About this Program

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

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 1.75 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.