MRI for Technologists: Foundations of MRI

• 4712-303T   Basic Principles of MRI
• 4712-304T   MR Image Formation and Imaging Techniques
• 4712-203T   MR Image Postprocessing and Artifacts

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COURSE OVERVIEW
The skill of the technologist is the single most important factor in obtaining good quality diagnostic images. A successful MRI examination is the culmination of many factors under the direct control of the technologist.

This program includes the following three modules. To learn more about each module click on the link below.

4712-303T MRI for Technologists: Basic Principles of MRI

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4712-303T MRI for Technologists:
Basic Principles of MRI

Format:	Online Course
Credit:	2.0 ARRT Category A (accepted by ARMRIT)
Tuition:	$30   $5 Special Deal
Certificates of Credit accepted by ARMRIT

This course expires July 1, 2022

If you want credit, this course must be completed (i.e. view course content (PDF file), pass the posttest, AND print the certificate) by no later than June 30, 2022 by 5:00PM

Please note, after this course has expired, no aspect of the course will be accessible, including the course link.

PROGRAM INFORMATION
MRI for Technologists is a training program designed to meet the needs of radiologic technologists entering or working in the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These units are designed to augment classroom instruction and on-site training for radiologic technology students and professionals planning to take the review board examinations, as well as to provide a review for those looking to refresh their knowledge base in MR imaging.

COURSE OVERVIEW
The skill of the technologist is the single most important factor in obtaining good quality diagnostic images. A successful MRI examination is the culmination of many factors under the direct control of the technologist.

MRI for Technologists: Basic Principles of MRI introduces the learner to the fundamental technical concepts of magnetic resonance imaging including the physics of how hydrogen protons respond when subjected to a magnetic field to how changes in magnetization can be detected and recorded.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After concluding this educational activity, the reader should be able to:

• List the different types of tomographic imaging
• Explain how MRI and CT differ
• Explain the atomic structure of the hydrogen proton and its utility in MRI
• Describe how the hydrogen proton responds when placed in an external magnetic field
• Explain how a rotating magnetic field affects the behavior of hydrogen protons
• Describe how protons can be reoriented to longitudinal and transverse directions
• Compare and contrast transverse and longitudinal relaxation
• Describe the time constants relevant to transverse and longitudinal relaxation
• Explain Faraday’s law
• Discuss why and when free induction decay occurs

ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT
This program has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for 2.0 hours of ARRT Category A continuing education credit.

TUITION
Tuition for this course includes:

• Downloadable course content
• Unlimited access to the course
• Certificate of Credit

ICPME accepts American Express,MasterCard, and Visa.

Please note: tuition payments are non-refundable.

How to Enroll and Participate
Time to complete this activity is 2 hours.

• Click ENROLL NOW, CONTINUE through the shopping cart, CONFIRM ORDER, and ACCESS COURSE NOW.
• Once you are enrolled, you can return to this course anytime by logging to your account at www.icpme.us.
• Click on MY ACCOUNT, then click on the course title. 

How to Receive Credit
Your online account with ICPME serves as a permanent record of credit certificates earned through www.icpme.us.

• Login to your account at www.icpme.us
• Read the course content.
• After viewing the course content, login to your account at www.icpme.us, click on MY ACCOUNT, and click on the Session title.   
• From the course home page, click the buttons for POSTTEST and for EVALUATION.
• A passing grade of at least 75% is required to receive credit. You may take the test up to three times.
• Upon receipt of a passing grade, you will be able to print a certificate of credit from your account at www.icpme.us.

FACULTY
Daniel R. Thedens, PhD
Associate Research Scientist
Department of Radiology
Division of Diagnostic Physics
University of Iowa Health Center
Iowa City, IA

Daniel R. Thedens received his doctorate in electrical engineering from Stanford University. In addition to his research and teaching responsibilities at the University of Iowa, Dr. Thedens is an Associate Research Scientist in Department of Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Radiology - Physics, at the University of Iowa Health Center. He also serves as co-chair for the Radiology MR Research Advisory Board as well as Technical Director of the Small Animal MRI Facility.

