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MRI Essentials

     

Course Details

Who is it for?
This course is essential for all members of the imaging and radiation oncology team including radiographers, radiologists, oncologists, physicists, technicians, technologists and others.  

Why do this course?
This course will enable you to fulfil your MRI responsibilities safely and effectively. Upon completion of this course you will have an understanding of the MRI unit and contrast used in MRI scanning, as well as correct practice for patient preparation and scanning.

About this course
It comprises approximately three hours of narrated video content divided into digestible twenty minute sessions, together with test questions throughout and an assessment at the end, awarding a CPD certificate. Footage includes illustrations, animations, live action, and recorded interviews.
This video course provides 4 CPD credits in accordance with the CPD Scheme of The Royal College of Radiologists, and has been approved for professional accreditation by the College of Radiographers until June 2027.

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The course is comprehensive, written by some of the UK’s foremost MRI professionals working in clinical settings, peer reviewed, and with contributions from leading experts. It uses proven educational techniques to make it engaging and memorable and it is designed to be relevant to the practical needs of busy professionals.

Section 1: Introduction to the course and MRI
Section 2: The MRI unit
Section 3: Preparing to welcome the patient
Section 4: The patient journey to the MRI unit
Section 5: Scanning
Section 6: Contrast and other medicines used in imaging
Section 7: Ending the examination
Section 8: Troubleshooting
Section 9: Running the MRI suite and managing adverse situations



Course Creators
Course Directors: Rachel Watt (Locum MRI Radiographer, Jersey General Hospital) and Matthew Clemence (Senior Scientist MRI, Philips Healthcare)

Expert Panel: Christine Heales (MRI Lead Radiographer, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and Lecturer, University of Exeter), Helen Estall (MRI Consultant Radiographer, University Hospitals Leicester) and Cath Mills (Clinical Lead Radiographer, Circle Health Group)

Interviewees: Stephen Keevil (Head of Medical Physics, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust), Martin Graves (Consultant Clinical Scientist and Head of MR Physics and Radiology IT, Cambridge University Hospital), Geoff Charles-Edwards (Consultant Clinical Scientist and Head of MR Physics, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust), Alexandra Lipton (Professional Officer, Senior Service Managers and Cross Sectional Imaging Lead, The Society and College of Radiographers), Matthew Clemence (Senior Scientist MRI, Philips Healthcare), Helen Estall (MRI Consultant Radiographer, University Hospitals Leicester), Cath Mills (Clinical Lead Radiographer, Circle Health Group) and Maria Schmidt (Clinical Scientist, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust).

Includes:

  • 210-minute on-demand video
  •  9 PDF scripts & further reading
  •  Regular breaks for questions
  •  20 question final assessment
  • Certificate upon completion
  •  Access on all devices

Audience
This course is essential for all members of the imaging and radiation oncology team including radiographers, radiologists, oncologists, physicists, technicians, technologists and others.


       Pricing
        Standard rate £89.99
        BIR member rate £75.99
        BIR member price, group licence code or special discount code can be applied at checkout and you will NOT be charged £89.99
       *VAT will be added at checkout where applicable

Please note the certificate provided on completion of this course will be in the name of the person who registered. Please don’t register for this course on behalf of someone else.