This course introduces the student to the principles of the MRI. It contains physical and clinical aspects of the imaging process. The physical part introduces the student to the principles of magnetization and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), principles of image contrast formation, image weighting and formation, pulse sequences, instrumentation and equipment and MRI safety.
On the other hand, the clinical aspect provides the student with a basic knowledge of the imaging protocols and parameters. Theses protocols include the imaging of head and neck, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis, lower limbs, and upper limbs