Magnetic Resonance Imaging Examinations and InterventionsLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

The students learn the physical and equipment basics of magnetic imaging and know how to operate safely in a magnetic examination unit with different kinds of patients. The students will become familiar with contrast media used in magnetic imaging examinations and how they are used. The student will learn what magnetic imaging can be applied for and become familiar with the procedures. The students will also understand the importance of a multiprofessional team and their own responsibility for patient care.

Content

Magnetic imaging equipment
Image creation and core magnetic resonance
Magnetic imaging as an examination method
Technical side of imaging and image quality optimisation
Safe working in a magnetic research unit
Contrast media agents and enhancement media used in magnetic resonance examinations
Different patient groups
Patient guidance concerning examination

Qualifications

Topographic Anatomy

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students know about the principles of magnetic imaging from the viewpoint of physics and equipment used. They can explain the safety factors and contraindications related to MRI examinations from the patient’s perspective. The students know about the principles governing safe use of MRI enhancement media. They can name the commonest MRI applications. The students know the principles of patient care in patient examinations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students is familiar with the principles of magnetic imaging from the viewpoint of physics and equipment used. They can explain the safety factors and contraindications related to MRI examinations from the patient’s perspective. The students know about the principles governing safe use of MRI enhancement media. They are familiar with the commonest MRI applications. The students appreciate the importance of a multiprofessional team and their own role in patient care.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are familiar with the principles of magnetic imaging from the viewpoint of physics and equipment used and can apply these principles in image creation. They understand and can evaluate the safety factors and contraindications related to MRI examinations. The students are fluent in the principles governing safe use of MRI enhancement media. They understand the importance of the commonest MRI applications and related interventions for the patient’s overall care. The students know how to optimise image quality. The students appreciate the importance of a multiprofessional team and their own role in patient care.