About this Program

This program will explore the fundamentals and parameters of MR imaging. The instructors will take the student through the basic principles of magnetic resonance imaging and provide a great review for technologists of all skill levels. 

Agenda

  • Measurement of Field Strength
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Types of MR Systems
  • MR Resonance
    • Spin
    • Precession
    • Tesla
    • Magnetization Vector
      • Recovery
  • Parameters
    • Intrinsic Contrast Parameters
    • Extrinsic Contrast Parameters
  • Repetition Time (TR)
  • Echo Time (TE)
  • Inversion time (TI)
  • Flip Angle (FA)
  • Field of View (FOV)
  • Slice Thickness
  • Image Matrix/Phase Matrix/Frequency Matrix
  • Number of signal averages (NSA)
  • Bandwidth (rBW)
    • Transmit
    • Receive
  • Signal to Noise (SNR)

How it Works:

  • Your On-Demand CE activity that you purchased will be located in your “My Account” section once you log into the MTMI Website.
  • You have three attempts to pass each quiz.
  • You must earn a score of 75 % or higher.
  • Credit is recorded the day you submit and pass the quiz and is determined using Central time.
  • You have 30 days to complete and pass the quiz.
  • Once passed, access your MTMI “My Account” to print your “Certificate of Completion.”

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, attendees will be able to:

  • Review the basic principles of magnetic resonance imaging
  • Gain an understanding of the basic principles of magnetic resonance imaging
  • Recognize artifacts seen on MRI images and discuss how they are caused and prevention
  • Describe various MR parameters, their function, and trade-offs regarding image optimization

 

Program Faculty

Meet your presenter(s)

Barry Southers

Barry Southers

M.Ed, RT(R)(MR)

Professor/Faculty Instructor/Director
MRI Section - AMIT Program
College of Allied Health Sciences
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Credits

Accredited training programs

ASRT Category A Credit Information

ASRT Category A

This program provides 1 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.