The Radiographic Assistants online course is run over two days to cover CT and MRI in more detail.

Delegates can choose whether to attend for one day or both of the days.

This modular two day course is aimed at expanding and updating the knowledge of Radiographic Assistants, support workers and admin staff based in MRI or CT departments. You can attend either one day or both days depending on your interest and availability. It is designed to provide a valuable insight into the roles of the various clinical teams, encourage best practice and help you further support your clinical staff. Lectures are delivered by practising clinical radiographers.

Course Content Topics include:

Day One : CT

The role of the assistant in CT
The principles of CT
Clinical terminology, body planes and anatomy
Radiation protection
Clinical CT and basic positioning
CT images, anatomy/pathology
CT contrast agents in CT
Role of CT in imaging

Day Two : MRI

The role of the assistant in MRI
Overview of MRI and how it works
MRI Safety and patient management
Care of the patient in MRI
Clinical MRI, patient and coil positioning
MRI anatomy/pathology
MRI contrast agents, cannulation
MRI Technology and terminology
Role of MRI in imaging

Lunch and plenty of refreshments are provided throughout the day

Radiographic Assistants MRI Study Day