MRI Safety Training
Comprehensive training on MRI safety, including bioeffects, patient management, and emergency procedures. Essential for all personnel in MRI units.
CPD Accredited Course
This course is officially accredited by the CPD Standards Office. Upon completion, participants earn 1 CPD hour and are eligible to request an official CPDSO Certificate of Attendance.
Course Description
Description
Because accidents and injuries continue to occur in association with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), it is vital for Radiologists, MRI Technologists, Imaging Nurses, and other healthcare professionals to undergo comprehensive MRI safety training to prevent these problems. The training provides essential information pertaining to all critical aspects of MRI bioeffects, patient management and safety.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this program, participants will be able to
- Understand the safety issues related to MRI.
- Describe the bio effects associated with the static magnetic field, time-varying magnetic, and radiofrequency fields.
- Present guidelines that prevent projectile-related accidents.
- Describe polices that avoid issues related to acoustic noise.
- Review procedures that prevent burns associated with MRI.
- Explain and demonstrate appropriate pre-MRI screening procedures.
- Identify techniques to manage patients with claustrophobia, anxiety, or emotional distress.
- Describe guidelines to handle medical emergencies in the MRI setting.
- Identify safety considerations for gadolinium-based contrast agents
Intended audience
This course is recommended for all personnel assigned in the MRI unit
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