emergenciesrepresentauniquesituationforanMRtechnologist.Therecommendedproceduresand responsibilities of the technologist will be discussed in these situations. This content also covers MR contrast agents. This introduction provides basic knowledge of MR safety, patient preparation, and monitoring of patients in the MRsuite.Thisinformationenablesthestudenttocommunicatebetterwiththehealthcareteamtoensure patients’ safety. Health effects and safety issues are important aspects of this diagnostic modality. MR211–MRIClinicalII–252ClockHours/8QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: None This course allows students to practice the skills necessary to obtain high-quality MR images, objectively alter protocols based on patient pathology or physical condition, identify image quality problems, and make appropriate corrections. The clinical is conducted at a clinical facility after or with didactic instruction. Activities include demonstration and observation, after which the student assists in performing the activity. Thestudentcanperformtheactivityunderdirectsupervisionwhensatisfactoryproficiencyisapparent.When boththestudentandinstructoraresatisfiedwiththestudent’sproficiency,thestudentwillperformstudies underindirect supervision to gain experience and expertise in MR imaging. This course is presented with a progression in competency levels in clinical performance objectives and competencyexams.Thestudentwillhaveaccesstothefacilities,personnel,examinations,andeducational materials to achieve the course objectives competently. MR301–SectionalAnatomyIII–24ClockHours/2QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: None This course studies human anatomy in axial, sagittal, and coronal planes. Other imaging planes are studied whenrelevantfordemonstratinganatomyinspecificregions.CorrelationtoMRIispracticedinthiscourse. Bony, muscular, vascular, organs, and soft tissues of the following anatomical regions are studied: the central nervoussystem(brainandspine),otherstructuresinthehead,softtissueneck,musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. MR302–PhysicsI–31ClockHours/3QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: None This course provides a comprehensive overview of MR imaging. Topics include instrumentation, magnetism, NMRsignalproduction,tissuecharacteristics, spatial localization, pulse sequencing, imaging parameters/options, special applications, safety, and quality assurance. Advanced-level training is included, whichprovidesactivities related to physical principles and quality assurance procedures. MR303–MRIProtocolsandProceduresII–42ClockHours/4QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: None This course provides the student with imaging techniques related to the CNS, neck, thorax, musculoskeletal system, and abdominopelvic regions. Students will learn the specific clinical application, available coils, their use, considerations in the scan sequences, specific protocol choices (i.e., slice thickness, phase direction, flow compensation), and positioning criteria. Anatomicalstructures, the plane that best demonstrates anatomy, and signal characteristics of normal and abnormalstructureswill be discussed. The pharmacology of MRI will be discussed. MR304–MRIPathologyinDiagnosticImaging–36ClockHours/3.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: None This course familiarizes students with the common pathologies in magnetic resonance imaging and their appearanceswithvariousimagingprotocols.Thecoursecontentwillincludeallcommonlyimagedbody 277