Everyone involved in running or monitoring an experiment at DISC is required to complete magnet safety training.
MR Lab safety training consists of three levels,
The description of each training level is listed below. We have developed this system to ensure that each person has received the proper level of training to carry out their study in the MRI scanner.
The MR Lab reserves the right to refuse anyone permission to operate the magnet
if there is a concern for Lab or personnel safety.
Description of Training Levels
III. MR Safety Online Training Course and Video
IV. Guidelines for Safe Operation and Conduct
in the DISC MR Research Laboratory
V. MR Operation Certification Procedure in Human Subject Scanning
Training requirements to obtain a BASIC SAFETY certificate include:
2. Research Coordinator or Project Assistant Training: for personnel who are present
during the scan session to assist with running or monitoring an experiment (but not including scanner operations).
This training level allows the person to assist with the setup of the subject in the magnet room and
run the stimulus equipment under the supervision of a Certified Technologist.
Training requirements to obtain a Research Coordinator certificate include:
3. Certified Scanner Operator Training
To obtain operator training, research personnel must have completed steps 1-4 of the initial training and typically participates in at least 30 additional training scan sessions with a Certified Technologist. The Certified Technologist will observe you during a scan session with a real subject to confirm your qualification to become a "Certified Scanner Operator". Certification is project specific and cannot be generalized to any study. Note that adding projects may need a consultation and additional training. (See Evaluation and Certification Procedure for further details).