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: MRI of the Brain and Spine introduces the learner to the concepts and techniques used in neuroradiological imaging, including surface coil technology, imaging applications, pulse sequences, disease processes, and protocols.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this educational activity, the reader will be able to:
ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT
This program has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for 3.0 hours of ARRT Category A continuing education credit.
HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT
Estimated time to complete this activity is 3.0 hours. The posttest and evaluation are required to receive credit and must be completed online.
FACULTY BIOGRAPHY
Thomas Schrack, BS, ARMRIT
Manager, MR Education and Technical Development
Fairfax Radiological Consultants
Fairfax, VA
While currently serving as Manager of MR Education and Technical Development at Fairfax Radiological Consults, Mr. Schrack also serves as Adjunct Faculty Instructor for Northern Virginia Community College, teaching MR physics and clinical procedures. He also serves on the Board of Examiners of the American Registry of MRI Technologists.
Prior to joining Fairfax Radiological Consultants, Mr. Schrack was employed by GE Healthcare in several roles, including advanced high-field applications development as 1.5T Marketing Manager. He is the author of Echo Planar Imaging: An Applications Guide, GE Healthcare, 1996; contributing author, Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine with David Stroller, MD, 1997; and co-author of two modules in the series titled MRI for Technologists: Technical Considerations of MRI and Body Applications of MRI with International Center for Postgraduate Medical Education, 2006 and 2009, respectively.
Mr. Schrack is a graduate of James Mason University, North Virginia Community College, and The Pittsburgh NMR Institute.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
ICPME is committed to providing learners with high-quality continuing education (CE) that promotes improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.
A conflict of interest (COI) exists when an individual has both a financial relationship with a commercial interest and the opportunity to control the content of CE relating to the product or services of that commercial interest. A commercial interest is defined as any proprietary entity producing healthcare goods or services with the following exemptions: (1) governmental agencies, eg, the NIH; (2) not-for-profit organizations; and (3) CE honoraria received by the faculty or advisors, planners and managers, or their spouse/life partner.
The following faculty, planners, advisors, and managers have NO relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CE activity:
Tom Schrack, BS, ARMRIT
Jacqueline Bello, MD, FACR
Kate Latimer, BSRS, RT (R)(MR)(CT)
Linda McLean, MS
Victoria Phoenix, BS
Lisa H. Schleelein, MEd
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
For their insightful reviews of the material, special thanks go to:
Jacqueline Bello, MD, FACR
Director of Neuroradiology
Professor of Clinical Radiology and Neurosurgery
Montefiore Medical Center
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, NY
Kate Latimer, BSRS, RT (R)(MR)(CT)
Clinical Education Coordinator for MRI
Health Technologies Division
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC
Recognition is also due the author of the original material, Gordon Sze, MD, for his significant and lasting contributions.
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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.