Content Areas (Codes):
The following Content Areas will be printed on the certificate for this course:
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Physics and Basic Science
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the RF coil designs commonly used in clinical MRI and the basic anatomy of RF receive coils.
- Discuss proper selection and use of RF coils to achieve optimal image quality, prevent image artifacts, and reduce RF heating risk.
- Explain correct identification of RF coil problems and the methods used in quality assurance of RF coils.
This journal-based CME activity is estimated to take 1 hour to complete.
Start Date: 4/8/2022
End Date for CME Eligibility/Online Expiration Date: 4/7/2025
Planners:
- Michael A. Ohliger, MD, PhD
- Yuxiang Zhou , PhD
- Yonggang Lu
Disclosure Statements:
RSNA controls the planning, development, and delivery of this CME activity and will strictly adhere to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
Listed below are all the financial relationships provided by individuals in a position to influence and/or control CME activity content. All the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated. Please note that any individuals not listed below have reported no financial relationships (currently or within the past 24 months) with any ineligible company producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care products used on or by patients.
- Michael A. Ohliger, MD, PhD: Speaker, General Electric Company; Travel support, General Electric Company.
Accreditation and Designation Statements:
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This journal-based CME activity can be applied towards the ABR MOC self-assessment requirement (SA-CME).
To earn CME credit, participants must correctly answer a minimum of 80% of the post-test questions and complete the course evaluation.
RSNA designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The RSNA RadioGraphics journal-based CME is an accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program (MOC) of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and has been approved by the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) for a maximum of 1 credit hour per article.
The RCPSC recording system (MAINPORT) will automatically convert the credit hours for this program to three credits per claimed hour (1 hour x 3 = 3 credit hours).
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/about-ama-education.
Price:
Non-member Rate: $35.00
Member Rate: $0.00
Refund / Exchange Policy:
RSNA will not issue any refunds or exchanges for online only versions of educational products or activities purchased online. Please review the entire product or activity description prior to purchase.
RSNA Disclaimer:
The opinions or views expressed in this activity are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, recommendations or endorsement of the RSNA. Participants should critically appraise the information presented and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for information surrounding any product or device mentioned. Information presented, as well as publications, technologies, products and/or services discussed, are intended to inform the learner about the knowledge, techniques, and experiences of RSNA faculty who are willing to share such information with colleagues. The RSNA disclaims any and all liability for damages to any individual user for all claims which may result from the use of said information, publications, technologies, products and/or services, and events.