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Effective Date: April 6, 2017
Expiration Date: April 30, 2020
Format: Self Instructional - Audio Visual with Slides
Educational Credits:
Two and a Half (2.5) ARRT Category A CE Credit.
Two and a Half (2.5) AHRA CRA Credit
Estimated Completion Time: 2.5 hours

Target Audience & Cost

This CE version of the program is intended for: MRI Technologists/Radiographers, Radiology Administrators, Imaging Nurses and Other Nursing Personnel, MRI Physicists, MRI Researchers, MRI Supervisors/Managers, Medical Imaging Specialists, MRI and Other Vendors, Educators/Instructors, Front Office Staff Members, Other Personnel.

Level 2 MR Personnel
*Defined according to the American College of Radiology (ACR), Level 2 MR Personnel: Those who have been more extensively trained and educated in the broader aspects of MR safety issues, including, for example, issues related to the potential for thermal loading or burns and direct neuromuscular excitation from rapidly changing gradients, will be referred to henceforth as Level 2 MR Personnel.

Single user license: $50.00.

Program Summary

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 in order to prevent these problems.

Internationally respected, MRI safety researcher, and educator, Dr. Frank G. Shellock, developed the program, Advanced MRI Safety Training for Healthcare Professionals, Level 2 MR Personnel, which provides essential information pertaining to all critical aspects of MRI bioeffects, patient management and safety. With current information, healthcare professionals will ensure safety for patients and staff members, while optimizing MRI facility policies and procedures.

The content of this program includes information from the peer-reviewed literature and documents developed by the Food and Drug Administration, the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, the American College of Radiology, and the Institute for Magnetic Resonance, Safety, Education and Research, and other organizations.

This program reviews fundamental MRI safety protocols and meets the annual training recommendations from the American College of Radiology. Importantly, MRI facilities must now comply with the revised requirements for diagnostic imaging from The Joint Commission and document that MRI technologists participate in ongoing education that includes annual training on safe MRI practices in the MRI environment. As such, Advanced MRI Safety Training for Healthcare Professionals, Level 2 MR Personnel covers each MRI safety topic specified by The Joint Commission, as well as many additional subjects that will expand the knowledge-base of healthcare professionals.

With more than 30 years of experience in the field of MRI, the author of the best selling textbook series, the Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants and Devices, and the creater of the internationally popular website, www.MRIsafety.com, Dr. Frank G. Shellock is uniquely qualified to present the information in this program.

Advanced MRI Safety Training for Healthcare Professionals, Level 2 MR Personnel is a 150 minute program that is divided into three sections, as follows:

Part I
• Bioeffects of Static Magnetic, Gradient Magnetic, and RF Fields
• Preventing Ferromagnetic Objects From Entering the MRI Environment
• Controlling Access to the MRI Environment
• Managing Issues Related to Acoustic Noise
• Preventing Excessive Heating and Burns During MRI

Part II
• Screening Patients and Other Individuals
• MRI Issues for Implants and Devices
• MRI Labeling Terminology
• MRI Information for Implants and Devices
• Other Screening Topics

Part III
• Managing Patients with Claustrophobia, Anxiety, or Emotional Distress
• Physiological Monitoring During MRI
• Urgent Issues and Medical Emergencies
• Emergency Shut Down, Quench, and Cryogen Safety
• Gadolinium-Based MRI Contrast Agents

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the safety issues related to MRI.
2. Describe the bio effects associated with the static magnetic field, time-varying magnetic, and radiofrequency fields.
3. Present guidelines that prevent projectile-related accidents.
4. Describe polices that avoid issues related to acoustic noise.
5. Review procedures that prevent burns associated with MRI.
6. Explain and demonstrate appropriate pre-MRI screening procedures.
7. Identify techniques to manage patients with claustrophobia, anxiety, or emotional distress.
8. Describe guidelines to handle medical emergencies in the MRI setting.
9. Identify safety considerations for gadolinium-based contrast agents.

No special educational preparation is required for this CME/CE Activity!

