1. Screening Patients, Personnel, and Non-Personnel for MR Safe, MR Conditional, and MR Unsafe Devices and Objects
2. Identify MR Safety Zones
3. Static Magnetic Field (e.g., Translational and Rotational Forces)
4. Radiofrequency Field (e.g., Thermal health [SAR], Coil Positioning, Patient Positioning, Insulation)
5. Gradient Magnetic Fields (e.g., Inducted Voltages, Auditory Considerations)
6. Communcation and Monitoring Considerations (e.g., Sedated Patients, Verbal and Visual Contact, Vital Signs)
7. Contrast Media Safety (e.g., NSF, Renal Function)
8. Other MRI Safety Considerations (e.g., Cryogen Safety, Fire, Medical Emergencies, Laser Alignment Lights)

(First four procedures performed on QC Phantom)

1. Signal to Noise Ratio
2. Center Frequency
3. Transmitter Gain or Attentuation
4. Geometric Accuracy
5. Equipment Inspection (e.g., Coils, Cables, Door Seals)
6. Monitor Cryogens Levels
7. Room Temperature and Humidity

The clinical experience requirements for MRI consist of 47 procedures in six different categories. The six categories include: A. Head and Neck D. Abdomen and Pelvis B. Spine E. Musculoskeletal C. Thorax F. Additional Imaging Procedures

1. Brain
2. IACs
3. Pituitary
4. Orbits
5. Cranial Nerves (non IACs)
6. Vascular head MRA
7. Vascular Head MRV
8. Brain Perfusion
9. Brain Spectroscopy
10. Soft Tissue Neck
11. Vascular Neck
12. Cervical
13. Thoracic
14. Lumbar
15. Spinal Trauma
16. Sacrum-Coccyx
17. Sacroiliac (SI) Joints
18. Brachial Plexus
19. Chest (Non Cardiac)
20. Breast
21. Vascular Thorax
22. Liver
23. Pancreas
24. MRCP
25. Adrenals
26. Kidneys
27. Enterography
28. Vascular Abdomen
29. Female Soft Tissue Pelvis (e.g., uterus)
30. Male Soft Tissue Pelvis (e.g., prostate)
31. Temporomandibular Joints (TMJs)
32. Sternum/Sternoclavicular (SC) Joints
33. Shoulder
34. Long Bones (Upper Extremity)
35. Elbow
36. Wrist
37. Hand
38. Finger/Thumb
39. Bony Pelvis
40. Hip
41. Long Bones (Lower Extremity)
42. Knee
43. Ankle
44. Foot
45. Arthrogram
46. Image Post-Processing (MIP reformation, MPR, subtraction)
47. CINE (e.g., CSF flow study, TMJs)

1. evaluation of requisition and/or medical record
2. identification of patient
3. documentation of patient history including allergies
4. safety screening
5. patient education concerning the procedure
6. patient care and assessment
7. preparation of examination room
8. Standard Precautions
9. preparation and/or administration of contrast media
10. MRI safety procedures and precautions
11. patient discharge with post-procedure instructions

1. selection of optimal imaging coil
2. patient positioning
3. protocol selection
4. parameter selection
5. image display, networking, and archiving
6. post-processing
7. documentation of procedure and patient data in appropriate records
8. completion of acquisition

1. analysis of the image for technical quality
2. demonstration of correct anatomic regions
3. proper identification on images and patient data
4. recognition of relevant pathology
5. exam completeness

Orientation to advanced placement program and positioning lab, including time spent on simulator in MRI lab on campus

related instruction to satisfy didactic requirements for apprentice to take the ARRT MRI exam.

Preparation course for the ARRT MRI exam