ECSO-MRI - curriculum

Module descriptors

Basic Course

The aim of the basic MRI safety course (10 ECTS) is to provide a foundation in MRI safety, leading to an awareness of the risks that are present for staff and patients within the MRI department. Topics covered will all be focussed on MRI safety and will range from the basics of magnetism through to the bioeffects of the different electromagnetic fields used in MRI. The basic course will also address contrast agents used in MRI, screening of patients and staff, and the basic concepts of suite design.

Advanced Course

The advanced course (20 ECTS) will be focussed on developing the basic concepts of MRI safety addressed in the basic course to a more advanced level. All aspects regarding the radiofrequency electromagnetic field, static magnetic field and gradient magnetic field will be explored in more detail, with in-depth correlation to clinical practice. Emphasis will be placed on risk assessment of passive and active implants. The advanced course will provide MRI personnel with the knowledge and skills required to be confident decision makers, dealing with issues that arise in the day to day running of the MRI unit to the level of an MRI safety officer. It will enable them to be key members and decision makers on the MRI safety committee within their organisation.

About the program

  • In these modules the expected time investment will be 25hours / ECTS where different kind of assessments might be used such as an MCQ, peer review, … where in the advanced module more on the floor application of the assessment can be expected.

  • The learning materials will be presented in different languages (English, Dutch and Finnish) where English will be the main language.

  • You will be guided through this program by a local lecturer whereby the barrier is reduced especially because of the language.

  • A weekly online interaction of about 2 hours will be organised to discuss different topics and content.
    The Basic Module in MRI Safety will continue between week 40 and week 50 where a start-up meeting will be organised in week 40 (half a day) on-campus/hybrid and the final evaluation (1 day) on-campus in week 50.

Like to apply?

Are you interested in upgrading your knowledge about MRI safety which will provide you with a greater awareness of the risks and with the knowledge and skills to the level of an MRI safety officer working in the MRI environment? And do you have a relevant qualification and experience working in the MRI environment?

Please contact our partner university of your country and subscribe for (one or both of) the modules.

Odisee University of Applied Sciences
InHolland University of Applied Sciences
University of Malta
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Tampere University of Applied Sciences
University College Dublin