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May 21, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MRIT 111 - MRI Orientation and Patient Safety
PREREQUISITES: Certification and Registration with the ARRT in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine (registration through NMTCB is also accepted), Radiation Therapy, or Sonography (registration through ARDMS is also accepted) and Program Chair Approval
PROGRAM: Medical Imaging
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2021
Content provides a fundamental background in ethics. The historical and philosophical basis of ethics and the elements of ethical behavior are discussed. The student examines a variety of ethical issues and dilemmas found in clinical practice. Content also provides an overview of the foundations in radiologic science and the practitioner’s role in the healthcare delivery system. The principles, practices and policies of health care organizations are examined and discussed in addition to the professional responsibilities of the MR technologist. Lastly, the content in this section provides information on the principles of MR safety and concepts that relate to the safety of MR equipment. Because the MR environment poses unique risks to patients and personnel, screening questionnaires (both verbal and written) must be completed by all individuals entering the MR suite. Education of patients and personnel is essential to preventing MR incidents. This section also discusses handling patient and magnet- related emergencies within the MR environment, the reporting of incidents to an MR Safety Officer, and safe administration of contrast media.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student is expected to:
- Discuss the origins of medical ethics, apply medical/professional ethics and moral reasoning and explain ethical considerations in health care delivery.
- Identify specific situations and conditions that give rise to ethical dilemmas in health care.
- Explain legal issue considerations that are embodied in the principles of patients’ rights, the doctrine of informed (patient) consent and other issues related to patients’ rights.
- Explain the legal implications of professional liability, malpractice, professional negligence and other legal doctrines applicable to professional practice.
- Identify information systems used to manage and transfer a patient’s protected health information as well as identify standards used to secure and manage the compliance of protected health information.
- Identify other health science professions that participate in the patient’s total health care and various health care continuum environments involved in the delivery of health care.
- Discuss the role and value of a philosophy and mission statement to the operation of an institution and the responsibilities and relationships of radiologic science personnel, all personnel and support systems in the radiology organization.
- Differentiate among different accreditation types and describe continuing education requirements evaluation mechanisms at the national, state and regional levels, as well as, the regulatory agencies relevant to the fundamentals of imaging science and health care.
- Define credentialing, certification, registration, licensure and regulations. Discuss the purpose, function and activities of professional organizations at the local, state, national and international levels. Discuss professional development and advancement opportunities and identify the benefits of continuing education as related to improved patient care and professional enhancement.
- List MR safety organizations and identify the role of each organization in MR safety.
- Define the three different magnetic fields associated with MR imaging and analyze the safety concerns associated with each one.
- Identify and discuss the various components of MR safety screening for patients and personnel and describe the process of reporting MR safety incidents, as well as, identify and discuss the various components of MR safety screening for equipment.
- Recognize emergencies that can occur in MR imaging, and explain appropriate actions required for the technologist.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Ethics and Ethical Behavior and Considerations
- Legal Issues
- Protected Health Information
- Compliance
- The Health Science Professions
- Health Care Continuum
- Hospital Organization
- Radiology Organization
- Continuing Education Requirements
- Accreditation
- Regulatory Agencies
- Professional Credentialing
- Professional Organizations
- Introduction to Safety
- Professional Development & Advancement
- Static Magnetic Field
- Radio Frequency (RF) Magnetic Field
- Gradient Magnetic Fields
- Patient & Personnel Safety Screening in MR
- Monitoring of Ancillary Equipment
- (Technologist Responsibilities)
- Safety in MR Contrast
- Equipment Safety Screening in MR Environment
- Administration
- (Technologist Responsibilities)
- Emergencies in the MR Environment
- Requiring Technologist Action
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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