Clinical applications of magnetic resonance imaging 2: trunk, cardiovascular and oncology
Who should attend this course?
This Clinical applications of magnetic resonance imaging 2 - trunk, cardiovascular and oncology 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 2 - trunk, cardiovascular and oncology course is to explore the applications of non-specialist clinical MRI to the trunk, cardiovascular and oncology.
This course covers the clinical applications of MRI to the trunk, cardiovascular system and in oncology. These scans are an expanding area of MRI practice and are carried out by new and experienced 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 includes scan protocols and procedures for MRI of the trunk, cardiovascular system and in oncology. The trunk here is understood to include the thorax, breast, abdomen and pelvis but exclude the spine. The cardiovascular system includes MR cardiac imaging and MR angiography (MRA).The use of MRI in oncology includes all pertinent areas of the body, but with emphasis on the head, neck and trunk, which provide the main applications for MR cancer imaging. You also consider the adaptation of scan technique, where appropriate, to meet the needs of specific patient groups.
In addition 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 2 – trunk, cardiovascular and oncology 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 and a presentation.
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 |
|---|---|
| 05/05/2014 | |
| 10/03/2014 | |
| 03/02/2014 |
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