MRI Basics

Description: Whether you have in-house MRI or use a contract service, it is important for technicians and other staff to have a better understanding of how they can assist the patient and/or MRI tech during diagnostic imaging. This includes preparing the patient, answering questions, watching for potential problems, etc.
Objectives: Upon completion of this workshop the attendee should be able to:

• Outline the uses and relative advantages/disadvantages of MRI compared with other modalities
• Describe the fundamental basis of MRI and the basic hardware components of an MRI system
• Outline MRI safety issues in relation to the basic hardware of an MRI system
• Identify the main contraindications for an MRI exam and thoroughly screen a patient
• Understand the basic physics of MRI, and types and uses of pulse sequences involved
• Understand how MRI contrast and image quality are affected by MR parameters
• Identify uses and risks of MRI contrast agents
• Understand the role of the MRI technologist in relation to other personnel in the MRI setting

Presenter: Sue Dhawan, MS.; MRI School of Minnesota

3 Clock Hours / 3.3 Contact Hours

Please Contact Carol Gerlach at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 320-564-5015 if you would like to have your site connected by Videoconference to this workshop.

Pipestone County Medical Center
Rice Memorial Hospital
Perham Health
Paynesville Area Health Care System

• Brochure - MRI-The Basics.pdf

Available tickets:

• Unlimited "Medi-Sota Member" tickets
• Unlimited "Non Medi-Sota Members - $25" tickets