Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge Outcomes:
Throughout this module, students will further develop and consolidate the knowledge, professional skills and personal attributes relevant to their future professional practice in MRI in a manner that is largely self-directed. On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
K1) Explain the underlying physical principles and clinical applications of MRI relative to the evaluation of haemorrhage and diffusion-weighted imaging.
K2) Evaluate the contribution of MRI to overall patient management relative to the presenting clinical history and the potential role of other imaging modalities for the following MR examination types: paediatric MRI, MR angiography, MR enterography, MR colonography, rectal MRI, foetal MRI and MRI in pregnancy.
For the above MR examination types:
K3) Critically evaluate the choice of and modifications to MR scanning protocols and pulse sequence parameters in the context of diverse patient presentations, clinical indications and image quality optimisation.
K4) Synthesise current theories in MR imaging and integrate these into decision-making and problem-solving activities.
K5) Critically evaluate MR images based on signal intensity characteristics associated with normal anatomy and with disease.
Professional Skills & Competence Outcomes:
The module will facilitate the further development of professional clinical skills required to enable the student to progress towards the achievement of practical clinical competence in MRI. On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
S1) Apply the knowledge and practical skills gained to competently perform MR examinations of the CNS, head & neck, musculoskeletal system, abdomen, pelvis and vascular system with minimal supervision from senior clinical colleagues.
S2) Identify challenges relating to patient care, MR safety and MR scanning practice and suggest/ apply appropriate response strategies.
Attitudes & Quality / Personal Development Outcomes:
The module aims to encourage the student’s development as an effective member of the healthcare team. On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
A1) Negotiate appropriate clinical experience to facilitate achievement of the module learning outcomes.
A2) Reflect on and critically appraise individual knowledge, technical and professional performance relative to best practice.
Indicative Module Content:
This module addresses a range of topics that inform and direct clinical MR scanning practice across a range of anatomical regions. These include: the principles, applications and MR appearances in normality and disease relative to: haemorrhage, diffusion-weighted imaging, paediatric MRI, MR angiography, MR enterography, rectal MRI, foetal MRI and MRI in pregnancy.