Course Overview
This live Cardiac MRI course is designed specifically for radiographers, MRI technologists, and advanced imaging professionals who perform or support cardiac MRI examinations. Combining expert-led teaching with real clinical case discussions, you will develop a thorough, practical understanding of cardiac MRI safety, anatomy, acquisition techniques, gating strategies, cine and flow imaging, contrast-enhanced protocols, and artefact management — building the skills and confidence needed to deliver consistently excellent cardiac MRI examinations in your department.
What You'll Learn
- ✓ Cardiac MRI safety principles, patient screening, and contraindication management
- ✓ Cardiac anatomy, chamber orientations, and standard imaging planes
- ✓ ECG gating, retrospective and prospective triggering, and breath-hold techniques
- ✓ Cine SSFP imaging, phase contrast flow studies, and cardiac function assessment
- ✓ First-pass perfusion and late gadolinium enhancement protocols and clinical applications
- ✓ Common cardiac MRI artefacts, troubleshooting, and practical workflow optimisation
Curriculum — 8 Modules
- 01 MRI Safety & Patient Screening for Cardiac Studies
- 02 Cardiac Anatomy & Standard Imaging Planes
- 03 Cardiac MRI Protocols & Acquisition Techniques
- 04 ECG Gating & Breath-Hold Strategies
- 05 Cine Imaging & Cardiac Function Assessment
- 06 Flow Imaging & Valvular Assessment
- 07 Contrast-Enhanced Studies: Perfusion & Late Gadolinium Enhancement
- 08 Artefacts, Troubleshooting & Workflow Optimisation
Who Is This For?
Designed for radiographers and MRI technologists who perform or support Cardiac MRI examinations, including those new to cardiac imaging and experienced practitioners seeking to formalise and expand their knowledge. Also suitable for advanced imaging professionals and cardiac imaging teams looking to enhance departmental competency and confidence in this specialist modality.