Presenter

Frank G. Shellock, PhD, FACR, FACC, FISMRM

Adjunct Clinical Professor of Radiology and Medicine
Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California

Director for MRI Studies of Biomimetic MicroElectronic Systems
National Science Foundation, Engineering Research Center
University of Southern California

Founder, Institute for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Education, and Research

Member, The Joint Commission’s Ionizing Radiation & Magnetic Resonance Imaging Expert Panel

Frank G. Shellock, Ph.D. is a physiologist with more than 30 years of experience conducting clinical and laboratory investigations in the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). He is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Radiology and Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and the Director of MRI Studies at the Biomimetic Microelectronic Systems, National Science Foundation (NSF) - Engineering Research Center, University of Southern California.

He has been awarded Fellowship designations by the American College of Radiology, the American College of Cardiology, and the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.

Dr. Shellock has lectured both nationally and internationally and has provided plenary lectures to numerous organizations including the Radiological Society of North America, the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, the American College of Radiology, the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Neuroradiology, the Finnish Radiological Society, the International Congress of Radiology, the Japanese Society of Neuroradiology, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, the Food and Drug Administration, and many others.

As the creator of the internationally popular website, www.mrisafety.com, the author of two best selling medical textbooks (Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants, and Devices: 2017 Edition and MRI Bioeffects, Safety, and Patient Management), and by being involved as a researcher in virtually ever aspect of MRI safety, Dr. Shellock is uniquely qualified to present this educational program.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Policy

Applied Radiology requires everyone who is in a position to control the content of a CE activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. This information is utilized to 1) determine if a conflict exists, 2) resolve the conflict by initiating a content validation process, and 3) advise learners of this information. Any individual who refuses to (or chooses not to) disclose relevant financial relationships will be disqualified from participating as an instructor, planner or manager and cannot have control of or responsibility for the development, management, presentation or evaluation of a CE activity.

Disclosure

Frank G. Shellock, PhD, FACR, FACC, FISMRM has nothing to disclose.

Accreditation

Radiologic Technologists:
This course meets all criteria and has been approved by the AHRA, The Association for Medical Imaging Management for Two and a Half (2.5) ARRT Category A CE Credit.

Radiology Administrators:
This course meets all CRA renewal credit criteria and has been approved for Two and a Half (2.5) continuing education credit in the following CRA domains: Operations Management and Asset Management.

For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.

Method of Participation/Criteria for Success

To receive CE credits for participating in this activity you must successfully complete the online post examination. Online examinations return an immediate grade report. Upon receiving a passing grade of 80% or higher click continue and complete the evaluation form. To view and print your Statement of Credit click the Print/View Certificate link displayed from within your MyCE Archives page.

Disclaimer

Shellock R&D Services, Inc., the author, Frank G. Shellock, Ph.D. and the distributor; Anderson Publishing, Ltd. (DBA Applied Radiology) disclaim any liability for the acts of any physician, individual, group, or entity acting independently or on behalf of any organization that receives any information for any medical procedure, activity, service, or other situation through the use of the content on this work including the video and related materials.

This work and program and other associated content make no representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the information content, materials or products, included in this program and other content. The Shellock R&D Services, Inc., the author and the distributor assumes no responsibilities for errors or omissions that may include technical or other inaccuracies, or typographical errors.

The Shellock R&D Services, Inc. the author and the distributor accept no legal responsibility for any injury and/or damage to persons or property from any of the methods, products, instructions, or ideas contained herein.

The Shellock R&D Services, Inc. the author and the distributor will not be held liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this information, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental punitive, and consequential damages

The information and comments provided in this program and other content are not intended to be technical or medical recommendations or advice for individuals or patients. The information and comments provided herein are of a general nature and should not be considered specific to any individual or patient, whether or not a specific patient is referenced by the physician, technologist, individual, group, or other entity seeking information.

The Shellock R&D Services, Inc. the author and the distributor take no responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information contained in this program and other content nor the claims or statements of any manufacturer. Manufacturers' product specifications are subject to change without notice. Always read the product labeling, instructions and warning statements thoroughly before using any medical product or similar device.

Regarding the MRI labeling information or recommendations for a given implant, device, or object that may be discussed herein, because of the ongoing research, equipment modifications, and changes in governmental regulations, no product information should be used unless the reader has reviewed and evaluated the information provided with the product discussed or by reviewing the latest pertinent literature.