imaging
Schedule
| Day One - Sunday |
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| 8:00 am | Introduction – Glossary of Terms MR Fundamentals |
| 10:10 am | Informal Discussion and Break |
| 10:20 am | Nuclear Magnetism Tissue Characteristics Spatial Localization |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 12:45 pm | System Components Coil Selection Legal and Ethical Principles |
| 2:45 pm | Informal Discussion and Break |
| 3:00 pm | Communication Patient Education Infection Control Contrast Media Safety |
| 4:00 pm | Adjourn for the Day |
| Day Two - Monday | |
| 8:00 am | Review of MR Fundamentals Review of MR Parameters |
| 10:10 am | Informal Discussion and Break |
| 10:20 am | Spatial Localization |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 12:45 pm | Spatial Localization Pulse Sequences Artifacts |
| 2:45 pm | Informal Discussion and Break |
| 3:00 pm | Patient Positioning Anatomy Review
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| 4:00 pm | Adjourn for the Day |
| Day Three - Tuesday | |
| 8:00 am | MR Overview Radiofrequency Magnetic Field |
| 10:10 am | Informal Discussion and Break |
| 10:20 am | MR Parameters Image Quality |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch (included) |
| 12:45 pm | History of MRI Safety/Current Statistics ACR/FDA Requirements/Recommendations Training/ ASTM Labeling Main Magnetic Field Time Varying Magnetic Fields Radio Frequency Sedation/Communication Infection Control Contrast Media |
| 2:45 pm | Informal Discussion and Break |
| 3:00 pm | MRMD/MRSO/MRSE Policies/Legal Liability Implants/ Understanding Implant Cards How to Manipulate Parameters to Stay on Label for Implants Off Label Scanning |
| 4:00 pm | Adjourn for the Day |
| Day Four - Wednesday | |
| 8:00 am | Imaging Options |
| 10:10 am | Informal Discussion and Break |
| 10:20 am | Protocol Development Anatomy Review Case Studies |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 12:45 pm | MR Concepts Review |
| 2:45 pm | Informal Discussion and Break |
| 3:00 pm | ARRT Exam Preparation/Content Specifications |
| 4:00 pm | Adjourn for the Day |
| Day Five - Thursday | |
| 8:00 am | Review of MR Imaging Concepts and Parameters Review K-space Data Manipulation |
| 10:10 am | Informal Discussion and Break |
| 10:20 am | A Review of Basic and Advanced Pulse Sequences Artifacts and System Malfunctions |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 12:45 pm | Review Fast Scanning Techniques |
| 2:45 pm | Informal Discussion and Break |
| 3:00 pm | Advanced Imaging Concepts |
| 4:00 pm | Adjourn for the Day |
| Day Six - Friday | |
| 8:00 am | Advanced Imaging Options Pediatric Imaging in MR New MRI Applications, 3T vs. 1.5 T |
| 10:10 am | Informal Discussion and Break |
| 10:20 am | ACR MRI Accreditation and Imaging Equipment MRI Safety Considerations (Implant Imaging) |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 12:45 pm | Advanced Neuro Imaging Cranial Nerve Imaging (CN I-XII) Brain Perfusion Protocols & Techniques |
| 2:45 pm | Informal Discussion and Break |
| 3:00 pm | Contrast Media Safety/NSF/Renal Function Neurography/MR Imaging of Peripheral Nerves (PNI) Advanced Spine Imaging |
| 4:00 pm | Adjourn for the Day |
| Day Seven - Saturday | |
| 8:00 am | Special Imaging Techniques Cardiovascular Imaging (MRA, MRV 7 Cardiac) |
| 10:00 am | Informal Discussion and Break |
| 10:15 am | Body Imaging MR Enterography MR Urography Rectal Imaging |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 12:45 pm | MRI Safety (Emergency Situations)
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| 3:00 pm | Adjourn the Course |
| ~ schedule subject to change ~ |
Audience
You should attend this course if you are a radiologic technologist with basic or no previous MR experience and are interested in learning the principles necessary to operate an MR scanner.
Faculty
Name
Paul Worthington, BS, RT(R)(MR)
Paul is a MR National Clinical Services Specialist with Philip Healthcare (Gainesville, FL). As an MR professional since 1987, Paul has extensive MR knowledge working in university hospital, mobile and private practice settings. He has held several roles ranging from staff technologist, clinical applications specialist and manager. His knowledge in MR and understanding multi-vendor capabilities make him a strong educator on this topic. Paul has been lecturing on the clinical and practical applications of MR since 2003.
Name
Yu Liu, Ph.D.
Dr. Liu has been with the Medical College of Wisconsin since 2015. He is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Chief in the Medical Physics Division of Imaging Services. He earned his Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, Durham, NC, 1991 and a Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering from Duke in 1993.
Name
Ryan Draeger, BSRT (R)(CT)(MR) ARRT MRSO (MRSC) MRSE (MRSC)
Ryan Draeger is an MRI clinical applications specialist for Canon Medical USA. Ryan is instrumental in training and educating staff in MRI and MRI safety. He is also credentialed as an MRI safety officer and MRI safety expert through the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with other medical professionals for education and improvement.
Credits
ASRT Category A
This program provides 55 hour(s) of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists approved by ASRT and recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. Category A credit is also recognized for CE credit in Canada. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.
This 55 credit activity provides the 16 hours of structured education related to the content specifications outlined by the ARRT, required for certification and registration.
Time Zone
Testimonials
I am taking the full week MRI webinar class. Each day we are covering the information that I am seeking, and each day it is presented in a new fashion. This is very helpful to the way I learn, Thank you for the way this class is set up.