Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MRIS
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify the basic principles of MRI technology.
List the potential hazards and risks associated with MRI.
Recognize guidelines and recommendations associated with MRI safety.
Outline:
Section 1: MRI Basics
Understanding MRI Technology
Hazards and Dangers Associated with Magnetic Fields and RF Energy
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Hazards and Dangers Associated With the MR Equipment and Medications
Equipment and Contrast Media
Contrast Media
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: MR Environment: Equipment and Personnel
Site Access Restriction
Safe Practices for Reducing Risk in the MR Environment
Facility Design and Emergency Preparedness for the MR Environment
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Case Study: John
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resource
References
Subject Matter Expert: Haley Welch R.T. (R) (MR)
Haley Welch R.T. (R) (MR) began working in X-ray and quickly made the jump to MRI a few years later. She has worked in MRI for the past 8 years, both in a level 1 trauma hospital and an outpatient ortho facility. She is currently working toward obtaining her MRSO (safety officer) certification.
Writer: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN
Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Radiologic Technologists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.