RAD3092 Magnetic resonance imaging (physics and technology)

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Present a comprehensive and critical description of the complementary nature of MRI relative to other imaging modalities

2. 2

   Enumerate and be able to justify the physical design and operational requirements for a typical clinical MRI system

3. 3

   Understand and explain the imaging parameters that define the contrast sensitivity in MRI

4. 4

   Understand and explain the imaging parameters that define the SNR and spatial resolution of MRI

5. 5

   Reconcile through a critical evaluation the advantages and disadvantages of gradient and spin echo recovery techniques

6. 6

   List in detail and justify the reasons for precautions that are taken in MRI to assure staff and patient safety

7. 7

   Explain use and development of the broader applications of MRI, including spectroscopic, dynamic and functional imaging

8. 8

   Use problem solving skills to define appropriate strategies to meet the needs of clinical imaging through MRI techniques, and to recognize deficiencies in images, such as reconstruction artifacts, and be able to identify the cause of such problems.