Study Guide

Objective

Objectives:
understands the principles of magnetic resonance safety
understands occupational safety in an MRI environment
understands the main principles of conducting an MRI examination
is familiar with the physical and technical principles of MRI examinations
is familiar with the structure and operating principle of MRI equipment
understands challenges and opportunities in sustainable development especially from the viewpoint of imaging technology
knows the principles of patient guidance in MRI examinations and can plan a guidance session
knows the basics of planning, conducting and evaluating an MRI examination
knows the factors affecting image quality in an MRI
is familiar with the anatomical structures of the head and central nervous system and understands their basic physiology
knows the T1 and T2 weightings and can explain their difference
can identify the axial, coronal and sagittal planes in head MRIs
knows the quality control and quality assurance principles in MRI examinations

Content

Contents:
Physical basics of MRI examinations
Operating principles of MRI equipment
Magnetic resonance safety
Safety at work
Parameters and weightings in an MRI examination
Patient guidance in an MRI examination
Sustainable development in imaging technologies
Seminars
Laboratory work

Prerequisites

Anatomy and physiology 5 credits
Plain imaging examinations, 10 credits

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.