MRI 263 - MRI Clinical Practice III

Description
This is the final of three 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 while under the direct supervision of a technologist and/or physician. This course focuses on the completion of all remaining competencies required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) following the Primary Pathway requirements. Upon completion of all required competencies, efforts will be made to enrich the student’s clinical education experience by arranging for participation in non-routine advanced procedures and protocols or in MRI clinically relevant special projects. These clinical assignments will be determined and arranged by the Educational Coordinator in collaboration with the Clinical Education Provider based on availability and clinical relevance. Emphasis will be placed on patient safety and comfort. Mastery of the professional values, attitudes, and behaviors necessary in the healthcare environment are expected. An online component will accompany the hands-on clinical practices aspect of the course to further advance learning within a learning community.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 24
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: MRI 260 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None.
Academic Program Prerequisite: Admission to the MRI Program
Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Provide patient care while demonstrating professional behaviors, attitudes, and values.

2. Perform MRI safety practices.

3. Produce quality diagnostic images.
Course Outline:
I. Outcome #1: Provide patient care while demonstrating professional behaviors, attitudes, and values.

A. Communicate professionally with patients and staff members.

B. Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment.

D. Employ proper precautions to prevent disease transmission.

D. Monitor linens and supplies and restock when necessary.

E. Demonstrate the actions required if a patient requires sedation, contrast media, is claustrophobic, or has an allergic reaction.

F. Demonstrate an understanding of a patient’s cultural, ethical, or value system differences.

G. Speak with patients in a professional empathetic manner to alleviate any concerns the patient may express.

H. Demonstrate professional ethics by reserving the patient’s modesty.

I. Demonstrate how to give proper instructions to optimize patient comfort and cooperation.

J. Adhere to national, organizational, and departmental standard, protocols, policies, and procedures regarding MR exams and patient care.

K. Ensure that professional performance and competence is reflected throughout the exam.

L. Consistently maintain patient confidentiality standards.

M. Perform safe, ethical, and legal practices.

II. Outcome #2: Perform MRI safety practices.

A. Maintain a safe work environment for patients, visitors, and health care workers.

B. Properly prescreen patients for contraindications to MR.

C. Ensure patient safety by correlating surgical, accident, and occupational safety.

D. Monitor the patient to ensure proper attire and that no unauthorized metals enter the exam room.

E. Demonstrate how to use earplugs or headphones to reduce possible acoustic damage.

F. Respond appropriately in emergency situation, i.e., crash cart use.

G. Monitor patient SAR levels.

H. Identify the safety zones within the MRI department and follow department guidelines.

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Demonstrate proper procedures regarding patients, protocols, safety, and equipment.

Monitor and evaluate student clinical performance.

Facilitate discussion.
Mandatory Course Components:
All clinical access requirements according to the program policies must be met for participation in the course.
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Practicum - 1:3 (min.)
Total Practica Hours Per Week: 24
People Soft Course ID Number: 104418
Course CIP Code: 51.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 5
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Radiologic Technology
Discipline: MRI
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.

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20230220T15:54:31
Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028