91102 - Professional Laboratory III (RN)

Learning outcomes

Preparatory exercises for the internship.

Course contents

Theoretical part:

• Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging operation (static magnetic field, radiofrequencies, gradients)

• Specific safety regulations in MRI

• Description of main equipment and their functions (magnet, coils, cardiac trigger, etc.)

• Organization of MRI facilities and patient pathways

• Roles and responsibilities of healthcare operators in MRI

Practical part:

• Observation and handling of surface and volume coils

• Observation and use of accessory instruments (cardiac trigger, respiratory trigger, microphone, multifunction keyboard)

• Simulation of patient preparation and positioning procedures

• Exercises on basic protocols and emergency management in the MRI environment

Guided visit (being organized):

• Access to the MRI facilities at AUSL Romagna, to observe the real context and safety measures

Readings/Bibliography

Lecturer’s slides and SIRM (Italian Society of Medical Radiology) guidelines on MRI safety

Teaching methods

• Interactive lectures for the theoretical part
• Practical demonstrations with real equipment
• Small group exercises to promote active learning
• Case discussions and problem solving
• Guided visit (if authorized) to contextualize theory and practice

Assessment methods

Type of exam:
Written test composed of multiple-choice questions and open-ended questions.

Exam format:

• The test includes 22 multiple-choice questions and 3 open-ended questions.

• For each multiple-choice question:

  • +1 point for a correct answer

  • -1 point for an incorrect answer

  • 0 points if the question is left unanswered

• For each open-ended question:

  • +3 points for a correct and complete answer

  • -1 point for an incorrect answer

  • 0 points if the answer is omitted

• The total time allowed for the test is 45 minutes.

• No supporting materials (such as textbooks, notes, or electronic devices) are allowed during the exam.

• The maximum possible score, with all correct and complete answers, is 30 with honors.

• The exam is considered passed with a minimum score of 18/30.

Teaching tools

• Technical materials, real equipment, and equipment manuals
• Possible access to MRI facilities

 

 

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Office hours

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