MRI Safety Training

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