Magnetic Resonance Imaging (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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

Teaching methods

Lectures
Assignments
Laborations
Seminars
Exams

Location and time

The teaching dates can be found in the timetable and in Moodle.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Will be given in Moodle
Westbrook ym. 2011. MRI in practice. Available as an e-book from the Metropolia Library.
STUK & TTL 2015. Henkilöstön hyvinvointia edistävät toimintatavat magneettikuvaustyössä.
ESUR Guidelines on contrast media 10.0 (iodinated contrast media and gadolinium)

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Assignments can't be done in alternative way
Laborations can't be done in alternative way
Seminar can´t be done in alternative way

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The MRI exam covers both safety and equipment.
A failed exam can be retaken in a retake exam (grade 0)

Student workload

27 h x 5 = 135 tuntia opiskelijan työtä

Further information for students

The student confirms his/her place in the course by being present at the beginning of the lesson or in any other way agreed with the teacher, for example by returning the first learning assignment. If the student is unable to attend the start of the course due to illness, he/she can also confirm his/her place by informing the teacher in advance.

Learning assignments must be returned by the deadline. The course will not be assessed if the assignments are returned after the deadline. In this case, the student must register for the next semester's course.

It is not allowed to use or distribute any tasks, assignments or MATERIALS in any other way than in the student's own studies. Distributing ONLY with the teacher's personal permission.

Instructions on the use of artificial intelligence during the course are given separately. Students should familiarise themselves with Metropolia's AI guidelines and follow them in their study attainments.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam of MR both physics and safety / 0-5
Assignments of anatomy / Acc-fail
Seminar in MRI /Acc-fail

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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