MRI 240 - MRI Image Analysis
Description
Case study analysis and student image portfolios will be utilized to evaluate for optimal diagnostic value. Critical assessment will include principles of quality image formation, identification of anatomy, identification of pathology, and parameter adjustments needed for differential diagnosis. Additional discussion will focus quality control procedures, PACS image display, image post processing, and image archiving.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Radiologic Technology
Discipline: MRI
Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20230220T15:54:07
Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028
Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Critique the Brain and Soft Tissue Neck MRI Images while following ACR guidelines.
2. Critique the Spine MRI Images while following the ACR guidelines.
3. Critique the Upper and Lower Extremity MRI Images while following the ACR guidelines.
4. Critique the Chest, Breast and Cardiac MRI Images while following the ACR guidelines.
5. Critique the Abdomen and Pelvis MRI Images while following the ACR guidelines.
6. Critique the Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (Brain, Neck, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis, Runoff) images while following the ACR guidelines.
7. Critique the New MRI Advanced Images (3T, Spectroscopy, fMRI, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Tractography etc) while following the ACR guidelines.
Approved for Online Delivery?: No
Course Outline:
I. Evaluate and critique MRI images while following ACR guidelines.
A. Evaluate images for appropriate positioning, pulse sequences, and overall quality.
B. Describe the criteria for imaging windows for different areas of the body.
C. Describe the typical imaging options used to optimize image quality for routine MR exams.
D. Maintain high-quality MR images via routine quality assurance practices.
E. Utilize parameters and imaging options to obtain diagnostic MR images with minimal image artifacts.
F. Describe the imaging parameters and options available to the MRI technologist for optimal MR imaging.
G. Describe image contrast appearance according to image weighting.
H. Describe consideration in designing an imaging protocol and state the applications of protocols in specific situations.
II. Differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy.
A. Identify and label normal anatomy as seen on MRI images.
B. Identify changes in anatomical sizes and shapes of structures that can indicate pathology.
C. Discuss the affect field strength has on the ability to visualize select pathology.
D. Critique and discuss routine brain images and evaluate for pathology.
E. Critique and discuss spine images and evaluate for pathology.
F. Critique and discuss soft tissue neck images and evaluate for pathology.
G. Critique and discuss upper and lower extremity images and evaluate for pathology.
H. Critique and discuss routine chest images and evaluate for pathology.
I. Critique and discuss abdomen images and evaluate for pathology.
J. Critique and discuss male and female pelvis images and evaluate for pathology.
III. Identify image artifacts and discuss corrective measures.
A. Determine the American College of Radiography (ACR) guidelines for quality control.
B. Describe common artifacts that occur during imaging.
C. Discuss the proper technique settings for routine MRI exams (i.e. TR, TE) in order to produce a quality image.
D. Discuss the cause and appearance of aliasing.
E. Discuss the cause and appearance of Gibbs, truncation.
F. Discuss the cause and appearance of chemical shift.
G. Discuss the cause and appearance of magnetic susceptibility.
H. Discuss the cause and appearance of radio-frequency.
I. Discuss the cause and appearance of motion.
J. Describe the effects of blood flow characteristics on image quality, including laminar turbulent, vortex, and stationary or stagnant flow.
K. Discuss the cause and appearance of partial volume averaging.
L. Discuss the cause and appearance of partial crosstalk.
M. Identify and discuss ways to correct the causes of artifact as seen on MRI images.
IV. Describe advancements in the MRI profession and analyze images.
A. Discuss cardiac imaging and evaluate images for pathology.
B. Discuss breast imaging and evaluate images for pathology.
C. Discuss the use of 3T magnets in the clinical setting and identify the affect field strength has on image quality.
D. Discuss the principles of diffusion, perfusion, spectroscopy, and fMRI.
E. Discuss the tissue characteristics of diffusion and perfusion images.
F. Describe and discuss the diagnostic value of diffusion and perfusion imaging.
G. Discuss the use of diffusion tensor in diagnosing disease processes.
H. Discuss the use of tractography to create 3D images used for surgical procedures.
V. Describe ways in which MRA imaging can be used to diagnose pathological conditions.
A. Discuss magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) imaging and its use in MRI.
B. List the types of exams that use MRA as a means of diagnosis.
C. Evaluate MRA images for pathology.
D. Discuss flow dynamics and its impact on MRA imaging.
E. Differentiate between phase contrast and contrast enhanced MRA imaging.
Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None
Instructional Strategies:
Online Delivery: 100%
Discussion Board
Assignments
PowerPoint Presentations
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Academic Program Prerequisite: Admission to MRI Program
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: C or Higher in the following courses: MRI 220 and MRI 260 and MRI 201 and MRI 261
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): MRI 222 , MRI 232 , MRI 262
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: N/A
Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: This course will be taught by an appropriately credentialed instructor to be assigned by the Consortium institution hosting the course.
Maximum Course Enrollment: 5
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
People Soft Course ID Number: 104445
Course CIP Code: 51.9999
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Departments?: NA
Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Companies?: NA
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