MR TiP Applications HQ Class Training
Introduction to Optima™ MR450w 1.5T

The GE Healthcare Introduction to Optima MR450w 1.5T training program is a didactic and practical course to provide the attendee with the knowledge to operate the new Optima MR450w 1.5T MR system and to successfully use the new applications. This course is structured to optimize the time available for guided practice. Also, a limited class size of 6 students has been implemented to provide a conducive, interactive learning environment.

Instruction will take place in a classroom environment at the GE Healthcare Institute. The lecture portion of the class will highlight the new features and workflow of the Optima MR450w 1.5T system, the working philosophy of the features and how they are used for better image quality and higher throughput. The attendee will have the opportunity to utilize their newly acquired knowledge and skills on the in-room demonstration consoles. Hands-on live scanning is not an integral part of this course. We will offer guided user interface hands-on training. There will be no human scanning.

The features of the GE Optima MR450w 1.5T should be practiced and utilized after completing the course to further enhance information sharing in your department, increase site productivity, and elevate the standard of patient care in your facility.

Course Length
3.5 days

Credit Hours
11.5 CE

• Orientation, MR safety and basic MR physics review
• System overview to include new table, in-room monitor and RF transmission
• Introduction to the new user interface and new workflow
• Protocol building and series linking
• Discussion of applications enhanced with ARC and IDEAL
• Discussion of new sequences like FSE-IDEAL, PROPELLER 3.0, Inhance LAVA-FLEX and CUBE
• Utilize neuro and body post processing methods
• Artifact discussion
• Skill Inventory and Assessment

By the end of the program, technologists who attend the complete didactic segment will be able to use system features and perform basic to intermediate procedures on the Optima MR450w system.

This program is designed for experienced MR technologists who will have the GE Optima 450w 1.5T installed shortly after attending class.

This class is not intended for, nor should be attended by, Signa HD/HDx/HDxt 1.5T users. This is strictly for Optima MR450w 1.5T users. User interface and workflow are not comparable between the HD and Optima MR450w systems.

This course has no prerequisite requirements.

Contact the TiP Applications Customer Class Registrar @1-800-682-5327, press 2, then 3