Revised 08/2022

RAD 251 - Enhanced Patient Care for Magnetic Resonance (MR) Imaging (3 CR.)

Course Description

Applies critical thinking skills including but not limited to patient assessment and care, contrast administration and magnet safety as related to those patients receiving MR services
Lecture 3 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

This course is designed to facilitate critical thinking skills for students during the delivery of Magnetic Resonance examinations for patients of all ages.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: ARRT or eligible.

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:

  • Recognize the importance of adhering to magnet safety protocols.
  • Apply current methods of screening patients for MRI examinations
  • Discuss health related bioeffects of
    • Static magnetic fields
    • Time varying gradient magnetic fields
    • Time varying radiofrequency magnetic fields
  • Explain emergency procedures for quenching of magnet
  • Summarize current contrast agent safety protocols
  • Express current protocols for safety in scanning the following
    • Critically ill patients
    • Pediatric patients
    • Emergency department patients

Major Topics to Be Included

  • The Electrical System and Mains Supply
  • Components and Controls in X-ray Circuits
  • High Tension Generators
  • Fuses, Switches, and Interlocks
  • Exposure Switches and Timers
  • X-ray Tubes.
  • Portable and Mobile X-ray Units
  • Fluoroscopy and Image Intensifiers
  • Tomographic Equipment
  • Specialized Radiographic Equipment
  • Digital Imaging Systems

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Magnet Safety and Bioeffects
  • Patient Assessment and Care ( continued )
    • Pediatrics
    • Anesthesia in MR
  • Contrast administration and safety
  • MR of the Critically Ill Patient
    • Emergency Department Protocols