MRS554 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Practice And Trends (16)

This subject provides the theoretical basis of practice in the modality of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and examines advanced techniques and new applications and future directions 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.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2022.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

Two sessions

School

Centre of Rural Dentistry and Oral Health

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to apply knowledge and skills, and critically discuss the clinical practice of MRI in the areas undertaken in this subject;
  • be able to apply and critically discuss the technical knowledge required to undertake the specialised procedures used in clinical MRI;
  • be able to undertake quality audits in the practice of MRI;
  • be able to review, synthesise and apply evidence-based literature in relation to current MRI practice and Medical Radiations interdisciplinary learning; and
  • be able to investigate safety in MRI and examine its relationship to clinical practice, patient management and professional decision making.

Syllabus

This 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; and
  • Quality in the clinical practice of MRI.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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