Clinical applications of magnetic resonance imaging 1: brain, spine and musculoskeletal system
Who should attend this course?
This course is for health care professionals working in MRI. The course can be taken as a standalone module or as part of a postgraduate award. If you take this course as part of a postgraduate award you need to be a qualified radiographer and have a degree or equivalent.
Course content
The aim of this Clinical applications of magnetic resonance imaging 1 - brain, spine and musculoskeletal system course is to explore the applications of non-specialist clinical MRI to the brain, spine and musculoskeletal system.
This course covers the clinical applications of MRI to the brain, spine and musculoskeletal system. Scans of these areas have long been standard areas of MRI practice and are routinely carried out by new MRI practitioners. You apply the technical principles of MRI to meet the clinical situation, maximising scan quality and providing imaging to enable a satisfactory diagnosis. You also cover typical disease presentations and place MRI within the broader context of other diagnostic imaging methods.
The course content includes scan protocols and procedures for MRI of the brain, spine and musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system here is understood to include frequently MR-imaged joints such as the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow and wrist, together with soft tissues. In addition, you consider the adaptation of scan technique, where appropriate, to meet the needs of specific patient groups.
You study normal and abnormal image appearances for the anatomical areas highlighted above, with discussion of relevant common pathologies. There is also consideration of use of contrast enhancement, safety and risk-benefit, alternative imaging investigations, referral pathways, diagnostic effectiveness and image quality issues.
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How does this course map the NHS KSF?
This Clinical applications of magnetic resonance imaging 1 – brain, spine and musculoskeletal system course contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for:
- Core dimensions 2, 3, 4 and 5
Assessment
The assessment consists of a written assignment.
Why choose this course?
Entry requirements...
This course is open to all health care professionals working in MRI and who may not necessarily have a work placement.
2013
| Start Date | Link |
|---|---|
| 18/11/2013 | |
| 14/10/2013 |
Course fees
Credit level for this course: Postgraduate level 7 (15 credits)
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Contract funding for NHS staff
The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals.
If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.
Study routes
- Part Time
Locations
- University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield