MRI for Technologists is a compilation of 10 self-study units that cover foundational, technical, and safety concepts to advanced imaging protocols of various body systems. These educational units augment classroom instruction and on-site training, prepare learners for the review board examination, and refresh and enhance the knowledge of both radiologic technology students and professionals. Color images and embedded video enhance this learning experience.
Format: | 10 On-line Courses |
RT Credit: | 22.5 ARRT Category A |
Tuition: | |
Certificates of Credit accepted by ARMRIT |
For more information about individual courses or to purchase courses individually |
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Course # | Course Title | ARRT Category A Credits |
Tuition if Purchased Individually |
4712-101T | MRI of the Brain and Spine | 3.0 | $45 |
4712-103T | Advanced MRI Neurological Applications | 2.0 | $30 |
4712-201T | Patient and Facility Safety in MRI | 1.0 | $15 |
4712-202T | MRI Systems and Coil Technology | 1.0 | $15 |
4712-203T | MR Image Postprocessing and Artifacts | 2.5 | $37.50 |
4712-204T | Clinical Magnetic Resonance Angiography | 2.0 | $30 |
4712-301T | Cardiac MRI | 2.0 | $30 |
4712-302T | Musculoskeletal MRI | 3.5 | $52.50 |
4712-303T | Basic Principles of MRI | 2.0 | $30 |
4712-304T | MR Image Formation and Imaging Techniques | 3.75 | $56.25 |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The skill of the technologist is the single most important factor in the acquisition of high-quality diagnostic images. A successful MRI examination is the culmination of many variables under the direct control of the technologist, including imaging technique, patient safety, and the use of contrast-enhanced imaging agents. Comprehension of the physics of MRI, fundamental pulse sequences, the selection of appropriate imaging parameters based on the exam requirements, and the advantages of MRI for use in diagnosis of the individual body systems is the responsibility of the radiologic technologist to ensure safe and effective patient care.
ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT
This program has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for up to 22.5 ARRT Category A continuing education credits.
TUITION
Tuition for this course includes:
ICPME accepts American Express, MasterCard, and Visa.
Please note: tuition payments are non-refundable.
FACULTY
Jeffrey J. Brown, MD, FACR, MBA
Professor of Radiology
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
Thomas Schrack, BS, ARMRIT
Manager, MR Education and Technical Development
Fairfax Radiological Consultants
Fairfax, VA
Peter Caravan, PhD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Harvard Medical School
Associate Director, Institute for Innovation in Imaging
Massachusetts General Hospital
Alexander Guimaraes, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Harvard Medical School
Associate Radiologist
Associate Director of Abdominal Imaging Fellowship and
Medical Director, Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging
Massachusetts General Hospital
Mary Perrine, RT (MR)(NM)
Chief Breast MRI Technologist
Fairfax Radiological Consultants
Fairfax, Virginia
Alan H. Stolpen, MD, PhD
Associate Research Scientist
Co-Director of MRI
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, IA
Daniel R. Thedens, PhD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Division of Diagnostic Radiology Physics
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Lisa K. Wall, BS, RT (R)(MR)(CV)
Senior Applications Specialist
Duke Hospital Systems
Duke University School of Medicine
Department of Radiology
Durham, NC
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 and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
4712-101T MRI for Technologists:
MRI of the Brain and SpineIMPORTANT NOTE: This course expires May 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 5PM Eastern Standard Time on April 30, 2021Please note, after this course has expired, no aspect of the course will be accessible, including the course material.
Format: Online Course Credit: 3.0 ARRT Category A Tuition: $45Special Sale: $15 Certificates of Credit accepted by ARMRIT
MRI for Technologists is a training program designed to meet the needs of radiologic technologists entering and/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: 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:
- Describe current surface coil technology, field strength and gradient power, and pulse sequences that drive MRI of the central nervous system
- Characterize specific applications of MR brain imaging, including demyelinating disease, primary brain tumors, and vascular disease
- Explain the techniques of MR angiography and venography
- Discuss why MRI of the fetal brain is superior to ultrasound
- Describe various differential diagnoses including infections, inflammatory, and vascular disease and the role of MRI in narrowing the diagnosis
- Apply the correct imaging pulse sequence, plane, and coverage for the major clinical indications for brain MRI
- List the main clinical indications for spinal MRI
- Discuss the most common disease processes evaluated by MRI of the spine
- Describe the most common pulse sequences used for spine imaging
- Explain fundamental imaging requirements for spine imaging
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.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 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 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.Questions?
