Magnetic Resonance Imaging Courses

Course Code Title & Description Credits Schedule
MRI 101

MRI Safety, Instrumentation, and Quality Assurance

In this course, students are introduced to the principles of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) safety for the patient as well as for occupational and ancillary personnel. The potential hazards and biological effects associated with the MRI environment and MRI procedures will also be discussed. Topics include magnetism, properties of magnetism, magne...

(2 Credits) View Schedule
MRI 110

MRI Physics I

In this course, students will be introduced to the physical principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), including the basic physics of MRI. Topics include magnetism, MRI signal production, image contrast, spin echo and gradient echo pulse sequences and an introduction to pulse sequence diagrams. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writin...

(3 Credits) View Schedule
MRI 120

MRI Procedures I

In this course, students learn the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning procedures for the central nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Topics include scanning pulse sequences, positioning and patient care, sectional anatomy, and pathology. Anatomical structures and the plane that best demonstrates anatomy as well as signal characteristics of ...

(3 Credits) View Schedule
MRI 126

MRI Clinical Education I

This is the first clinical course for certified radiologic technologists ARRT (R), who are admitted to the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program. Students will be introduced to the clinical practice of MRI with emphasis on basic magnetic resonance (MR) scan procedures, MRI safety and patient care. This course requires a 15 week, 32-hours/week c...

(4 Credits) View Schedule
MRI 130

MRI Physics II

In this course, students will learn advanced physical principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Topics include maximum intensity projection image formation, diffusion and perfusion, fundamentals of flow (including types of flow), flow motion correction and vascular imaging. Students will discuss imaging parameters, imaging options and tradeof...

(3 Credits) View Schedule
MRI 140

MRI Procedures II

In this course, students learn the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning procedures for the chest, abdomen, pelvis as well as advanced imaging procedures. Magnetic Resonance (MR) topics include scanning pulse sequences, positioning and patient care, sectional anatomy, and pathology. Anatomical structures and the plane that best demonstrates ana...

(3 Credits) View Schedule
MRI 146

MRI Clinical Education II

This is the second clinical course for certified radiologic technologists ARRT(R)(RRT)(CT), who are admitted to the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program. Students will observe, assist, and perform basic patient care and MRI clinical procedures under direct and indirect supervision. Students are expected to gain practical experience and demonstr...

(4 Credits) View Schedule
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