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Describe current surface coil technology, field strength and gradient power, and pulse sequences that drive MRI of the central...

Module 1-MRI of the Brain and Spine

Describe current surface coil technology, field strength and gradient power, and pulse sequences that drive MRI of the central...

Identify patient safety hazards as they relate to the static magnetic field and transmitted radiofrequencies Identify patient contraindications to...

Module 3 – Patient and Facility Safety in MRI

Identify patient safety hazards as they relate to the static magnetic field and transmitted radiofrequencies Identify patient contraindications to...

Balance effectively the parameters of spatial resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, and image contrast Properly position the patient and affected body...

Module 8 – Musculoskeletal MRI

Balance effectively the parameters of spatial resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, and image contrast Properly position the patient and affected body...

Define the different types of MR contrast media Determine specific contrast media appropriate for different types of MR examinations...

Module 11-MRI Contrast Agent Safety

Define the different types of MR contrast media Determine specific contrast media appropriate for different types of MR examinations...

List postprocessing techniques and describe the benefits of each Assess which postprocessing technique is most effective for specific MR...

Module 5 – MR Image Postprocessing and Artifacts

List postprocessing techniques and describe the benefits of each Assess which postprocessing technique is most effective for specific MR...

State the advantages of the short bore MR system Compare advantages and disadvantages of the low-field and high-field strength...

Module 4 – MRI Systems and Coil Technology

State the advantages of the short bore MR system Compare advantages and disadvantages of the low-field and high-field strength...

Describe the role of gadolinium-based contrast agents in vascular imaging Explain the role of phase contrast and time-of-flight imaging...

Module 6 – Clinical Magnetic Resonance Angiography

Describe the role of gadolinium-based contrast agents in vascular imaging Explain the role of phase contrast and time-of-flight imaging...

Explain the unique challenges of imaging the heart Identify the basic anatomy of the heart and great vessels Explain...

Module 7 – Cardiac MRI

Explain the unique challenges of imaging the heart Identify the basic anatomy of the heart and great vessels Explain...

List the different types of tomographic imaging Explain how MRI and CT differ Explain the atomic structure of the...

Module 9 – Basic Principles of MRI

List the different types of tomographic imaging Explain how MRI and CT differ Explain the atomic structure of the...