The Advanced Imaging Review MRI Registry Review Course for Radiologic Technologists includes 16 hours of detailed review of the full range of concepts students will encounter on the ARRT advanced level examination in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). This review is separated into the categories as defined by the ARRT which are: Patient Care, Safety, Image Production, and Procedures. This comprehensive review course will refresh your skills and understanding of the all aspects of MRI. This course has been approved by the ASRT for 16 category “A” continuing education credits and satisfies the new ARRT 16 hour didactic requirement for post primary eligibility.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the level and nature of care provided in MRI.
• Describe the basic legal doctrines and regulations that guide MRI professionals
• Describe the complex nature of MRI Safety and the role the MRI technologist plays
• Describe how various physical principles contribute to the imaging process
• Understand the various sequence parameters and options and how they interact
• Describe the process by which image data is acquired, processed, and stored
• Understand the full range of imaging procedures expected of MRI professionals

Course Outline

ARRT Exam Review

• Content and Specification Review
• Test taking tips and strategies

MRI Patient Care

• Patient interactions and management

MRI Safety

• Patient screening and preparation
• Magnetic Field interactions and complications

Physical Properties of Image Formation

• Physical principles
• Sequence parameters and options
• Data acquisition, processing and storage

Imaging Procedures

• Neurological
• Body
• Musculoskeletal