About the programme
In partnership with a multiprofessional working party, Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) has developed an elearning programme on the topic of MRI safety.
The elearning is structured into five courses, each linked to a different MR safety role as described in the MHRA guidelines for MRI safety.
Having selected the course(s) most relevant to their MR safety role(s), users will be directed to content tailored to their needs.
Select the buttons below to find out more about each course.
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1. MR Authorised Persons (Non-MR Environment)
1. MR Authorised Persons (Non-MR Environment)
This course is for anyone looking to become an MR Authorised Person (non-MR Environment). The MHRA define this as someone authorised to have free access to the MR Controlled Access Area, but not the MR Environment. This might include management, clerical staff and radiologists.
This course consists of the following session:
- MRI safety for MR Authorised Persons (Non-MR Environment)
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2. MR Authorised Persons (MR Environment)
2. MR Authorised Persons (MR Environment)
This course is for anyone looking to become an MR Authorised Person (MR Environment). The MHRA define this as someone authorised to have free access to the MR Environment, but not to supervise others. This might include supporting clinical staff and basic researchers.
This course consists of the following sessions:
- Introduction and safety framework overview
- Static magnetic field
- MRI emergencies
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3. MR Authorised Persons (Supervisor)
3. MR Authorised Persons (Supervisor)
This course is for anyone looking to become an MR Authorised Person (Supervisor). The MHRA define this as to have free access and to supervise others in the MR Environment. Additionally, this course assumes these people will be scanning patients or volunteers. This might include radiographers and clinical scientists.
This course consists of the following sessions:
- Introduction and safety framework overview
- Static magnetic field
- Radiofrequency and gradient magnetic fields
- MRI screening
- MRI emergencies
- Gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents
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4. MRI clinicians
4. MRI clinicians
This course is for clinicians or supervising radiologists who take clinical responsibility for patients within the MR Controlled Access Area. This might include radiologists or imaging cardiologists.
This course consists of the following sessions:
- Introduction and safety framework overview
- MRI safety for clinicians
- Gadolinium-based contrast agents
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5. Referrers
5. Referrers
This course is for people who make referrals for MRI procedures and need to identify patients with implants or contraindications to MR. This might include GPs and specialist doctors.
This course consists of the following session:
- MRI safety for referrers
Meet the team
Geoff Charles-Edwards
Project Clinical Lead
Jonathan Guy
Programme Manager, HEE elearning for healthcare
Sophia Anderton
Director of Publishing, British Institute of Radiology
Stephen Gibbons
Learning Designer, HEE elearning for healthcare
Tracy Watkins
Learning Designer, HEE elearning for healthcare
Rashmi Chavda
Graphic Designer, HEE elearning for healthcare
Lou Garrahan
Communications and Stakeholder Officer, HEE elearning for healthcare
How to access
In order to access any elfh programme, you will need an elfh account. If you do not have one, then you can register by selecting the Register button below.
To view the MRI safety programme, select the View button below. If you already have an account with elfh, you will also be able to login and enrol on the programme from the View button.
Not an NHS organisation?
If you are not an NHS health or care organisation and therefore do not qualify for free access elfh Hub, you may be able to access the service by creating an OpenAthens account.
To check whether or not you qualify for free access via OpenAthens, you can view the eligibility criteria and register on the ‘OpenAthens’ portal.
Registering large numbers of users
If you are a HR, IT or Practice Manager and would like to register and enrol large numbers of staff within your organisation for access onto the MRI safety programme, please contact elfh directly.
Organisations wishing to use their own LMS
For HR departments wanting to know more about gaining access to courses using an existing Learning Management System please contact elfh directly to express interest.
More information
Please select the following link for more information on how to use the elfh Hub.