University of Toronto-Accredited MRI Courses for Dementia Care

Developed by the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA) and accredited by the Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Continuing Professional Development at the University of Toronto, these online courses are designed to strengthen clinical and radiological expertise in dementia diagnosis and care.

Originally offered as live accredited sessions in 2023, both have been adapted for self-paced learning through the Raducate platform. Together, they aim to promote standardized neuroimaging and diagnostic practices using TDRA’s Standardized Clinical Cognition MRI Protocol.

Through a partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Canada, registration is free for a limited number of learners. Free seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Course 1: Dementia MRI Report Simulator (Section 2 MOC Credits)

Audience: Radiologists, neuroradiologists, and radiology trainees

This interactive, case-based course allows participants to strengthen their MRI reporting skills for dementia using real DICOM cases and validated rating scales. It introduces the TDRA Standardized Clinical Cognition MRI Protocol, supporting consistent interpretation and reporting across imaging sites.

Key features:
- Nine MRI cases with expert feedback
- Use of standardized visual rating tools and reporting templates
- Printable proof of completion

Register on Raducate: https://jdmi-ed.ca/articulate/raducate/Dementia2/tdra.html

Complimentary registration available through support from the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Course 2: Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia (Section 2 MOC Credits)

Audience: Primary care physicians, neurologists, geriatricians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals involved in dementia care and assessment

This course provides a practical overview of dementia assessment and management, emphasizing the role of imaging and standardized reporting in clinical decision-making. It equips clinicians to better evaluate cognitive complaints, interpret MRI findings, and stay current on emerging treatment approaches.

Key features:
- Step-by-step clinical approach to evaluating cognitive impairment
- Overview of neuroimaging modalities and the TDRA Cognition MRI Protocol
- Review of treatment strategies and current research

Register on Raducate: https://jdmi-ed.ca/articulate/raducate/Dementia3/update.html

Complimentary registration available through support from the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

How it Works

1. Select your course above and follow the registration link.
2. Complete the brief registration form to confirm your professional role.
3. Access the course immediately—no separate account required.
4. Learn at your own pace.

Note: Free seats are limited. Once the limit is reached, standard Raducate fees may apply.

About TDRA’s Standardized Clinical Cognition MRI Protocol

Developed by neurologists and neuroradiologists from TDRA partner hospitals, the TDRA Standardized Clinical Cognition MRI Protocol is the first city-wide standardized imaging protocol for dementia. It helps ensure consistent image quality and comparable diagnostic information across sites to better support dementia diagnosis and care.

Learn more or download the protocol.

Questions?

For questions about course content, eligibility, or complimentary registration, please contact tdra@utoronto.ca.
For technical support with the Raducate platform, use the help options available within Raducate.

Acknowledgements

These courses were developed by TDRA members with contributions from partners across Toronto’s academic health science network and national collaborators.

Thank you to our Scientific Planning Committees

Course 1: Dementia MRI Report Simulator
Eric Bartlett (UHN/JDMI), Sandra Black (Sunnybrook), Amer Burhan (Ontario Shores), Corinne Fischer (UHT), Martin Ingelsson (UHN), Anish Kapadia (Sunnybrook), Sanjeev Kumar (CAMH), Paula Alcaide-Leon (UHN), Walter Montanera (UHT), Alan Moody (Sunnybrook), Andrea Para (UHN), Chris Scott (Sunnybrook), David Tang-Wai (UHN), Carmela Tartaglia (UHN)

Course 2: Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia
Sid Feldman (Baycrest), Alexander Forcina (Primary Care Physician), David Tang-Wai (UHN), Carmela Tartaglia (UHN)