Technologist Track: Advances in CMR-Technologist Training

Video Transcription

Video Summary

Steve Daugherty explains why cardiac MRI needs specialty technologist training: CMR is the best modality for assessing ventricular volumes, function, viability, and more, but its complexity, artifact management, and irregular rhythms make it difficult to master. He summarizes SCMR technologist training guidelines, which use flexible recommendations across three main skill levels plus a specialty congenital category. Level 1 builds foundational skills in non-contrast cardiac MRI, ECG gating, anatomy, basic protocols, and post-processing. Level 2 adds contrast studies such as viability and heart failure imaging. Level 3 covers advanced work including stress testing, valvular disease, devices, congenital cases, and preliminary findings reporting. Specialty CMR focuses on complex congenital pediatric imaging and anesthesia cases. He also emphasizes continuing education and attending meetings to learn from peers and stay current.

Keywords

cardiac MRI

technologist training

SCMR guidelines

contrast studies

congenital imaging