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Original Release Date
October 2006

Material Review Date
October 2012


Expiration Date
November 1, 2015



Faculty


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



Equipment Requirements
PC: Win7/Win8, Pentium processor or faster, at least 2GB RAM, Internet Explorer version 10/11, Mozilla FireFox version 33.0.

MAC: OS version 10.8/10.9, Intel processor, at least 2GB RAM, Safari version 6.2, FireFox 33.0


 

MRI for Technologists:
MRI Systems and Coil Technology


Format: Online Activity
Credit:  1.0 ARRT Category A
Fee for Credit Certificate: $10.00
 

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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: MRI Systems and Coil Technology introduces the learner to different bore types and field strengths, types of MR coils, and appropriate coil selection for optimizing the MR examination.

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

  • State the advantages of the short bore MR system
  • Compare advantages and disadvantages of the low-field and high-field strength magnets
  • Decide what type of magnet is most suitable for a specific MR examination
  • Describe the major types of MR coils and when they should be used
  • Discuss advantages and disadvantages of specific MR coils
  • Select appropriate coil configuration to optimize the MR examination

EDUCATIONAL CREDIT
This program has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for 1.0 hour of ARRT Category A continuing education credit.

HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT

Estimated time to complete this activity is 1 hour. The posttest and evaluation are required to receive credit and must be completed online.

  • In order to access the posttest and evaluation, enroll in the online course at www.icpme.us.
  • Read the entire activity.
  • Log in to your account at www.icpme.us to complete the posttest and evaluation, accessible through the course link in your account.
  • A passing grade of at least 75% is required to be eligible 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 online account.
  • There is a $10 fee to process a certificate of credit.

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  




SPONSORED BY

ICPME


SUPPORTED BY


Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals
 

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.