MRI Safety fundamentals

Categories: MRI Technology
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About Course

 This course provides a practical foundation in MRI safety, including patient screening, MRI safety zones, static magnetic field hazards, projectile risks, RF heating, SAR, acoustic noise, implants, contrast safety, and emergency procedures. Designed for MRI technologists, Radiologic technologists, imaging professionals, and students.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the fundamentals of MRI safety and patient screening.
  • Identify MRI safety zones and major hazards.
  • Recognize projectile risks and ferromagnetic objects.
  • Understand RF heating, burns, and SAR.
  • Apply appropriate hearing protection and patient positioning.
  • Identify safety considerations for implants, devices, and foreign bodies.
  • Understand basic MRI contrast screening and safety.
  • Recognize safety considerations for pregnancy, tattoos, and medication patches.
  • Respond appropriately to MRI emergencies and quench situations.
  • Apply safe practices throughout the MRI examination.

Course Content

MRI Safety Fundamentals

  • MRI Safety: Introduction and Screening
  • MRI Safety Zone I-IV
  • MRI Safety: Static Magnetic Field & Projectile Risks
  • MRI Safety: RF Heating, Burns & SAR
  • MRI Safety: Acoustic Noise & Heating Protection
  • MRI Safety: Patient Positioning & Communication
  • MRI Safety: Implants, Devices & foreign Bodies
  • MRI Safety: Contrast Agents & Screening
  • MRI Safety: Pregnancy, Tattoos & Medication Patches
  • MRI Safety:Emergency Procedures & quench
  • “MRI Safety Fundamentals – Final Quiz