MR Pulse Sequences & Spatial Localization
Overview
About this On Demand
This program will provide an overview of MR Imaging with a more in-depth focus on spatial encoding and data collection. This program will help the learner gain a better understanding of the MR techniques necessary to obtain a high quality MR image.
Agenda
MR Imaging Overview
Instrumentation systems used in MRI
Gradients
Radiofrequency
Magnet
Coils
Spacial encoding
Data Collection
MRI Techniques for better images
Artifact recognition and prevention
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 completion of this program, participants will:
- Obtain an overview of MR Imaging
- Describe the various instrumentation systems used in MRI
- Identify the purpose of MRI instrumentation including gradients, radiofrequency, magnet and coils.
- Recognize artifacts seen on MRI images
- Discuss Spacial Encoding and spacial frequency
- Discuss cause and prevention of artifacts
- Obtain techniques for better images
Faculty
Name
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
ASRT Category A
This program provides 1.75 hours 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 by CAMRT’s Continuing Education Credit Approval Program for CE credit in Canada. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.
