In this course, students are introduced to the principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) safety for the patient as well as occupational and ancillary personnel. The potential hazards and biological effects associated with the MRI environment and MRI procedures will also be discussed. Topics include magnetism, properties of magnetism, MR system components, MR magnets, radio frequency (RF) systems, gradient systems, system shielding, patient screening, contrast agents, and safety zones.
Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Admission to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program.
Class offerings by semester
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Class offerings by semester is offered as a planning tool. Please refer to the course
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Day Class (before 5 p.m.)
Online Class
| Description | Hours |
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| Credits | 2 |
| Lecture Hours | 30 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Lab Hours | 0 |
| Other Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 30 |