MRI 262 - MRI Clinical Practice II

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 24

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: MRI 261 (C or Higher)

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: MRI 222, MRI 232, MRI 240

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 - MRI 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: Department Consent Required

General Education Distribution Category Met: None