MRI Physics & Safety. 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course applies to MRI (Phase 3) and will provide the student with an introduction to the field of MRI. Topics will include an overview of MRI history and development, fundamental principles of magnetism, safety in MRI, equipment, terminology, and coils. This course will explain in depth concepts of MRI physics. Topics will include, image weighting and contrast, tissue characteristics, signal production, image formation, image acquisition & image production, pulse sequences, flow phenomena, artifacts in MRI, scanning parameters, contrast media administration, along with functional imaging techniques. MRI safety policies and procedures will be reviewed for hospitals/medical centers, and research facilities.