The Indiana University School of Medicine Medical Imaging Technology offers an Online Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Education Program to fulfill the 16 credits of structured education required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) of individuals seeking post-primary credentials. This program assists in producing clinically competent graduates who communicate effectively, think critically and apply problem-solving skills in the healthcare environment. Graduates understand the value of professional development and growth and are qualified to work as advance-practice technologists in MRI.
Applicants interested in entering IU's Online MRI Education Program must be a registered radiographer (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine Technologist (ARRT or NMTCB), Radiation Therapist (ARRT) or sonographer (ARRT or ARDMS). Applicants who do not hold one of these credits can explore the Associate degree-level Radiography program to earn the appropriate credentials.
ARRT MRI Structured Education The purpose of the structured education credits is to provide the opportunity for technologists to develop mastery of discipline-specific knowledge that, when coupled with selected clinical experiences, helps to document qualifications. Candidates for the ARRT MRI Certification and Registration must document at least 16 hours of structured education. Structured education activities may be academic courses from an institution accredited by a mechanism recognized by the ARRT1, CE opportunities approved by a RCEEM or RCEEM+, or a combination of the two. Structured education documentation must include at least one CE credit or its equivalent in each content area listed below (i.e., Patient Care, Safety, Image Production, and Procedures). The remaining hours may be earned from any one or more of the content areas.
MRI Principles: Introduction to the basic concepts of MRI physics and fundamentals, as well as application of these principles in the clinical setting will be discussed. A brief history will be included in this course. Course Outline: Introductory Concepts, Nuclear Magnetism, Longitudinal and Transverse Magnetization, Resonance, Longitudinal and Transverse Relaxation, Image Weighting, MR Instrumentation, RF Coils, Technical Adjustments, Image Acquisition and Reconstruction, Pulse Sequences, Imaging Parameters, Patient Preparation, Patient Dependent Artifacts, System Dependent Artifacts, Environmental Safety, Patient Safety and Comfort. Course will be held ONLINE. 5 weeks. HRS/AHRA/ARRT 21 CE category A credits.
MRI Procedures: The goal on this course is to introduce the student to the procedures for imaging various anatomical structures utilizing MRI. Emphasis on Neuro, Spine, Body, Musculoskeletal and Vascular Imaging protocols. Normal anatomy will be discussed as well. Course Outline: Introduction Neuro, Brain, Cranial Nerves, Pituitary Gland, Introduction Spine, Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Introduction MSK, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Knee, Foot & Ankle, Introduction Body, Upper Abdomen. Course will be held ONLINE. Duration: 3 weeks. HRS/AHRA/ARRT 6 CE category A credits
MRI Advanced Imaging Procedures: This course is geared to introduce the most advanced imaging procedures and technical developments in MRI today. Emphasis with Neuro, Body, Musculoskeletal and Contrast Enhancement studies. Course Outline: MR Angiography, Advanced Neuro: Diffusion Weighted Imaging, Perfusion Weighted Imaging, Functional Imaging, MR Spectroscopy, Advanced Body Imaging: Contrast Enhanced MR Angiography, Oral & IV contrast Agents. Course will be held ONLINE, Duration: 2 weeks. HRS/AHRA/ARRT 6 CE category A credits.
MR Registry Review: This is an intensive two days Registry Review and preparation. It follows the format of the ARRT Examination, with emphasis on Review, questions and answers. Mock Registry Examination will be given and graded. Course Outline: Physical Principles of Image Formation, Data Acquisition and Processing, Patient Care and MRI Safety and Imaging Procedures Course will be held ONLINE. Duration: 4 weeks. HRS/AHRA/ARRT 12 CE category A credits
MRI Online Chats/Lectures: This is a weekly one-hour LIVE ONLINE interaction with Faculty and fellow students to review educational materials. Mondays 8:00pm to 9:00pm.
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This instructional video is just one platform utilized in IU's Online MRI Program to enhance your knowlegde and mastery of MRI Procedures.