MRI Principles Sequences and Artefacts
Explain proton resonance and relaxation.
What you will learn
- Explain proton resonance and relaxation.
- Distinguish common contrast weightings.
- Describe spatial encoding and k-space.
- Recognise signal time and resolution trade-offs.
- Analyse common artefacts.
- Apply safe protocol reasoning.
Course content
6 lessons + final assessmentSelect a lesson to view its details.
01Resonance and relaxationNot started
O1
Enrol on this course to start learning and save your progress.
02Contrast weightingNot started
O2
Enrol on this course to start learning and save your progress.
03Spatial encodingNot started
O3
Enrol on this course to start learning and save your progress.
04Trade-offs in acquisitionNot started
O4
Enrol on this course to start learning and save your progress.
05Artefacts and diffusionNot started
O5
Enrol on this course to start learning and save your progress.
06Protocol and quality reviewNot started
O6
Enrol on this course to start learning and save your progress.
18 questions · 30 minutes · Pass: 15 correct
Who this course is for
Foundational MRI physics and sequence interpretation knowledge.
Prerequisite: Course 24 MRI Safety or a documented equivalent approved by RSZ; basic algebra is helpful.
Scope and professional boundaries
Foundational MRI physics and sequence interpretation knowledge. Does not qualify clinical reporting, scanner operation, protocol prescription or implant clearance.
References
- IAEA Diagnostic radiology physics handbook for teachers and students 2014 ↗
- IAEA Diagnostic radiology physics chapter teaching resources ↗
- US NIBIB Magnetic resonance imaging education resource ↗
- HPCZ National Healthcare Standards for Zambia Third edition February 2026 ↗
- Health Professions Act No 17 of 2024 ↗
- ASRT Practice standards for medical imaging and radiation therapy June 2026 ↗
- MHRA Safety guidelines for MRI equipment in clinical use fifth edition July 2026 ↗