RAD5022 - Magnetic Resonance Safety

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

Semester 1

10 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-Time Day

This study-unit is designed to provide radiographers with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies in basic MR safety. It will delve into the principles underpinning MRI safety with regards to MRI suite design and hardware; magnetism; biological effects of static, gradient and RF magnetic fields; active implants; safe administration of contrast agents; as well as safety screening of patients and staff.

Method of Assessment

Assessment Component/s

Weighting

Examination

100%

Main Reading List

McRobbie, DW (2020). Essentials of MRI safety. Wiley Blackwell
McRobbie DW (2017). MRI From Picture to Proton. Wiley Blackwell
EFRS: Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO) Role Descriptor: A European Qualifications Framework (EQF) benchmarking document November 2021.

Supplementary Reading List

Westbrook, C (2018). MRI in practice (5th Ed). Wiley Blackwell.
Westbrook, C (2015). MRI at a glance (3rd Ed). Wiley Blackwell.
ACR (2020). Manual on MR Safety. v1.0
DIRECTIVE 2013/35/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 June 2013.
Shellock, F. G. (2002). Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety.
MR Safety, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America, eBook. (2020). Olanda: Elsevier Health Sciences.

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Study-unit Aims

This study-unit seeks to address various aims.

First, within the field of radiography and the increased role for MRI, this study-unit aims to provide radiographers and upcoming graduates with education and training in magnetic resonance safety.

Secondly, this study-unit has been designed as part of an ERASMUS+ project of establishing a harmonized MRI safety education and training curricula for radiographers working in MRI in Europe, particularly in view of the growing need for radiographers to take on roles in MR Safety.

Thirdly, this study-unit is designed to meet the needs and preferences of today's diverse learner, through various teaching and learning methods that can be flexibly paced as needed.

Finally, this study-unit provides a unique opportunity for radiography students and qualified professionals interested in MRI safety to meet and learn with and from similar-minded students and professionals from from other countries, through virtual transnational collaborations.

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:

Describe the MRI examination process as a whole, including patient preparation, MRI scanning and patient aftercare;
Discuss the importance of patient preparation for a successful MRI examination;
Explain metal screening processes for patients, volunteers, accompanying people and staff;
Describe the safe use and administration of contrast media;
Explain MRI equipment specifications such as static magnetic field strength, spatial gradient field map, fringe field maps, gradient field specifications (amplitude, rise time, slew rate) and RF fields (MHz);
Describe a broad range of MR equipment, its optimal use, preparation and maintenance;
Explain the safe scanning consenting practices for patients and healthy volunteers enrolled in research projects.

Learning Outcomes: Skills

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:

Explain the MRI examination process to all patients and healthy volunteers and their relatives/ accompanying carers and other non-MR healthcare professionals, as required;
Apply safe metal screening practices;
Ensure compliance to informed consent procedures;
Identify adverse events quickly and act accordingly;
Apply metal screening and safe scanning processes to protect patients, volunteers, accompanying people and staff. Ensure that patients with active medical devices are scanned according to SOPs;
Evaluate key equipment specifications to ensure that all patients may be scanned safely in MRI;
Perform regular quality assurance/ quality control processes of the MRI scanner to ensure its smooth functionality during the scan.

Non EU Applicants:

EUR850

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