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MRI Training Course for Technologists
About this Program
Start your MRI Cross-Training today - 94% Student Board Pass Rate
Prioritize better health through cutting-edge diagnostics
This online, 5-day live webinar or in-person MRI course combined with ScanLabMR™ virtual scanning completely redefines cross-training.
You will receive a comprehensive learning experience that meets ARRT structured education requirements for MRI technologist certification. In this MRI training program for technologists seeking certification, you will learn the basic principles and concepts of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), techniques in manipulating MR parameters to optimize image quality, pulse sequences, artifacts, patient education, screening and safety considerations, anatomy and physiology, case studies, MR protocols and more.
With your registration for this MRI cross-training course for technologists, you will have access to the ScanLab online MRI scanning simulation software. You’ll experience realistic MRI scans and clinical situations. You’ll produce images that would be achieved in a real MRI.
The instructors will include virtual scanning demonstrations to add practical understanding to their lectures. You'll have access to the MRI simulation software for five months.
This MRI program for technologists is perfect for those seeking certification, providing more than the 16 hours of structured education related to the content specifications outlined by the ARRT, required for MRI certification and registration.
The combination of live MRI tech training with experienced MRI experts and a virtual MRI simulator provides:
- Receive comprehensive MRI cross-training in just 5 days
- A complete set of skills to begin a promising career in the field of MRI which continues to have a significant impact on medicine
- Knowledge of MRI technology providing a basis for growth and future opportunities in the field
- Labs that replicate clinical scans creating real-world hands-on training without the risk to patients
- Accelerated skill building, critical thinking and retention for MRI certification exam success
You should attend this MRI technologist program if you are a radiologic technologist or if you have experience in the imaging sciences with basic or no previous MR experience. If you want to learn the principles necessary to operate an MR scanner to its optimal level, this program is for you.
What to expect from Scanlab simulations:
(Please bring your laptop to the in-person course.)
Approximately 3 weeks before the course begins, you will receive access to a ScanLabMR instruction module to familiarize yourself with the software. This introductory module takes less than an hour and needs to be completed FIRST.
After completing the introductory module, you will receive access to the ScanLabMR online scanning simulation software. This is to be accessed AFTER the ScanLabMR introductory module.
You will be given step-by-step instructions to complete simple scanning lab activities to familiarize yourself with the buttons.
We highly encourage ALL students to complete the pre-course work. Your participation in ScanLabMR PRIOR to your arrival will enhance your 5-day training course, which has a 94% pass rate when taking the board exam!
How ScanlabMR works:
ScanLabMR incorporates virtual reality with interactive patient and image acquisition to replicate the complex clinical aspects of day-to-day practice. The software also includes image reconstruction examinations and critical thinking questions to reinforce comprehension and retention.
The instructors include MR virtual scanning demonstrations throughout the course to provide a practical understanding of their lectures. You can continue practicing on the MRI simulation software for five months after the course.
ScanLabMR examines 3 key MRI knowledge and skill areas: SliceQuantTM to test slice prescription, ContrastLabTM to evaluate knowledge of the parameters that affect MRI image contrast, and ResolutionLabTM to assess spatial resolution understanding
How to Become an MRI Tech
MRI technologists should be certified to perform MRI scans. To obtain MRI certification, you must complete a radiologic technologist program or an MRI technologist program at an accredited institution. (Note: MRI schools require students to have an associate degree.) After completing the education, the individual must pass a certification board exam typically with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). An ARRT Registered Technologist may take the ARRT MRI exam after completing a continuing education course like this one with at least 16 hours of structured education plus performing clinical examinations on real patients as part of the application for the exam.
Educational Objectives
After this course, participants should be able to:
- Explain and review the basic principles of magnetic resonance imaging
- Utilize appropriate MR pulse sequences in clinical imaging
- Recognize and minimize MRI artifacts
- Incorporate current knowledge of biological effects and safety considerations when working in the MR environment
- Describe techniques in manipulating MR parameters to optimize image quality
- Explain proper selection and usage of MR coils to optimize image quality
- Discuss advanced imaging procedures of neuroimaging including cranial nerves and brain perfusion protocols and techniques
- Understand proper screening for patients and personnel when working in an MRI environment
- Demonstrate proper screening for patients and personnel when working in an MRI environment
- Understand patient care and communication needs for sedation, contrast media and infection control
- Discuss policies and procedures and legal liabilities in MR
- Understand implant cards and off-label scanning
- Understand protocols and procedures for special body imaging, including Enterography, urography and rectal imaging
- Explain the basic functions of ScanLabMR software in order to perform simulated MR scans
Why Live MRI Training?
MTMI champions your educational success, adapting to your preferred learning style with a variety of live MRI tech training options. Choose to join a live class alongside your colleagues or connect through a live webinar from the comfort of your own home. You can rely on our dynamic continuing education offerings to be:
- Engaging – Dive into live MRI bootcamps where our dynamic instructors actively share their expert knowledge in magnetic resonance imaging, ensuring you grasp the essentials first-hand.
- Structured – Experience the boost of our structured live training sessions. These sessions, with their consistent schedule, help you concentrate and guarantee the completion of your continuing education in MRI.