Contact ICPME:
information@icpmed.comSPONSORED 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.
4712-103T MRI for Technologists:
Advanced MRI Neurological Applications
Format: Online Course Credit: 2.0 ARRT Category A Tuition: $30 Special Sale: $10 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.
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: Advanced MRI Neurological Applications introduces the learner to the multiple approaches used to assess brain function, including diffusion-weighted imaging, perfusion-weighted imaging, BOLD imaging, and MR spectroscopy. Each of these techniques provides unique information about the brain’s function in the presence of pathology.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After completing this educational activity, the reader will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental principles of echo planar imaging
- Describe the mechanisms of diffusion- and perfusion-weighted imaging
- Identify clinical uses of diffusion- and perfusion-weighted imaging
- Describe the principles and applications of BOLD imaging
- Explain the basis of magnetic resonance spectroscopy
- Identify the various techniques used with MR spectroscopy
- Evaluate the factors that can affect the quality of MR spectroscopy
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 BIOGRAPHYThomas Schrack, BS, ARMRIT
Manager, MR Education and Technical Development
Fairfax Radiological Consultants
Fairfax, VAWhile 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, BSACKNOWLEDGMENTS
For their thoughtful reviews of this 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, Richard A. Bronen, MD and Carl E. Johnson, MD, for their significant and lasting contributions.Questions?
Contact ICPME:
information@icpmed.comSPONSORED 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.
MRI for Technologists:
Patient and Facility Safety in MRI--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This course expires November 1, 2021If 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: 1.0 ARRT Category A Tuition: $15 Special Sale: $5 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: Patient and Facility Safety in MRI introduces the learner to best practices for ensuring the patient is safe and comfortable throughout the examination, the biological and physical hazards of MRI, and the MRI suite layout and safety procedures.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After completing this educational activity, the reader will be able to:
- Identify patient safety hazards as they relate to the static magnetic field and transmitted radiofrequencies
- Identify patient contraindications to an MRI examination
- Describe procedures used to ensure patient comfort and safety during an MRI scan
- Describe the biological and physical hazards of MRI
- Explain the different zones in the MRI suite and the access restrictions for each
- Discuss environmental safety procedures in MRI
ACCREDITATION AND 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.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 1 hour.
- 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.comSPONSORED BY
DISCLAIMERParticipants 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.
MRI for Technologists:
MRI Systems and Coil TechnologyThis 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: 1.0 ARRT Category A Tuition: $15 Special Sale: $5 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: 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
ACCREDITATION AND 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.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 1 hour.
- 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.comSPONSORED BY
DISCLAIMERParticipants 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.
MRI for Technologists:
MR Image Postprocessing and ArtifactsThis 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.comSPONSORED BY
DISCLAIMERParticipants 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.
MRI for Technologists
Clinical Magnetic Resonance AngiographyThis course expires January 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 December 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: 2.0 ARRT Category A Tuition: $30 Special Sale: $10 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: Clinical Magnetic Resonance Angiography introduces the learner to concepts and techniques required for obtaining high quality magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). This unit familiarizes the learner with basic physics of MRA, the role of contrast–enhanced MRA, bolus detection techniques, and MRA image and data postprocessing techniques. MRA of the body and magnetic resonance venography (MRV) will also be covered.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After completing this educational activity, the reader will be able to:
- Describe the role of gadolinium-based contrast agents in vascular imaging
- Explain the role of phase contrast and time-of-flight imaging to create images using magnetic resonance angiography
- Discuss bolus detection techniques and timing methods
- Recognize patient risk factors and respond to the most common adverse patient reactions to MRI contrast media
- Identify common postprocessing reconstructions used in MRA
- List the imaging techniques used in MRA and MRV for various portions of the vasculature, including those that benefit from the use of contrast enhancement
- Describe how peripheral run-off images are acquired with contrast media using a stepping table
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
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
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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.
