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MRI Safety

1.5 CE credits1 modules7 lessons46 minutes of video

This comprehensive online video-based learning course is designed to provide allied health professionals, medical technicians, and healthcare practitioners with an in-depth understanding of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) safety protocols and best practices. Developed for  MRI students, MRI technologists, medical staff, imaging cross-trainers and healthcare administrators, the course offers a comprehensive exploration of the complex safety considerations inherent in MRI environments, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications to ensure patient and staff protection.

The course curriculum covers critical safety domains including MRI zone restrictions, personnel classification, equipment identification, patient comfort strategies, radiofrequency (RF) hazard management, biological field effects, and cryogen safety protocols. Students will learn to identify and mitigate potential risks ultimately preparing them to implement comprehensive safety measures that protect both patients and medical personnel during MRI procedures.

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Course Details

Category: Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Duration: 46 minutes

Format: Video-based online course

What you'll learn

  1. Identify safety measures across all MRI safety zones (I to IV), and classify MRI personnel based on their training levels within each zone.

2. Categorize MRI devices as MR Safe, MR Conditional, and MR Unsafe, and implement safety protocols that address the safe usage of MRI devices.

3. Describe the role of MRI equipment design in patient comfort, and identify methods and communication strategies to reduce patient distress and improve patient compliance.

4. Explain the safety risks associated with RF and gradient magnetic fields, including thermal hazards, peripheral nerve stimulation, and acoustic noise.

  1. Implement strategies to minimize RF deposition and manage time-varying gradient field effects on medical devices.

6. Identify the biological effects, risks and safety protocols associated with the static field, cryogens, and ferromagnetic objects to prevent MRI-related accidents.


Who is this course for

  • Aspiring MRI technologists


  • Cross-training imaging technologists


  • Radiology students and residents


  • MRI suite administrative staff


  • Nursing students specializing in diagnostic imaging


  • Medical physics students


  • Biomedical engineering students


  • Allied health professionals seeking continuing education


  • Medical research assistants



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