Clinical Applications of Medical Magnetic Resonance City St George's, University of London

Overview

What you will learn

On successful completion of this Clinical Applications of Medical Magnetic Resonance course offered by City St George's, University of London , you will be expected to be able to:

• Confidently recognise and critically discuss the appropriate imaging techniques, protocols, patient-centred imaging methods for a range of patient referrals and clinical conditions

• Differentiate between normal and abnormal appearances on MRI images at different anatomical areas of the human body

• Develop knowledge in the use of new, specialist and advanced imaging techniques to ensure the anatomy of interest and suspected pathology is highlighted in different complex clinical scenarios

• Expertly identify the cause(s) of different artefacts (s) which may be seen in the image(s) produced

• Discuss the legislation and exercise your critical reflection on safety requirements for the management of a clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging unit

• Demonstrate clinical management of patients within the MRI setting.

• Critically evaluate the MRI images for different anatomy and a range of pathologies

• Demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills within the clinical applications of MRI, to ensure the technology and protocol employed is tailored to the clinical request and optimised to patient needs and the respective pathology

• Justify the use of MRI for a range of clinical conditions

• Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication and oral

• presentation skills as well as the ability to discuss and address enquiries about advanced clinical topics in your area of specialisation

• Critically evaluate relevant literature and research

• Confidently synthesise research evidence into comprehensive reports using advanced academic writing skills.

• Demonstrate empathy and respect for patients presenting for clinical MRI Examinations

• Provide care that takes account of cultural differences and patient needs in light of their clinical condition so that care can be modified to be patient-centred care

• Demonstrate respect for the intellectual work of others by accurate and appropriate referencing of published work.