Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT266   19972-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  10/22/96  
MRT266      19972-19995 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Magnetic Resonance/Computerized Tomography Pathology Imaging
An overview into the applications, pathology, technical factors, correlation and financial implications of Magnetic Resonance (MR) and Computerized Tomography (CT) imaging. Designed for graduate radiologic technologists who wish to expand their knowledge of Magnetic Resonance and Computerized Tomography Imaging. Prerequisites: MRT263 and MRT264 or graduate radiologic technologist (A.R.R.T.) or permission of instructor.
 
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MRT266   19972-19995 Magnetic Resonance/Computerized Tomography Pathology Imaging
1. Describe specific clinical applications of magnetic resonance to include neurological, abdominal, pelvic, thoracic, joint, and extremity studies. (I)
2. Describe the specific clinical applications of computerized tomography to include neurological, abdominal, pelvic, thoracic, and extremity studies. (II)
3. Discuss technical factors utilized to enhance magnetic resonance and computerized tomography images. (III)
4. Specify the different types of artifacts associated with magnetic resonance and computerized tomography imaging. (IV)
5. Discuss specific types of pathology visualized using magnetic resonance imaging. (VI)
6. Discuss specific types of pathology visualized using computerized tomography imaging. (VI)
7. Compare and Contrast magnetic resonance and computerized tomography imaging to diagnose specific types of pathology and conditions. (VII)
8. Identify and explain the advantages and disadvantages of magnetic resonance and computerized tomography imaging. (VIII)
9. List and describe the research and new advances in magnetic resonance and computerized tomography imaging. (IX)
10. Discuss the financial considerations associated with development of a magnetic resonance and computerized tomography imaging center to include equipment, physical facility, personnel, maintenance, and contractual expenses. (X)
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MRT266   19972-19995 Magnetic Resonance/Computerized Tomography Pathology Imaging
    I. Clinical Applications of Magnetic Resonance
        A. Neurological
          1. Anatomy visualized
          2. Technique
        B. Abdominal and pelvis
          1. Anatomy visualized
          2. Technique
        C. Thoracic
          1. Anatomy visualized
          2. Technique
        D. Joint and extremity
          1. Anatomy visualized
          2. Technique
        E. Other
      II. Clinical Applications of Computerized Tomography
          A. Neurological
            1. Anatomy visualized
            2. Technique
            3. Contrast media
          B. Abdominal and pelvis
            1. Anatomy visualized
            2. Technique
            3. Contrast media
          C. Thoracic
            1. Anatomy visualized
            2. Technique
            3. Contrast media
          D. Joint and Extremity
            1. Anatomy
            2. Technique
          E. Other
        III. Technical Factors
            A. Magnetic resonance
              1. Field strength
              2. Coils
              3. Computer software
              4. Properties of specific nuclei
              5. Relaxation times
            B. Computerized Tomography
              1. Reconstruction time
              2. PIXEL and matrix
              3. Specific protocols
          IV. Artifacts
              A. Magnetic Resonance
                1. Motion
                2. Aliasing or wraparound
                3. Metallic
                4. Chemical-shift
                5. Radio-frequently field
                6. Other
              B. Computerized tomography
                1. Motion
                2. Metallic
                3. Beam-hardening
                4. Detector artifacts
            V. Magnetic Resonance Pathology
                A. Neurological
                  1. Pathology
                  2. Appearances and signs
                B. Abdominal and pelvis
                  1. Pathology
                  2. Appearances and signs
                D. Joint and extremity
                  1. Pathology
                  2. Appearances and signs
                E. Other
              VI. Computerized Tomography Pathology
                  A. Neurological
                    1. Pathology
                    2. Appearances and signs
                  B. Abdominal and pelvis
                    1. Pathology
                    2. Appearances and signs
                  C. Thoracic
                    1. Pathology
                    2. Appearances and signs
                  D. Joint and extremity
                    1. Pathology
                    2. Appearances and signs
                  E. Other
                VII. Correlation of M.R. and C.T. Images
                    A. Need for correlation
                      1. Examples of pathology
                      2. Unique anomalies
                      3. Differences in imaging
                      4. Patient risk factors
                      5. Contrast media concerns
                    B. Examples of image correlation
                      1. Case history
                      2. Diagnosis
                      3. Prognosis
                  VIII. Advantages and Disadvantages of M.R. and C.T.
                      A. Limitations of M.R. imaging
                      B. Limitations of C.T. imaging
                      C. Advantages and disadvantages of M.R imaging
                      D. Advantages and disadvantages of C.T. imaging
                      E. Potential biological effects of M.R.
                      F. Real and potential biological effects of C.T.
                    IX. Research and New Advances
                        A. Magnetic Resonance
                          1. Contrast media
                          2. New coil technology
                          3. Field strengths
                          4. Image display and recording
                          5. New procedures
                          6. Other
                        B. Computerized Tomography
                          1. Cine C.T.
                          2. Software updates
                          3. 3-D reconstruction
                          4. Contrast media
                          5. New procedures
                          6. Image display and recording
                          7. Other
                      X. Imaging Center Economics
                          A. Equipment
                          B. Physical facility
                          C. Personnel
                          D. Maintenance/contractual
                          E. Budgeting
                          F. Local, state, and federal regulations
                          G. Promotion of services
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