MRI Safety
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
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.
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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