Spatial Resolution: A Pillar of MRI Image Quality
This course addresses critical knowledge gaps for radiology professionals by providing an in-depth exploration of spatial resolution principles and their impact on MRI image quality. This comprehensive program enables learners to recognize and interpret the factors influencing spatial resolution, such as imaging matrix, field of view, and readout length, and to differentiate between key concepts like pixels, voxels, and K-space symmetry.
Participants will acquire the skills to identify resolution-degrading phenomena, including T2 blurring and partial voluming, and implement techniques like zero-filling to optimize imaging performance. By developing competence in interpreting high- and low-resolution MRI images, learners will enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the factors that contribute to spatial resolution.
- Identify the differences between a pixel and a voxel.
- Describe the differences between in-plane and through-plane resolution.
- Recognize the characteristics of K-space symmetry.
- Define partial voluming, T2 blurring, and zero-filling.
- Identity MRI images based on low or high spatial resolution.
Matthew L. Hayes, BSRS, RT(R)(MR)(CT), MRSO, MRSC, President/Creator, ScanLabMR, Cary, North Carolina
Radiologic Technologists
This course has been approved for one (1.0) ARRT Category A CE credit(s) by AHRA.
Radiology Administrators
This course meets all CRA renewal credit criteria and has been approved for one (1.0) continuing education credit in the following CRA domain(s): Operations Management (OM).
Available Credit
- 1.00 AHRA CRA Credit
- 1.00 ARRT Category A CE Credit
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