LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of the course the student will be able to:
- understand how protocol design of routine examinations affects tissue contrast and imaging planes
- use protocol parameters in order to produce images of high quality and reliable diagnostic yield.
- use techniques that improve image quality (e.g. artifact reduction)
- know the effect of imaging parameter modification on spatial resolution, SNR and scan time
- choose the series of sequences needed for imaging certain areas
- recognize anatomy on different planes
- recognize gross image pathology
Aim and objectives of the course is to present the indications for MRI and protocol design of different body areas. Also, to familiarize the students with practical use and protocol optimization depending on the region imaged and the particularities of the patient.
In the theory part the student becomes able to design protocol for routine applications and understands the reasons for specific parameter selection.
In the laboratory/hospital placement the student appreciates and understands sequence selection and design in order to optimize image in real work circumstances.
SYLLABUS
THEORY
1. Head and neck MRI protocols
2. Spine MRI protocols
3. Chest MRI protocols
4. Upper Abdomen MRI protocols
5. Pelvis MRI protocols
6. Upper Limb MRI rotocols
7. Lower Limb MRI protocols
8. The basics of functional MRI
9. Tissue Supression techniques
10. Artifacts in MRI
11. Acquisition gating techniques
12. Image quality in MRI
13. Parallel Imaging
14. Echo Planar Imaging
15. High field MRI
16. Flow phenomena and MRA