MRI 262 - MRI Clinical Practice II

Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites: MRI 261 (C or Higher)

Corequisites: None

College Level Prerequisites: None

Description: This is the second in a series of three progressive clinical courses allowing the student an opportunity to observe, practice, and master procedures in the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) department of affiliating hospitals, clinics, or other MRI provider facilities. Students remain under the direct supervision of a technologist and/or physician while in the clinical education setting. Students will advance the skills and knowledge they gathered in MRI 261 Clinical Practice I while engaging in more complex procedures and protocols. Emphasis will be placed on patient safety and comfort while fostering growth in the professional values, attitudes, and behaviors necessary in the healthcare environment. Students completing this course are expected to achieve a minimum of 12 competencies as listed by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) following the Primary Pathway requirements. An online component will accompany the hands-on clinical practices aspect of the course to further advance learning within a learning community.

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: None