MRI 230 - Anatomy and Pathology

Credits: 2
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Description: This course provides an overview of pathologies and identifies anatomy seen on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) images of the brain, spine, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis and central nervous and musculoskeletal system. A basic understanding of the description, etiology, signs and symptoms, imaging characteristics, treatment and prognosis of those pathologies will be discussed.

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: Winter
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Course Competencies
1. Explore cross-sectional anatomy and pertinent anatomical structures on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) images.

2. Assess imaging applications used in MRI to demonstrate various anatomical structures.

3. Explore signal characteristics of normal anatomy.

4. Examine the terminology used in sectional anatomy and imaging applications.

5. Differentiate between normal and abnormal pathologic structures.

6. Examine the terminology commonly used in identifying pathologies.

7. Explain appropriate techniques used to improve image quality and reduce motion artifact.

8. Critique MRI images for demonstration of anatomy and correction methods for suboptimal images.

9. Summarize protocols for MRI procedures.