Dr. Theden’s research interests are 3D MR image acquisition, rapid MR acquisition techniques, imaging of cartilage and other orthopaedic applications, cardiac MRI, and MR image processing.

We are grateful to Dr. Thedens for updating his original work, released in 2009.

Questions?
Contact ICPME:
information@icpmed.com

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DISCLAIMER
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

 

4712-304T MRI for Technologists: MR Image Formation and Imaging Techniques

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4712-304T MRI for Technologists:
MR Image Formation and Imaging Techniques

Format:	Online Course
Credit:	3.75 ARRT Category A
Tuition:	$56.25  Special Sale: $18.75
Certificates of Credit accepted by ARMRIT

PROGRAM INFORAMTION
MRI for Technologists is a training program designed to meet the needs of radiologic technologists entering or working in the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These units are designed to augment classroom instruction and on-site training for radiologic technology students and professionals planning to take the review board examinations, as well as to provide a review for those looking to refresh their knowledge base in MR imaging.

COURSE OVERVIEW
The skill of the technologist is the single most important factor in obtaining good quality diagnostic images. A successful MRI examination is the culmination of many factors under the direct control of the technologist.

MR Image Formation and Imaging Technique introduces the learner to the fundamental pulse sequences used for the majority of MRI acquisitions, the operator-controlled parameters that affect image quality, how images can be enhanced by the use of gadolinium-based contrast agents, how an image is generated, and how the interplay of spatial resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, and image contrast affect image quality.

After completing this educational material, the reader should be able to:

• Describe the two fundamental pulse sequence categories
• Explain the time parameters TE and TR
• Discuss how the flip angle affects image appearance
• Describe how images can be enhanced with the use of contrast agents
• Describe how 2D and 3D images are generated using gradient magnetic fields
• Explain the concepts of k-space and Fourier transform
• Adjust spatial resolution and image contrast to optimize SNR and produce diagnostic images
• List several additional imaging techniques and their contrast properties
• Describe how these techniques differ from conventional spin-echo and gradient-echo pulse sequences
• Explain characteristics that influence image quality
• Adjust common types of operator-controlled parameters

ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT
This program has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for 3.75 hours of ARRT Category A continuing education credit.

TUITION
Tuition for this course includes:

• Downloadable course content
• Unlimited access to the course
• Certificate of Credit

ICPME accepts American Express, MasterCard, and Visa.

Please note: tuition payments are non-refundable.

How to Enroll and Participate
Time to complete this activity is 3.75 hours.

• Click ENROLL NOW, CONTINUE through the shopping cart, CONFIRM ORDER, and ACCESS COURSE NOW.
• Once you are enrolled, you can return to this course anytime by logging to your account at www.icpme.us.
• Click on MY ACCOUNT, then click on the course title. 

How to Receive Credit
Your online account with ICPME serves as a permanent record of credit certificates earned through www.icpme.us.

• Login to your account at www.icpme.us
• Read the course content.
• After viewing the course content, login to your account at www.icpme.us, click on MY ACCOUNT, and click on the Session title.   
• From the course home page, click the buttons for POSTTEST and for EVALUATION.
• A passing grade of at least 75% is required to receive credit. You may take the test up to three times.
• Upon receipt of a passing grade, you will be able to print a certificate of credit from your account at www.icpme.us.

FACULTY
Daniel R. Thedens, PhD
Associate Research Scientist
Department of Radiology
Division of Diagnostic Physics
University of Iowa Health Center
Iowa City, IA

Daniel R. Thedens received his doctorate in electrical engineering from Stanford University. In addition to his research and teaching responsibilities at the University of Iowa, Dr. Thedens is an Associate Research Scientist in Department of Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Radiology - Physics, at the University of Iowa Health Center. He also serves as co-chair for the Radiology MR Research Advisory Board as well as Technical Director of the Small Animal MRI Facility.

