Fundamental Skills in MRI for Radiographers

Hybrid Course

This MRI course for Radiographers combines 2x single day live interactive study days (Parts 1 and 2) together with an e-learning programme and support.

E-learning can be completed at the delegates' own pace and will be available between the first and second study days, thereby reinforcing the building blocks of knowledge gained from the study day components.

Access to e-learning is via our dedicated e-learning tool.

Course Focus

This course focusses on clinical scenario based learning to support application of theory to clinical practice, improving fundamental clinical skills in MRI.

It is suitable for Radiographers who are relatively new to MRI or who want to understand the underpinning principles and improve application of the theory in their practice.

As a minimum, one to two months experience in the MRI department prior to the course is beneficial, but not essential.

We are proud to integrate the use of the Corsmed MRI Simulator within the course to assist delegate understanding of parameter selection and manipulation together with impact on image quality/scan time.

Relative SNR and accurate scan time is represented on all our examples together with manipulation of geometry and timing parameters.

More information regarding the Corsmed MRI Simulator can be found here

Delivery

Delivered by Radiographers and other medical imaging professionals, for Radiographers, the live interactive study days feature the Corsmed MRI Simulator, polling, discussion and breakout areas*

More information on the course leads can be found here:

Edward Proctor

Liz Beckmann

Access

Study day and e-learning access will require a PC/Mac or tablet (Apple or Android). Integral webcam and microphone is preferable for the study day component although mobile dial in audio is supported.

Course Content

Part 1

• Core relevant physical principles
• Equipment technology
• Safety and implants
• Protocol and parameter selection workshops utilising MRI simulator
• Optimisation of scan technique based on image appearances
• Image quality measures
• Common artifacts, causes and methods to reduce appearances

Part 2

• Imaging technique hints and tips
• Patient preparation and appropriate use of MRI contrast
• Benefits of sequence types and image weighting (MRI Simulator)
• Basic MSK anatomy, Basic neuro anatomy
• Common pathologies. What to look for and impact on imaging practice
• Understand reporter requirements and identify key cases for priority reporting

Book Your Place

Live interactive online study days are:

Registration 08:50. Course Times:

09:00-16:00 Part 1 

09:00-15:30 Part 2

Minimum 14 hours total course time including e-learning

*Course delegate numbers determine use of multiple breakout areas

Course Price: £295+VAT

Contact us if you require single day course attendance at either Part 1 or Part 2 only