- FAST! – Accelerate your learning and prepare for your MRI technologist certification exam in just 5 days. Our focused live training packs essential information into a concise timeframe, optimizing your study and keeping you on schedule. In addition, you will have access to virtual scanning software for 5 months to reinforce comprehension of new skills.
Schedule
What this course will cover
Prior to Arriving
- Approximately 3 weeks before the course begins, you will receive access to a ScanLabMR instruction module to familiarize yourself with the software. This introductory module takes less than an hour and needs to be completed FIRST.
- After completing the introductory module, you will receive access to the ScanLabMR online scanning simulation software. This is to be accessed AFTER the ScanLabMR introductory module.
- You will be given step-by-step instructions to complete simple scanning lab activities to familiarize yourself with the buttons.
- We highly encourage ALL students to complete the pre-course work. Your participation in ScanLabMR PRIOR to your arrival will enhance your 5-day training course, which has a 94% pass rate when taking the board exam!
- Please bring your laptop to the in-person course.
MRI Training Course for Technologists
Times listed are in Central Time
Day 1 | |
| 7:30 am | Introduction Check-in & Registration / Log in for Webinar Attendees |
| 8:00 am |
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| 10:10 am | Break and Informal Discussion |
| 10:20 am |
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| 12:00 pm | Lunch (provided for in-person attendees) |
| 12:45 pm |
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| 2:45 pm | Break and Informal Discussion |
| 3:00 pm |
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| 4:00 pm | Adjourn for the Day |
Day 2 | |
| 8:00 am |
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| 10:10 am | Break and Informal Discussion |
| 10:20 am |
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| 12:00 pm | Lunch (provided for in-person attendees) |
| 12:45 pm |
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| 2:45 pm | Break and Informal Discussion |
| 3:00 pm |
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| 4:00 pm | Adjourn for the Day |
Day 3 | |
| 8:00 am |
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| 10:10 am | Break and Informal Discussion |
| 10:20 am |
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| 12:00 pm | Lunch (provided for in-person attendees) |
| 12:45 pm |
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| 2:45 pm | Break and Informal Discussion |
| 3:00 pm |
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| 4:00 pm | Adjourn for the Day |
Day 4 | |
| 8:00 am |
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| 10:10 am | Break and Informal Discussion |
| 10:20 am |
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| 12:00 pm | Lunch (provided for in-person attendees) |
| 12:45 pm |
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| 2:45 pm | Break and Informal Discussion |
| 3:00 pm |
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| 4:00 pm | Adjourn for the Day |
Day 5 | |
| 8:00 am |
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| 10:10 am | Break and Informal Discussion |
| 10:20 am |
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| 12:00 pm | Lunch (provided for in-person attendees) |
| 12:45 pm |
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| 2:45 pm | Break and Informal Discussion |
| 3:00 pm |
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| 4:00 pm | Adjourn for the Day |
*ScanLabMR™ is an MRI simulator that incorporates virtual reality with an interactive platform and image acquisition, replicating clinical exams. ScanLabMR also includes image reconstruction. *Schedule subject to change | |
Audience
Who should attend?
You should attend this course if you are a radiologic technologist with basic or no previous MR experience and are interested in learning the principles necessary to operate an MR scanner.
Program Faculty
Meet your presenter(s)
Paul Worthington
BS, RT(R)(MR)
Paul is a MR National Clinical Services Specialist with Philip Healthcare (Gainesville, FL). As an MR professional since 1987, Paul has extensive MR knowledge working in university hospital, mobile and private practice settings. He has held several roles ranging from staff technologist, clinical applications specialist and manager. His knowledge in MR and understanding multi-vendor capabilities make him a strong educator on this topic. Paul has been lecturing on the clinical and practical applications of MR since 2003.
Yu Liu
PhD
Dr. Liu has been with the Medical College of Wisconsin since 2015. He is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Chief in the Medical Physics Division of Imaging Services. He earned his Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, Durham, NC, 1991 and a Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering from Duke in 1993.
Ryan Draeger
BSRT (R)(CT)(MR) ARRT MRSO (MRSC) MRSE (MRSC)
Ryan Draeger is a Clinical Application Specialist at Canon Medical Systems USA. He has worked extensively in MRI and MRI education, specializing as an MRI Safety Officer and MRI Safety Expert through the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety. Ryan has spent a good deal of his career on protocol optimization for scanning difficult implants in MRI was well as educating others on how to do the same.
Credits
Accredited training programs
ASRT Category A
This program provides 40 hour(s) of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists approved by ASRT and recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. Category A credit is also recognized for CE credit in Canada. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.
This 40 credit activity provides the 16 hours of structured education related to the content specifications outlined by the ARRT, required for certification and registration.Location
Course location and hotels
| Houston, TX- February 10-14, 2025 | |
Course Location The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) | Accommodations: Courtyard Houston Brookhollow Reservations: click here |
Tuition
Convenient payment options available
| Audience | Price | Early Price | Member Price | Member Early Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technologist | $2,665.00 | $2,565.00 | $2,640.00 | $2,540.00 |
Early Pricing Guidelines
Qualifying 'Early' registrations must be made at least 21 days in advance for the program.
Cancellation Policy
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