A Review of Pelvic MRI Concepts and Applications

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-RPMC

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Identify strategies to improve image quality in pelvic MRIs and their importance in maintaining diagnostic accuracy.
Discuss the use of MRI for evaluating acute pain, orthopedic and osteoporosis-related injuries, gynecological disorders, and various cancers.
Review different MRI sequences and the pros and cons of each type of sequence depending on the differential diagnosis.

Outline:

Section 1: MRI in Pelvic Conditions

Introduction

Evaluation of Pelvic-Related Conditions

MRI in the Evaluation of Cancer

Key Takeaways

Section 2: MRI in Special Populations

Concerns With Contraceptive Devices and Pregnancy

Concerns With Children

Review

The Future of Pelvic MRI

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Clinical Vignette

Tanisha’s Story

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Lindsay Miller, RT(R)

Lindsay Miller RT(R) has been a radiologic technologist for over 12 years and has worked in a wide variety of roles, including clinic X-ray, occupational health X-ray, hospital X-ray at a level 2 trauma center, MRI at an outpatient center, and currently MRI at a level 3 trauma center. She has reviewed courses for Relias multiple times over the past 2 years. When she is not working, she loves to spend time with her family, play volleyball, and read.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Diagnostic Technologists and Technicians; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.