MRI SPINE CREDENTIALING

25 Credits Hours

*CE Credits are for Doctors of Chiropractic.

**CME Credits are for Medical Doctors and Doctors of Chiropractic

***Please note this course is not currently approved in the state of AZ but is now in for approval.

***Please note this course is approved for 19.5/25 credits in the state of California.  Please also note this course will not be approved in California after 3/31/24

****Please note this course is not approved in the state of Hawaii.

*****Please note this course is approved for 5 credits in New Hampshire.

******Please note this course was approved for 8 CE credits in Oklahoma.

*******Please note this course was approved for 10 CE credits in Texas.

********Please note Online CE is not accepted by the states of LA or WI.

The MRI Spine Credentialing Course is expertly designed to take doctors from having no prior MRI experience to confidently understanding MRI physics and the fundamentals of spinal MRI interpretation. Our mission is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to begin your journey toward becoming an expert in spinal MRI analysis.

This comprehensive program is taught by world-class MRI specialists and offers direct access to our faculty for ongoing support. Proudly presented by the Academy of Chiropractic, the course maintains Provider Status with the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards and is recognized through partnerships with Cleveland University–Kansas City, College of Chiropractic for chiropractic CE credits.

Additionally, it is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in partnership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Continuing Medical Education—allowing chiropractors to also earn medical CME credits. All courses are fully accredited and recognized through these esteemed institutions.

Beyond academic excellence, we are defined by our commitment to service and experience. We believe learning should be engaging, seamless, and enjoyable, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and educational integrity.

Dr. Mark Studin and the Academy of Chiropractic recognize that credentials matter. Attorneys, medical specialists, primary care providers, and co-treating professionals alike value verified expertise. That’s why nearly all our programs carry approvals for both CE (chiropractic) and CME (medical) accreditation across every state that supports online education—ensuring that our graduates earn credentials respected and trusted throughout the professional community.

MRI Credentialing Program

PART 1: Foundational MRI Training

Module 1: MRI History and Physics

• Duration: 106-minute webinar

• Includes: 84 review slides + post-test

• Focus: Core MRI principles, evolution of MRI technology, and foundational physics concepts.

Module 2: MRI Anatomy and Protocols

• Duration: 89-minute webinar

• Includes: 92 review slides + post-test

• Focus: Comprehensive overview of MRI anatomy with emphasis on imaging protocols for diagnostic accuracy.

Module 3: MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis

• Duration: 92-minute webinar

• Includes: 94 review slides + post-test

• Focus: Identification and interpretation of disc abnormalities and spinal canal narrowing.

Module 4: MRI Spinal Pathology

• Duration: 120-minute webinar

• Includes: 104 review slides + post-test

• Focus: Detailed exploration of spinal cord and vertebral pathologies through MRI imaging.

Module 5: MRI Methodology of Analysis

• Duration: 66-minute webinar

• Includes: 45 review slides + post-test

• Focus: Step-by-step approach to MRI interpretation and analytical methodology.

Module 6: MRI Clinical Application

• Duration: 120-minute webinar

• Includes: 110 review slides + post-test

• Focus: Applying MRI findings in clinical settings for diagnostic and treatment correlation.

PART 2: Advanced MRI Clinical Applications

Module 1: MRI Disc Overview & Imaging Protocols

• Duration: 96-minute webinar

• Includes: 103 review slides + post-test

• Focus: Detailed imaging techniques and disc pathology overview for accurate diagnosis.

Module 2: Lumbar MRI—Bulge, Central Canal Stenosis, and Degeneration

• Duration: 137-minute webinar

• Includes: 75 review slides + post-test

• Focus: Comprehensive study of lumbar spine pathologies and degenerative changes.

Module 3: Lumbar MRI—Herniation, Cauda Equina, and Root Involvement

• Duration: 122-minute webinar

• Includes: 110 review slides + post-test

• Focus: Evaluation of lumbar herniations and neurological implications through imaging.

Module 4: Cervical MRI—Bulge, Central Canal Stenosis, and Degeneration

• Duration: 155-minute webinar

• Includes: 55 review slides + post-test

• Focus: Advanced analysis of cervical spine disorders and degenerative patterns.

Module 5: Cervical MRI—Herniation, Spinal Cord, and Root Involvement

• Duration: 116-minute webinar

• Includes: 89 review slides + post-test

• Focus: Diagnostic insights into cervical herniations and spinal cord pathology.

Module 6: Clinical Correlation of History, Physical Findings, and MRI Imaging
"Virtual Grand Rounds"

• Duration: 110-minute webinar

• Includes: 35 review slides + post-test

• Focus: Integrative case-based learning connecting patient history, physical findings, and MRI results.

Program Total: 25 Hours

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Course Objectives:

· Review MRI physics and interpret spinal MRI’s.

· Identify specific protocols and discuss utilizing specialized sequences.

Instructors:

Robert Peyster MD, DABR-NR Neuroradiology

 Troubleshooting Suggestions: 

1. This course is supported by PC's and Mac devices
2. Minimum 20mbs download speed
3. Mobile device are not ideal as tracking is automated and often not mobilized

ACCREDITATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Cleveland University Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Post-Graduate Department.

The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CERTIFICATION

The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PLANNING COMMITTEE & SPEAKER DECLARATIONS

The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Standards for Commercial Support require that presentations are free of commercial bias and that any information regarding commercial products/services be based on scientific methods generally accepted by the medical community. The following planners and presenter(s) have disclosed financial interest/arrangements or affiliations with organization(s) that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of their presentation(s). Only the current arrangements/interests are included. *Planning Committee

Activity Director and Instructors:

Mark Studin DC, FASBE(C), DAAPM, – Nothing to Report

Robert Peyster MD, DABR-NR Neuroradiology – Nothing to Report

Magdy Shady MD Neurosurgeon-Board Certified, Neuro-Trauma Fellow – Nothing to Report

Terry Button PhD, DABR Medical Physicist – Nothing to Report

ACCME Standards of Commercial Support of CME require that presentations be free of commercial bias and that any information regarding commercial products/services be based on scientific methods generally accepted by the medical community. When discussing therapeutic options, faculty are requested to use only generic names. If they use a trade name, then those of several companies should be used. If a presentation includes discussion of any unlabeled or investigational use of a commercial product, faculty are required to disclose this to the participants.

ACCME Original Launch Date: January 1, 2022 Termination Date: January 1, 2025