Episode Link -> RA Program
This Episode of Zone 3 podcast between Robert, Laurie Coburn, and Reggie, discussing Laurie's career journey in radiology and the Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) program at Weber State University. Laurie shares her experiences, from discovering her passion for radiology in high school to pursuing various roles such as radiographer, CT technologist, interventional radiology technologist, and eventually becoming an RPA and instructor at Weber State. She provides insights into the RPA program, including its history, curriculum, clinical requirements, certification process, job prospects, and salary expectations. Laurie emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience, continuous learning, and adapting to new challenges throughout her career. The conversation covers the differences between RPA, RRA (Registered Radiology Assistant), and PA (Physician Assistant) roles, as well as the benefits and challenges of pursuing the RPA/RRA path. Laurie's inspiring story highlights her dedication, resilience, and willingness to embrace new opportunities for professional growth.

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In this episode, Robert and Reggie speak with Kelly Mantooth, an MR Safety expert, about RF burns in MRI. They discuss the definition of RF burns, how they differ from overall heating (SAR), the four types of burns (proximity, looping, resonant, and reflective), statistics on RF burns, causes, preventative measures, treatment, and personal experiences. Key points include: RF burns are caused by local/focal heating rather than overall heating, positioning and proper padding are crucial for prevention, certain sequences don't necessarily increase burn risk, and identifying high-risk patients is important. Kelly shares stories from her career that influenced her passion for MR safety.

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In this episode of Zone 3 Podcast, Reggie and Robert discuss training new MRI technologists. Rob Cloutier, a well-known MRI Educator, discusses his approach to training technologists, focusing on understanding the 'why' behind MRI instead of just memorizing protocols. He talks about the importance of teaching MRI concepts in simple, easy-to-understand ways using analogies and stories. The key takeaways are to focus on the fundamentals like coverage, angles, phase direction, and assessing for motion and wrap. Rob emphasizes empowering technologists to think critically instead of being 'button pushers' who blindly follow protocols. He shares real examples of problem-solving on cases and talks about the importance of communication, efficiency, and attention to detail in producing quality diagnostic images.