About this Program

If you have an interest in using your knowledge in physics in healthcare professions, look at what our Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert (MRSE) course has to offer. With the knowledge and skills this course offers, you can have a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to work in this role. After finishing this course, many students consider taking the MRSE certification exam administered by the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS).

This magnetic resonance safety expert training program is designed for those individuals who anticipate fulfilling the role of MR Safety Expert. The MR Safety Expert serves as a resource for the MR Safety Officers and MR Medical Directors and is expected to possess deeper knowledge and understanding of the physics related to MR safety issues. If you are searching for MRSE training courses, consider what MTMI has to offer.

Need to Earn Continuing Education Credits?

The MRSE course at MTMI is approved for continuing education credits through the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP), as well as the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). If you have questions about completing this magnetic resonance safety expert training course for continuing education credit, contact us today.

MRSE Exam Overview

If you decide to take the MRSE exam, here are some helpful things to know and consider:

  • Typically taken by medical physicists who want certification to provide supervisory services in MR settings.
  • The test contains 100 true/false, with multiple choice questions.
  • Aims to test your ability to apply your knowledge in clinical settings.

Questions Cover 7 Main Areas of Focus:

  1. Static Magnetic Fields
  2. Gradient Magnetic Fields (Time-Varying)
  3. Radio frequency Fields
  4. Gadolinium / Pregnancy
  5. Facilities / Cryogens
  6. Standards / Regulatory
  7. Clinical Applications

Ready to Enroll in the MRSE Course at MTMI?

Do you want to get the knowledge to pursue a career as an MR safety expert? Register today using the button above, or contact us with any questions about the course or future scheduling!
 

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

  • Understand the MRI safety considerations for static magnetic fields, spatial field gradients, time-varying magnetic fields, and time-varying radiofrequency fields.
  • Review the accreditation and regulatory considerations regarding MR safety.
  • Apply MRI Safety principles to interpret instructions for use for MR-conditional implants, devices, and objects.
  • Describe the engineering controls for MR safety when considering MR construction and shielding design, MR safety zones and MR safety equipment.
  • Review MRI safety considerations for administrative controls which include MR safety training, signage and labeling, access control and importance of MR Safety Committee.
  • Discuss MR safety considerations for gadolinium-based contrast agents, pregnancy and breastfeeding, emergencies in the MR environment, cryogen safety, hybrid modalities, and remote scanning.

About the MRSE Certification

Individuals who earn their MRSE certification can become a valuable resource for hospitals and other healthcare environments, especially in the areas of patient safety and legal compliance. The MRSE exam is an in-person test designed to ensure attendees are capable of supporting MRMDs and MRSOs to ensure the safety of patients, doctors, and medical staff in MRI environments. The exam also covers the in-depth knowledge requirements, including MRI physics that impact patient and medical staff safety. Passing the exam qualifies candidates to become diplomats of the ABMRS, with the authority to use the title Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert (MRSE) and make the claim of Magnetic Resonance Safety Certified (MRSC™) for professional purposes. 
Earning your Magnetic Resonance Safety Certified™ (MRSC™) credentials can result in the following three career titles:

  • Magnetic Resonance Medical Director/Physician (MRMD)
  • Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO)
  • Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert (MRSE)

Schedule

What this course will cover

DAY ONE

8:00 amMRI Safety for Medical Physicists and MRI Scientists - Introduction                                                                         
8:10 amStatic Magnetic Field (Bo) and Spatial Field Gradients (dB/dx)                            
9:10 amBreak
9:20 amTime Varying Magnetic Fields (dB/dt)
9:50 amBreak
10:00 amTime Varying Radiofrequency Fields (B1)
11:00 amBreak
11:15 amMRI Safety – Accreditation and Regulatory Considerations
11:45 amQ&A                                 
12:00 pmAdjourn                                 

 

DAY TWO

8:00 amImplants, Devices, Objects and Interpreting IFU’s
9:00 amBreak
9:15 am

MRI Safety - Considerations for Engineering Controls

  • MR construction and shielding design, MR safety zones, MR safety equipment
9:45 amBreak
10:00 am

MRI Safety - Considerations for Administrative and Procedural Controls

  • Signs and labels
  • Access control
  • MR Safety training
  • MR Safety screening
  • Patient positioning
  • Claustrophobia, anxiety, distress
  • MR Safety audits
  • MR Safety Committee
10:45 amBreak
11:00 am

MRI Safety – Special Considerations

  • Emergencies in MR Environment
  • Remote Scanning
  • Gadolinium Contrast Agents
  • Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
  • Cryogen Safety
  • Hybrid Modalities
11:45 amQ&A
12:00 pmAdjourn

Audience

Who should attend?

This program is designed for medical physicists, technologists, and other medical imaging professionals looking to be the authority on MRI safety in their institution.

Program Faculty

Meet your presenter(s)

Max Amurao

Max Amurao

PhD, MBA, DABR(D,N), MRSE, CMLSO

Max Amurao has been in the Medical Physics and Radiation/Magnet/Laser Safety field for over 20 years. In addition to being heavily involved in Medical Physics education, his clinical practice encompasses Diagnostic Medical Physics, Nuclear Medical Physics, Therapeutic Medical Physics, Radiation and MRI Safety, as well as Laser Safety.
He is a certified Diagnostic Medical Physicist (DABR), Nuclear Medical Physicist (DABR), Medical Laser Safety Officer (CMLSO), Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO), Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert (MRSE),and a Health and Safety Professional (CHSP).
Max is based in south Florida, and serves as the Executive Director of the Radiation Control program for the University of Miami, University of Miami Health System, and Jackson Health System.

Michael N Hoff

PhD DABR

Director of Diagnostic Medical Physics
Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging
University of California, San Francisco
 

Michael Steckner

PhD

Managing Director

MKS Consulting

 

 

Credits

Accredited training programs

CAMPEP

This program provides 6.84 hours of continuing education for medical physicists. The program has been approved by CAMPEP for Medical Physics Continuing Education Credit (MPCEC) for qualified medical physicists.

ASRT Category A Credit Information

ASRT Category A

This program provides 8 hour(s) of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists approved by ASRT and recognized by the ARRT® and various licensure states. Category A credit is also recognized for CE credit in Canada. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.  

Tuition

Convenient payment options available

AudiencePriceEarly PriceMember PriceMember Early Price
Physicist$499.00$475.00$480.00$460.00
Technologist$499.00$475.00$480.00$460.00

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Early Pricing Guidelines

Qualifying 'Early' registrations must be made at least 4 days in advance for the program.


Cancellation Policy

Seminars/Webinars 8 hours of credit or more

Refunds, minus a $30 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations received at least 3 days prior to the program. Cancellations received within 3 days of the program will receive a credit toward a future MTMI program, minus the $30 processing fee. No refunds will be made after the program starts. MTMI reserves the right to cancel any scheduled program because of low advance registration or other reasons. MTMI’s liability is limited to a refund of any program tuition paid. MTMI recommends that attendees use refundable airline tickets. In case of cancellation of a program for any reason, MTMI is not responsible for travel costs incurred by attendees including non-refundable airline tickets. When offered, WEBINAR ATTENDEES that cannot log in due to unsolvable technical issues beyond their control will be eligible for a full refund.