Thorax Anatomy and MRI Positioning
A practical course covering thoracic anatomy, cardiac and brachial plexus MRI, patient preparation, safety, coil selection, and positioning for MR imaging assistants, radiologic technologists, and MRI technologists. It provides 3.25 ARRT®-accepted Category A CE credits that can be used toward ARRT® certification and registration renewal, state license renewal, and CQR requirements.
Course Description
Build a stronger foundation in thoracic MRI with a practical course that connects essential anatomy with landmarking, imaging planes, and patient positioning. Thorax Anatomy and MRI Positioning covers chest anatomy and physiology, thoracic landmarks, cardiac MRI, and brachial plexus MRI. Learners review the anatomical structures and imaging planes used in thoracic examinations while developing the knowledge needed for accurate orientation, positioning, and high-quality MRI imaging.
This course is ideal for MR imaging assistants who are building their knowledge of thorax anatomy and patient positioning in MRI, while also serving as a valuable refresher for radiologic technologists and MRI technologists. In addition to anatomy, the course reviews patient preparation, special patient considerations, MRI safety, coil selection, breathing instructions, respiratory gating, contrast administration, and positioning techniques for chest, cardiac, and brachial plexus MRI examinations. By bringing anatomy, safety, patient care, and positioning together, the course helps learners approach thoracic MRI examinations with greater understanding and confidence.
Expiry date: November 1, 2028
Course Modules
Chapter 1: Chest anatomy and landmarking
Chapter 2: Cardiac MRI
Chapter 3: Brachial plexus MRI
Who is this for
CQR Distribution
| IAMR-2024 |
| Patient Care |
| Patient Interactions and Management – 0.25 credits |
| IAMR-2024 |
| Positioning and Anatomical Landmarking |
| Body – 2.00 credits |
| MRI-2020 |
| Patient Care |
| Patient Interactions and Management – 0.25 credits |
| MRI-2020 |
| Procedures |
| Body – 2.75 credits |
| MRI-2025 |
| Patient Care |
| Patient Interactions and Management – 0.25 credits |
| MRI-2025 |
| Procedures |
| Body – 2.75 credits |
| PTH-2019 |
| Procedures |
| Treatment Sites – 0.75 credits |
| RA-2018 |
| Patient Care |
| Pharmacology – 0.25 credits |
| RA-2018 |
| Procedures |
| Thoracic Section – 0.75 credits |
| RA-2023 |
| Patient Care |
| Pharmacology – 0.25 credits |
| RA-2023 |
| Procedures |
| Thoracic Section – 0.75 credits |
| THR-2022 |
| Procedures |
| Treatment Sites and Tumors – 0.75 credits |
| THR-2027 |
| Procedures |
| Treatment Sites and Tumors – 0.75 credits |
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