This program provides comprehensive MRI safety education. As a special feature, this program covers the "Key Elements of MRI Safety Training" recommended by the American College of Radiology's, 2024 Manual on MR Safety for Level 2 MR Personnel (i.e., Radiologists, MRI Technologists/Radiographers, Imaging Nurses, and others) including the bioeffects associated with the static magnetic, time-varying gradient, and radiofrequency fields, ferromagnetic projectile risks, elements of the screening procedure, prevention of RF-induced burns, the factors that impact the safety of implants and devices, emergency procedures, cryogen and quench safety, the responsibilities for personnel in the MRI environment, understanding the roles of the MR Medical Director, MR Safety Officer, and the MR Safety expert, as well as other topics. 

With more than 40 years of experience in the field of MRI, the author of the best-selling textbooks, the Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants and Devices (19 editions), and the creator of the internationally popular website, www.MRIsafety.com, Dr. Frank G. Shellock is uniquely qualified to present the information in this educational program.

Advanced MRI Safety Training for Healthcare Professionals (5^th Edition), Level 2 MR Personnel is a 2 hour and 37 minute program that is divided into three parts.

Educational Objectives

• Understand the safety issues related to MRI.
• Describe the bioeffects associated with the static magnetic field, time-varying magnetic fields, 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.

This is a Pay-To-View program. Purchase is required for full program access.

Individuals entering the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) environment, whether on a regular or infrequent basis, must be properly trained to ensure their safety, the protection of patients, the security of facility staff members, and others. This program, Basic MRI Safety Training (5th Edition), Level 1 MR Personnel, accomplishes the training that is necessary to ensure safety in the unique setting associated with the MRI system and includes information pertaining to MRI technology, describes common hazards and unique dangers associated with the MRI setting, and presents vital guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.

With more than 40 years of experience in the field of MRI, the author of the best-selling textbooks, the Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants and Devices (19 editions), and the creator of the internationally popular website, www.MRIsafety.com, Dr. Frank G. Shellock is uniquely qualified to present the information provoded in this program.

Educational Objectives

• Appreciate the importance of MRI as an imaging modality
• Identify the hazards associated with MRI
• Understand the MRI safety screening process
• Describe steps to prevent accidents and injuries

This is a Pay-To-View program. Purchase is required for full program access.

Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) are essential for enhancing the quality of MRI scans to make it easier for radiologists to identify pathology. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) recommend limiting patient exposure to gadolinium where possible.

One technique for reducing this exposure is to use a high relaxivity GBCA that can be administered at a lower dose than a conventional GBCA, without any impact on image quality. GBCA selection for interventional procedures such as radiosurgery is one such example, where the selection of a GBCA can play a role in patient management and outcomes.

In this program, an experienced neuroradiologist and neuro oncologist will present their clinical experiences with the use of stereotactic localization radiosurgery, following the administration of a high relaxivity GBCA. Through case study examples, the clinical impact of contrast selection will be demonstrated. Following the presentation, questions from the audience will be addressed during a live Q&A.

Educational Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Review the role of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for brain metastases and the role of pre-operative localization MRI exams for stereotactic radiosurgery.
• Outline the differences between gadopiclenol and other group II gadolinium-based contrast agents.
• Discuss the use of gadopiclenol in specific case-based scenarios for stereotactic localization exams and its impact on patient management.

This program is made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Guerbet.

While gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) are essential to performing breast MR imaging, guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) includes the recommendation of limiting a patient's gadolinium exposure. Gadopiclenol injection, a macrocyclic, high-relaxivity GBCA can address this recommendation by providing high-quality images with half the gadolinium dose as compared to other conventional GBCAs.

This educational program features Dr. Margarita Zuley’s clinical expertise and practice experience. Through case study examples she will share the indications for abbreviated breast MRI and the clinical rationale for implementing optimal imaging protocols using a lower gadolinium dose and clinical examples of the management of MRI detected findings.

Educational Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Explain the clinical benefits of abbreviated breast MRI for patients with dense breast and/or high-risk factors.
• Implement lower gadolinium dosing protocols for patients who may experience repeat breast MRI scans.
• Understand the clinical paradigms and indications for breast MRI as it relates to other imaging modalities.

This program is made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.

MRI technology has advanced with the availability of low - vertical field scanners. However, many patients present with passive implants and devices that are available in clinical practice, yet not approved for MR imaging in low field scanners.

In this CME program three MR imaging experts will provide unique perspectives on managing patients with passive implants and devices. The panel will discuss important MRI safety information and details on how to safely image these patients, including a review of screening policies, implant and device manufacturers’ information and resources, and the implementation plan for a MRI safety program, designed to mitigate the potential risks to patients presenting with passive implants and devices.

Learning Objectives

• Identify challenges associated with imaging patients with passive implants on low field (<1.5-T) MR systems.
• Review MRI considerations in order to safely manage patients that present with passive implants referred for scans on low field MR systems.
• Implement protocols to safely scan patients presenting with passive implants that are not labeled for low field scanners, including 1.2-T MR systems.
• Increase the number of patients eligible for MRI exams.

This program is made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation.