The 37th Annual Meeting of the
American Association of Physicists in Medicine
BASIC MRI PHYSICS AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR TECHNOLOGISTS
When: Tuesday, July 25, 1995; 12:00 Noon - 1:30 pm
Where: AAPM Annual Meeting
Hynes Convention Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Presenters:
Ronald R. Price, Ph.D.
Professor of Radiology
Vanderbilt University
David R. Pickens, Ph.d.
Associate Professor of Radiology
Vanderbilt University
The purpose of this course is to review the basic physics and intrumentation of MRI which is relevant to the daily clinical activities of MRI technologists. Specific basic physics topics will incluide the magnetic properties of matter, the origin and detection of the MR signal, relaxation times and MRI safety. Intrumentation topics will include the primary magnet, the radiofrequency (RF) transmitter/receiver, specific imaging coils and the gradient coils subsystem. Imaging topics will include a review of spatial encoding and image information, types oof pulse sequences (eg., spin-echo and gradient-echo) and the relationship oof user selected imaging parameters to tissue contrast and image noise.
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Who Should Attend:
- MRI Technologists and others who would like to increase their knowledge of basic MRI physics and instrumentation, especially those who are preparing for the ARRT advanced exam in MRI.
- Fee: $10.00
- This nominal charge incluides a one-day registration for the AAPM Annual Meeting, providing the opportunity to visit the technical exhibits as well as all scientific sessions, refresher courses, and symposia.
- Continuing Education Credit:
- Application for 1.5 Category A CE credits has been made to the American Association of Radiologic Technologists
- Registration:
- Only on-site registrations will be accepted. Please allow time before the lecture for this activity.
Douglas J. Wagenaar, Ph.D., wagenaar@nucmed.bih.harvard.edu