Module Descriptor
Title Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Computed Tomography Code (if known)
FMH018
FMH026
Level 11 Mode of Study P/T Credit Rating
and Semester Online Semester 1 20
Module Leader Simon Holmes
Module Team Simon Holmes, Louisa Armstrong and Clinical Application Specialists
Pre-requisites Health Professional working with MRI or CT
Co-requisites None
Prohibited Combinations None
Aims
To allow learners working with MRI or CT to gain the knowledge and skills to develop a more in depth understanding of
the theoretical applications of MRI or CT in order to enhance practice and service provision.
Learning Outcomes Assessed in this A B C D
On successful completion of the course the student will be able to: module
L1 demonstrate a critical understanding of the theoretical principles of image Yes * * *
production, optimisation and manipulation including the role of image
quality in patient diagnosis;
L2 demonstrate a critical awareness of the principles, function and necessity Yes * * *
of hardware and software options;
L3 critically analyse and evaluate the safety considerations and mechanisms Yes * * *
of quality assurance;
L4 critically evaluate the role of the radiographer within the scanning facility; Yes * *
L5 demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of the importance of Yes * * *
operating within the limits of one’s own knowledge in and appreciate the
important implications of this for clinical practice.
A – Knowledge and Understanding
B – Intellectual Skills
C – Practical Skills
D – Transferable Skills
Learning Experiences
The module will engage the student in the following types of learning experiences:
Keynote lectures 16 hours
Workshops / Seminars 16 hours
Self-directed learning 168 hours
Total 200 hours
Assessment Pattern
Summative
3000 Essay 100%
Evidence of engagement with online discussion Pass/Fail
Formative
Tutor and peer feedback during online activities
Supervisor feedback in the workplace
Can the assessments be anonymously marked? Yes
Content
Image production, optimisation and manipulation.
Scanning parameters.
Image quality: signal to noise, the recognition of image adequacy and artefacts and how to address issues.
Scanner hardware and software.
Safety, quality assurance and audit of equipment and the imaging service.
The scanning environment.
Patient management and service provision.
The role of imaging within the patient pathway and the justification of MRI or CT as the modality of choice.
The role of the radiographer within the imaging service.
Current developments in clinical imaging: hardware and software.
Main Texts
GREY, M.L. and AILINANI, J.M., 2012. CT and MRI pathology: a pocket atlas. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY, 2014. Safety guidelines for magnetic resonance
imaging equipment in clinical use. 4th ed. London: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.
MOELLER, T.B. and REIF, E., 2014. Pocket atlas of sectional anatomy: head and neck. 4th ed. New York: Thieme.
MOELLER, T.B. and REIF, E., 2007. Pocket atlas of sectional anatomy: spine, extremities, joints. 3rd ed. New York:
Thieme.
MOELLER, T.B. and REIF, E., 2014. Pocket atlas of sectional anatomy: thorax, heart, abdomen and pelvis. 4th ed. New
York: Thieme.
RAMLAUL, A. and VOSPER, M., eds. 2013. Patient centred care in medical imaging and radiotherapy. London: Churchill
Livingstone.
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGISTS, 2018. Iodinated Contrast Media Guideline.
Sydney. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
ROYAL COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGISTS, 2015. Standards for intravascular contrast administration to adult patients. 3rd ed.
London: Royal College of Radiologists.
SEERAM, E., 2015. Computed tomography: physical principles, clinical applications, and quality control. 4th ed. Elsevier:
Philadelphia. **
WESTBROOK, C. and KAUT, C., 2018. MRI in practice. 5th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Science.**
NB: ** denotes eBook available.
The student will be directed, but not limited to, online resources and journals including: Radiography, The British Journal of
Radiology, Clinical Radiology, European Journal of Radiology.
Other relevant details
Signed Date
Registry use only Date received
