Course overview
This focused half-day on-demand training session is designed to support both medical and non-medical referrers in making informed, safe, and effective spine MRI referrals.
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Key highlights
Through practical guidance and case-based discussions, delegates will gain confidence in recognising when MRI is appropriate, understanding what findings to expect, and identifying urgent conditions requiring prompt action.
The session bridges clinical relevance with imaging knowledge, empowering frontline professionals to enhance patient care through better use of MRI in spinal assessments.
Key highlights:
- Clear, evidence-based guidance on when and how to refer patients for spine MRI
- A practical understanding of MRI safety considerations for referred patients
- Overview of acute and chronic spinal conditions detectable by MRI, including interpretation of red flag signs
- Application of national guidance on Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) in the context of imaging and referral pathways Interactive discussions tailored to real-world clinical scenarios.
Group discounts are available. For more information, please email educateenquiries@medica.co.uk
Accreditation: 3 CPD/CME Credits can be claimed in accordance with the CPD Scheme of The Royal College of Radiologists.
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Course programme
Course duration: Approx 3 hours.
- Session 1 (10 minutes) – Making the correct referral.
- Session 2 (15 minutes) – MRI Safety Issues
- Session 3 (15 minutes) – Overview of anatomy seen on MRI.
- Session 4 (20 minutes) – Common pathology: disc degeneration, foraminal impingement, spinal stenosis.
- Session 5 (25 minutes) – Red flag pathology: discitis, metastases, cauda equina compression.
- Session 6 (45 minutes) – Case discussion, Recap summary and course feedback.
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Ticket prices
| Allied Healthcare Professionals | £165.00 |