Dr. Theden’s research interests are 3D MR image acquisition, rapid MR acquisition techniques, imaging of cartilage and other orthopaedic applications, cardiac MRI, and MR image processing.

We are grateful to Dr. Thedens for updating his original work, released in 2009.

Questions?
Contact ICPME:
information@icpmed.com

SPONSORED BY



DISCLAIMER
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

 

4712-203T MRI for Technologists: MR Image Postprocessing and Artifacts

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MRI for Technologists:
MR Image Postprocessing and Artifacts

This course expires November 1, 2021

If you want credit, this course must be completed (i.e. view course content (PDF file), pass the posttest, AND print the certificate) by no later than October 31, 2021 by 5:00PM

Please note, after this course has expired, no aspect of the course will be accessible, including the course link.

Format:	Online Course
Credit:	2.5 ARRT Category A
Tuition:	$37.50
Certificates of Credit accepted by ARMRIT

MRI for Technologists is a training program designed to meet the needs of radiologic technologists entering or working in the MRI field. These units are designed to augment classroom instruction and on-site training for radiologic technology students and professionals planning to take the review board examinations, as well as to provide a review for those looking to refresh their knowledge base in MR imaging.

COURSE OVERVIEW
The skill of the technologist is the single most important factor in obtaining good quality diagnostic images. A successful MRI examination is the culmination of many factors under the direct control of the technologist.

MRI for Technologists: MR Image Postprocessing and Artifacts describes the benefits of each type of postprocessing technique and which are more effective, and the major types of MR artifacts, their causes, and how to correct or eliminate them.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After completing this educational activity, the reader will be able to:

• List postprocessing techniques and describe the benefits of each
• Assess which postprocessing technique is most effective for specific MR scans
• Identify standard MR system evaluation features and their appropriate uses
• Define the major types of MR artifacts and their causes
• Identify which MR artifacts can be corrected or eliminated and which can only be minimized
• Appraise the best method for correcting MR artifact for a specific MR examination

ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT
This program has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for 2.5 hours of ARRT Category A continuing education credit.

TUITION
Tuition for this course includes:

• Downloadable course content
• Unlimited access to the course
• Certificate of Credit

ICPME accepts American Express, MasterCard, and Visa.

Please note: tuition payments are non-refundable.

How to Enroll and Participate
Time to complete this activity is 2.5 hours.

• Click ENROLL NOW, CONTINUE through the shopping cart, CONFIRM ORDER, and ACCESS COURSE NOW.
• Once you are enrolled, you can return to this course anytime by logging to your account at www.icpme.us.
• Click on MY ACCOUNT, then click on the course title. 

How to Receive Credit
Your online account with ICPME serves as a permanent record of credit certificates earned through www.icpme.us.

• Login to your account at www.icpme.us
• Read the course content.
• After viewing the course content, login to your account at www.icpme.us, click on MY ACCOUNT, and click on the Session title.   
• From the course home page, click the buttons for POSTTEST and for EVALUATION.
• A passing grade of at least 75% is required to receive credit. You may take the test up to three times.
• Upon receipt of a passing grade, you will be able to print a certificate of credit from your account at www.icpme.us.

FACULTY
Our appreciation goes to Thomas Schrack, BS, ARMRIT for his review and update of this material. We would also like to acknowledge the original authors of this material:

Jeffrey J. Brown, MD, FACR, MBA
Professor of Radiology
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO

Thomas Schrack, BS, ARMRIT
Manager of MR Education and Technical Development
Fairfax Radiological Consultants
Adjunct Faculty and Clinical MR Instructor
Northern Virginia Community College
Fairfax, VA

Alan H. Stolpen, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Radiology
Co-Director of MRI
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, IA

Daniel R. Thedens, PhD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
For their contributions to this material, special thanks go to:

Stephen Dashnaw, ARMRIT
Columbia University
New York, NY

Mark Flyer, MD
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY  

Questions?
Contact ICPME:
information@icpmed.com

SPONSORED BY




DISCLAIMER

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.