Overview

About this Webinar

This series of four webinars will benefit the student preparing for the Advanced MRI Registry Exam. The webinars will review the basic tissue characteristics, MRI instrumentation systems, identification of various artifacts, appropriate imaging procedures, MRI safety, and identification of anatomical structures, appropriate imaging procedures, and aspects of patient care.

A certificate of attendance, documenting 4 hours of credit will be provided for each individual upon completion of each 3.5 hour session of the webinar. Completion of all 4 sessions of this series will provide the 16 hours of structured education related to the content specifications outlined by the ARRT, required for certification and registration..

A printable download will be available to each registrant prior to this webinar. This will allow you to follow along with the presentation and make notes as you feel necessary.

This webinar will be presented in four - 3.5 hour, 4 credit sessions.

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this webinar, participants will:

Understand the creation of the MRI signal, from precession to detection by the RF coil.
Explain basic tissue characteristics (TI, T2, PD, and T2*), and identify images by these characteristics.
Describe the various instrumentation systems used in MRI, and their purpose, including gradients, radiofrequency, magnet and coils.
Explain the differences in pulse sequences and the trade off in parameters that affect image quality.
Recognize artifacts seen on MRI images, and discuss how they are caused and prevention.
Review imaging procedures for all areas of the body, including identification of anatomical structures in all imaging planes.
List the several aspects of MRI safety that should be adhered to in the workplace.
Assess knowledge base of MRI by participating in a mock registry exam.

Schedule

Session 1 6:30pm Eastern 5:30pm Central 4:30pm Mountain 3:30pm Pacific What's my timezone?	Instrumentation and Fundamentals MRI Instrumentation Main Magnetic Field Time Varying Magnetic Field (TVMF) Types of Magnet Magnetic Properties RF Coils & Gradient Coils Passive & Active Shielding and Shimming Receiver Coils Operator Interface Fundamentals of MRI Introduction to MRI Atomic Structure MR Active Nuclei Net Magnetization Vector (NMV) Longitudinal & Transverse Magnetization Precession & Resonance The Larmor Equation MR Signal Relaxation Image Contrast and Weighting Extrinsic & Intrinsic Contrast Free Induction Decay (FID) T2* Decay, T1 Recovery, T2 Decay Relaxation Times in tissues T1& T2 times in Fat and Water T1, T2 Weighting, Proton Density Repetition Time, Echo Time and Flip Angle Discussion of typical values for imaging contrast
Session 2 6:30pm Eastern 5:30pm Central 4:30pm Mountain 3:30pm Pacific What's my timezone?	Patient Care, Gradients and Safety Patient Care Ethical and Legal Principles Bill of Rights Types of Consent Patient Identification/Exam Confirmation Importance of Communication Patient Assessment/Vital Signs Infection Control Spatial Encoding Introduction to Gradient Coils Slice Thickness Imaging Planes Gradient Slopes Transmit Bandwidth MRI Safety ACR Guidelines Screening forms MRI Contradictions Implant Clearance Projectile, Torque, Heating and Acoustic Noise Cryogens and Squelch
Session 3 6:30pm Eastern 5:30pm Central 4:30pm Mountain 3:30pm Pacific What's my timezone?	Image Parameters and Pulse Sequences Image Formation Introduction to image formation K-Space properties, K-Space (Raw Data) filling Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) Center of K-Space (Contrast), Peripheral K-Space (Resolution) Partial Echo and Half Scan Sequential acquisition Two-dimensional (2D) & three-dimensional acquisition (3D) Parameters Magnetic Field Strength Signal To Noise Ratio (SNR) Spatial Resolution (Phase & Frequency Matrix) Contrast to Noise Ratio (CNR) Slice Thickness Field of View (FOV) Rectangular Field of View (RFOV) Pixel & Voxel Volume TR,TE,Flip Angle influence in Contrast Number of Average, or Acquisitions (NEX,NSA) Types of Coils Receiver Bandwidth Pulse Sequences Spin Echo (SE) & Turbo Spin Echo (TSE) Single Shot Fast Spin Echo (SSFSE) Driven Equilibrium/Restore RF Pulse Inversion Recovery (IR) FLAIR & STIR Techniques Gradient Echo (GE) Coherent & Incoherent Gradient Echo Steady State Sequences (SSFP) Echo Planar Imaging (EPI)
Session 4 6:30pm Eastern 5:30pm Central 4:30pm Mountain 3:30pm Pacific What's my timezone?	MRI Safety, Anatomy and Procedures MRI Safety ACR Guidelines & Recommendation ACR Facility Zones (I –IV) ACR MRI Personnel Levels (I-II) MRI Contraindications Screening Forms (Patients, Staff, Visitors) Implants Clearance Biological & Mechanical Effects Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Projectile, Torque, Heating & Acoustic Noise Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Pregnancy in MRI Environment Cryogens & Quench Anatomy and Procedures Central Nervous Imaging Overview of Nervous System Review Cross Section Anatomy Clinical Indications Pulse Sequences Brain/Spine Protocols & Procedures Musculoskeletal Imaging Overview of Peripheral Nervous System Review Cross Section Anatomy Clinical Indications Patient Position & Coil Selection Upper Extremities Protocols & Procedures Lower Extremities Protocols & Procedures Long Bones Protocols & Procedure Post Processing Techniques Body Imaging Overview of Cardiovascular, Urinary, Digestive & Reproductive System Review Cross Section Anatomy Clinical Indications Patient Position & Coil Selection Liver, Pancreas, Kidneys, MRCP Protocols & Procedures Vascular Protocols & Procedures Cardiac MRI Protocols & Procedures Reproductive Protocols & Procedures Post Processing Techniques

Audience

Radiologic Technologists
Ultrasound Technologist
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Vendor Personnel
Others wishing to expand their knowledge on MR Imaging

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.

Credits

ASRT Category A

This program provides 4 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.

Each Session:
Biennium CE Credits: 4
Structured Education / CQR Credits: 4

Tuition

Audience	Price	Member Price
Technologist	$99.00	$89.10

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Cancellation Policy

Webinars less than 8 hours of credit

Refunds, minus a $15 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations received at least 3 days prior to the program. Cancellations received within 3 days of the webinar will receive a credit toward a future MTMI program, minus the $15 processing fee. No refunds will be made after the webinar 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. WEBINAR ATTENDEES that cannot log in due to unsolvable technical issues beyond their control will be eligible for a full refund.

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