MRI 220 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Patient Care and Safety

Credits: 2
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Description: This course focuses on patient care, contrast media, magnetic field safety and safety issues concerning patients and healthcare personnel. Screening skills, patient assessment and patient education will also be covered in this course.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program. Registered radiologic technologist (ARRT), radiation therapist (ARRT), nuclear medicine technologist (ARRT or NMTCB) and sonographer (ARRT or ARDMS).
Corequisites: None
Recommended: None

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall
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Course Competencies
1. Examine legal and ethical aspects of patient care in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

2. Assess proper screening procedures and educational requirements for MRI patients.

3. Explain potential hazards and biological effects associated with MRI.

4. Examine patient care/safety procedures used in MRI.

5. Explain age-specific considerations necessary when performing MRI procedures.

6. Establish patient monitoring, assessment and physical assistance used in MRI.

7. Evaluate contrast media types and properties, administration routes and complication/reaction response.

8. Explain standard precautions and sterile technique guidelines.

9. Demonstrate effective communication with patients and healthcare workers.

10. Identify appropriate venipuncture technique used in MRI.

11. Distinguish different safety zones in MRI.