4712-301T MRI for Technologists:
Cardiac MRIThis course expires May 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 April 30, 2022 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: 2.0 ARRT Category A Tuition: $30 Special Sale: $10 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: Cardiac MRI introduces the learner to the anatomy and function of the heart and the mechanism by which blood is circulated through the heart. This unit will discuss timing methods that allow images to be acquired with the patient’s cardiac rhythm. Primary pulse sequences and planes of acquisition are reviewed.Common acquisition protocols are provided at the end of the material.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After completing this educational activity, the reader should be able to:
- Explain the unique challenges of imaging the heart
- Identify the basic anatomy of the heart and great vessels
- Explain cardiac gating principles and patient safety and setup
- Discuss the principles of the primary pulse sequences and image contrast
- Describe the principles of bright-blood and black-blood pulse sequences
- Demonstrate proper planes of acquisition for obtaining standard cardiac views
- Explain common applications of cardiac MR imaging
- Apply common acquisition protocols
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
- 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.
Your online account with ICPME serves as a permanent record of credit certificates earned through www.icpme.us.
Thomas Schrack, BS, ARMRIT
Manager, MR Education and Technical Development
Fairfax Radiological Consultants
Fairfax, VACurrently 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.
Questions?
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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.
4712-302T MRI for Technologists:
Musculoskeletal MRI4712-302T MRI for Technologists
Musculoskeletal MRIOriginal Release Date
June 2009
Material Review Date:
July 25, 2013Expiration Date
August 1, 2021
Format: Online Course Credit: 3.5 ARRT Category A Tuition: $52.50 Certificates of Credit accepted by ARMRIT 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 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 high-quality diagnostic images. A successful MRI examination is the culmination of many factors under the direct control of the technologist.MRI for Technologists: Musculoskeletal MRI introduces the learner to the basic imaging requirements for high-quality image acquisition, technical considerations, advanced MSK MRI applications, upper and lower extremity anatomy, and common pathology. Scan protocols are included.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After completing this educational activity, the reader should be able to:
- Balance effectively the parameters of spatial resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, and image contrast
- Properly position the patient and affected body part to ensure diagnostic images
- Explain the differences between arthrography and contrast-enhanced imaging and when each may be indicated
- Discuss advanced MSK MRI applications
- Reduce metal artifact in the imaging of prosthetic joints
- Describe and discuss upper and lower extremity anatomy and pathology
- Apply appropriate planes of acquisition for each body area
ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT
This program has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for 3.5 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 3.5 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
Thomas Schrack, BS, ARMRIT
Currently serving as Manager of MR Education and Technical Development at Fairfax Radiological Consultants, 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 and in 2013 was elected to the Board of Directors of the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
Manager, MR Education and Technical Development
Fairfax Radiological Consultants
Fairfax, VA
Mr. Schrack is the author of Echo Planar Imaging: An Applications Guide, GE Healthcare, 1996, and contributing author, Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine with David Stroller, MD, 1997. Working with International Center for Postgraduate Medical Education, Mr. Schrack has authored or co-authored several units of the MRI for Technologists series, including MRI Systems and Coil Technology, MR Image Postprocessing and Artifacts, Patient and Facility Safety in MRI, MRI Contrast Agent Safety, Advanced MRI Neurological Applications, MRI of the Brain and Spine, Clinical Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Cardiac MRI, and Body Applications of MRI.
Mr. Schrack is a graduate of James Mason University, North Virginia Community College, and The Pittsburgh NMR Institute.
Our thanks to Mr. Schrack for this update of Musculoskeletal MRI; Nancy M. Major MD, the original author of this material; and Fairfax Radiological Consultants for permission to use their images.Questions?
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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.
4712-303T 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
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
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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.