Magnetic Resonance ImagingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Student
understand the principles of magnetically safe working
understands the operating environment of magnetic resonance imaging from the point of view of occupational safety
understands the main principles of implementing magnetic resonance imaging
knows the physical and device principles of magnetic resonance imaging
knows the structure and operating principle of magnetic resonance imaging equipment
understands the importance of utilizing artificial intelligence applications in magnetic resonance imaging
understands the challenges and opportunities of sustainable development, especially from the perspective of imaging technology
knows the principles of patient guidance in magnetic resonance imaging and is able to plan the referral event
knows the basics of planning, implementing and evaluating magnetic resonance imaging
knows the factors affecting the image quality of magnetic resonance imaging
knows the key anatomical structures of the head and central nervous system and understands their basic physiology
recognizes T1 and T2 weightings and can explain the difference between them
identify axial, coronal and sagittal directions from MRI images of the head
knows the principles of quality management and assurance of magnetic resonance imaging

Content

Physical foundations of magnetic resonance imaging
Operating principles of magnetic resonance imaging equipment
MR Safety practices in MR environment
Occupational safety in MR environment
MRI parameters and weightings
Patient guidance in magnetic resonance imaging
Sustainability from a perspective of imaging technologies
AI applications in magnetic resonance imaging

Qualifications

Plain X-ray examinations 10 ECTS, Safe usage of medical radiation 5 ECTS