Physics and Instrumentation of Medical Magnetic Resonance City St George's, University of London

Overview

What you will learn

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

• Develop your understanding on the underlying principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (image formation, pulse sequences, weighting)

• Recognise and optimise different MR imaging sequences to improve MR image quality for diagnostic purposes and discuss their appropriateness for specific investigations with respect to tissue related pathology

• Confidently identify common image artefacts on MRI and be able to propose appropriate corrective measures and remedial strategies

• Further your understanding on improving the efficiency of the MRI examination by employing recent advances in software and hardware

• Expertly recognise the potential hazards of clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging and justify the need for quality assurance processes to monitor equipment performance and for patient safety

• Further your knowledge of patient safety techniques in the MRI context

• Develop advanced decision-making skills and critical evaluation of MR equipment specifications to help you make an informed choice of Magnetic Resonance equipment for a variety of clinical installations and procedures with respect to economic constraints

• Use specialised protocols to confidently and expertly evaluate image quality and identify ways in which to optimise it in any clinical context (scanner magnetic field, manufacturer or clinical setting)

• Demonstrate advanced critically appraisal skills of current research and literature in Medical Magnetic Resonance

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

• Form a reasoned argument in support of specific procedures, equipment and quality assurance activities

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

• Develop critical awareness of the importance of technique optimisation for the benefit of the patients

• Understand the importance of using evidence in improving radiography clinical practice