CCOG for MRI 140 Winter 2025
- Course Number:
- MRI 140
- Course Title:
- MRI Registry Review
- Credit Hours:
- 1
- Lecture Hours:
- 10
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Addendum to Course Description
MR Registry Review (MRI 140) is required as part of the MRI Technologist Certificate Program. It is a prep course for taking the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination for certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Prerequisites: MRI 101, MRI 102, MRI 111, MRI 112, MRI 121, MRI 122.
Intended Outcomes for the course
A. Review all concepts of magnetic resonance imaging in preparation for the ARRT certification exam in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
B. Provide MRI practice exams to prepare student for the ARRT exam.
Course Activities and Design
Review all concepts and previously presented materials during lecture and on-line units.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
A. Complete on-line study units
B. Complete classroom exercises and homework.
C. Complete mock MRI Registry Exam.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
COURSE CONTENT:
The student will demonstrate understanding of the following themes, issues, concepts, and develop the following skills:
THEMES, CONCEPTS, ISSUES
A. Patient Care
1. Legal and Ethical Principles
Ø confirmation of exam requisition
Ø legal issues
Ø patient’s rights
Ø ARRT Standard of Ethics
2. MRI Screening and Safety
Ø screening
Ø equipment safety
Ø environment
Ø biological considerations
3. Patient Assessment, Monitoring and Management
Ø routine monitoring
Ø emergency response
Ø patient transfer and body mechanics
Ø assisting patient’s with medical equipment
4. Interpersonal Communication
Ø modes of communication
Ø challenges of communication
Ø patient education
Ø medical terminology
5. Infection Control
Ø terminology and basic concepts
Ø cycle of infection
Ø standard precautions
Ø additional or transmission-based precautions
Ø disposal of contaminated materials
B. Imaging Procedures
1. Head and Neck
Ø anatomy and physiology
Ø contrast
Ø patient positioning
2. Spine
Ø anatomy and physiology
Ø contrast
Ø patient positioning
3. Thorax
Ø anatomy and physiology
Ø contrast
Ø patient positioning
4. Abdomen
Ø anatomy and physiology
Ø contrast
Ø patient positioning
5. Pelvis
Ø anatomy and physiology
Ø contrast
Ø patient positioning
6. Musculoskeletal
Ø anatomy and physiology
Ø contrast
Ø patient positioning
C. Data Acquisition and Processing
1. pulse sequences
2. data manipulation
3. special procedures
4. sequence parameters & options
D. Physical Principles of Image Formation
1. instrumentation
2. fundamentals
3. artifacts
4. quality control
COMPETENCIES OR PROCESS SKILLS
A. Complete worksheets, on-line unit quizzes and mock MR Registry Exam.