Basics of MRI Workshop

This is a two-day MRI workshop specifically designed to benefit Radiographers and Radiologists working on, or interested in MRI, both in a clinical and research environment.

The course will consist of a series of lectures, followed by practical sessions based on the theory. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with MRI parameters on the various MRI pulse sequences, which will provide a better understanding of the latter.

Course fee is R 5 000 per person
CPD points = 14 Units | Level 1

Course content:

• MR safety
• Components of the scanner
• Signal creation
• Image creation
• Image formation
• MR Contrast

View the full course programme

A Certificate of Attendance and CPD points will be issued to participants of the course.

The course is held at the Cape Universities Body Imaging Centre (CUBIC) which hosts Africa’s first 3T Magnetom Skyra, whole body research scanner. CUBIC UCT is situated adjacent to the Psychiatry block at Groote Schuur Hospital.

For more information or to register email ce.administration@uct.ac.za. 

Only participants registered for the workshop will be eligible to attend.