MRS554 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Practice And Trends (16)

Abstract

This subject offers the theoretical components to the modality of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and also examines new techniques and applications of MRI.
The aim of this subject is to provide the theoretical bases of the practice, new techniques and applications of MRI scanning, and the mechanism to acquire information in order to perform as a professional in the field of MRI. Emphasis will be placed upon the scanning techniques, scan sequences and protocols, coil selection, clinical indications of the scan, pathology shown and patient management. Emerging developments, whether they be in clinical practice, contrast agents, equipment or safety practice, will be examined.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
Online	Wagga Wagga Campus
On Campus	Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2
Online	Wagga Wagga Campus
On Campus	Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MRS554
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
Two sessions	HD/FL	School of Dentistry and Health Sciences

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to demonstrate an understanding of the clinical practice of MRI in the areas undertaken in this subject,
be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specialised procedures used in clinical MRI
be able to undertake quality audits in the practice of MRI,
be able to demonstrate an understanding of safety in MRI and how it relates to clinical practice,
be able to review and synthesise appropriate literature in relation to current MRI practice,
be able to review and synthesise appropriate literature and relate medical radiations interdisciplinary learning to the broader health-care sector,
be able to demonstrate how to apply national and international research findings to the clinical setting.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

The scanning techniques, scan sequences and protocols, coil selection, clinical indications, pathology shown and the use of contrast agents in each of the following: Neurology, Abdominal, Thoracic including lung and cardiac imaging, Musculo-skeletal including cartilage imaging, Vascular, Breast, Prostate, Small Bowel, MRCP, MR urography, Whole body screening, Fetal, Paediatrics.
Patient care, sedation, monitoring, anaesthesia, emergency situations.
Contrast Agents: types of contrast material, contrast agent pharmacology, patient contra-indications, contrast agent protocols.
Quality in the clinical practice of MRI

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