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To receive credits, participants must review the program materials in their entirety and complete the online post examination and evaluation. CME credits require a post examination score of 70% or higher. CE credits require a post examination score of 80% or higher.
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General System and Internet Requirements: Speakers or Headphones, High Speed Internet Connection, Wireless 3G and 4G
Web browsers: Internet Explorer 7.x or higher, Firefox 4.x or higher, Safari 2.x or higher and Chrome.
Operating Systems: Windows 2000 or higher, (MS Surface and other MS mobile devices compatible), MAC OSX 10.3 or higher, Mac iOS 5.0 or higher (iPad, iPhone compatible), Android 4.3 or higher (most Android mobile devices compatible).
| CME/CE Effective Date: Under Review --> September 29, 2019 |
| CME/CE Expiration Date: September 30, 2025 |
Format: Self Instructional - Audio Visual with Slides
Educational Credits:
Ten (10) AMA/PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ (Pending Approval) -->
Ten (10) ARRT Category A CE Credits. (Pending Approval) -->
Ten (10) AHRA CRA Credits (Pending Approval) -->
Estimated Total Completion Time: 10 hours
This program is intended for: Radiologists, Physicists, Radiology Administrators, MRI Technologists, Radiologic Technologists, related Imaging Professionals and those responsible for MRI Safety.
No special educational preparation is required for this CME/CE Activity.
Applied Radiology and William Faulkner & Associates are pleased to introduce “The Online Course for MR Safety Officers (MRSO) and MR Medical Directors (MRMD)”. This comprehensive program, focusing on MR Safety, covers many aspects relating to the safety practices of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) environment. It is designed for those individuals who are either currently serving as their facility’s MRSO and/or MRMD, or those who are preparing to assume these responsibilities. The content of this course will be helpful for those preparing for the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety MRSO and MRMD examinations.
Over the past 30+ years, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has become a major tool in diagnostic imaging. Advancements in the technology have resulted in faster imaging sequences and clinical systems with field strengths ranging from low field at .2T, to high field at 7T. With the increase in MRI utilization, the number of reported safety incidents has increased significantly. Accrediting entities such as American College of Radiology and The Joint Commission have increased their focus on MR Safety, requiring that an MRI environment be safe and staffed with knowledgeable individuals who are regularly trained, with the goal of avoiding safety-related incidents and injuries. Often, for many MRI departments, MR Safety Training is not regularly provided, nor closely monitored or enforced as a part of the routine clinical practice. Therefore, MR Safety training is both necessary and important, for radiologists, technologists, and anyone working in, or entering the MRI environment. Having trained individuals in the role of MR Medical Director and MR Safety Officer is essential to creating and maintaining a culture of safety in MRI.
In 2002 the ACR published the first guidance document on MR Safety known as the ACR Guidance Document for MR Safe Practices. This document has been updated several times and has become the “de facto industry standard”.
The content of The Online Course for MR Safety Officers and MR Medical Directors is based upon current FDA and ACR guidelines, including the ACR Guidance Document for MR Safe Practices, as well as those promulgated by industry regulatory bodies such as the International Electrotechnical Commission.
Successful completion of the program results in 10 hours of Continuing Medical Education credits and 10 hours of Category A credits.
* The Online Course for MR Safety Officers (MRSO) and MR Medical Directors (MRMD) is intended to be an online study course and is not considered to be a substitution for the MRSO/MRMD certification examination. Further, The Online Course is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety. Participants must still schedule time to take the MRSO/MRMD certification exam when offered for full certification
Module 1: Basic MRI Physics Relevant to MRI Safety
Module 2: Static Field: Bioeffects and Access Control
Module 3: Gradient Magnetic Fields: Bioeffects and Safety
Module 4: Radio Frequency Field: Bioeffects and Safety
Module 5: Implants and Devices
Module 6: Gadolinium-Based MR Contrast Agents
Module 7: MR Safety Screening
Module 8: Managing Emergent Situations and Patient Considerations: Quench and Patient Anxiety & Patient Monitoring
William Faulkner, B.S.,R.T.(R)(MR)(CT), FSMRT, MRSO (MRSC™)
Bill Faulkner has been working as an independent consultant through his own company, William Faulkner & Associates, providing MRI and CT education as well as MRI safety and clinical operations consulting for over 20 years. Clients include health care facilities, and medical companies such as GE, Philips, Siemens, Aspect Imaging, Invivo, Medtronic, Bracco Diagnostics and Metrasens. He has been teaching and lecturing on MRI for over 25 years. He is an active member and Fellow of the SMRT; serving as the first president. He is a founding board member of the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS), currently serving as Secretary-Treasurer of the ABMRS and is a credentialed MR Safety Officer. Bill is the author of “Rad Techs Guide to MRI: Basic Physics, Instrumentation and Quality Control”. He is the co-author of “Review Questions for MRI” and a contributing author for “MRI for Technologists”, “Handbook for MRI”, and the first edition of “The Physics of Clinical MR Taught Through Images”.
Kristan Harrington, MBA, R.T.(R)(MR), ARRT, MRSO (MRSC™)
Kristan has been working with William Faulkner & Associates for over 10 years providing both MRI educational and operational consulting services. She has spoken at conferences nationally and internationally for MTMI, Northwest Imaging Forums, Siemens Medical Systems, Bracco Diagnostics and Medtronic. She has extensive experience as an MRI educator holding positions with Philips Medical Systems, Rush University and Emory University in Atlanta. Kristan graduated from Emory University with her Bachelor’s degree in Medical Science Education in 1997 With Honors and her Associate’s in Radiology Technology in 1996. She received her Master’s in Business Administration in 2010. Kristan is a credentialed MR Safety Officer (MRSO) and a board member of the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS).
IAME requires everyone who is in a position to control the content of a CE/CME 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/CME activity certified by IAME.
William Faulkner, has no personal conflicts of interest to be reported.
Kristan Harrington, has no personal conflicts of interest to be reported.
No individual at IAME who had control over the content of this program has relationships with any commercial supporter.
Physician (Pending Approval) -->
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education (IAME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education (IAME) designates this enduring material for a maximum of Ten (10) AMA/PRA Category 1 CME Credits.™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Radiologic Technologist: (Pending Approval) -->
This course meets all criteria and has been approved by the AHRA, The Association for Medical Imaging Management for Ten (10) ARRT Category A CE Credit.
Radiology Administrator: (Pending Approval) -->
This course meets all CRA renewal credit criteria and has been approved for Ten (10) continuing education credit in the following CRA domain: Operations Management (OM).
For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
CME Credits
To receive CME credits for participating in this CME activity you must successfully complete the online post examination with a passing score of 70% or higher.
CE Credits
To receive CE credits for participating in this CE activity you must successfully complete the online post examination with a passing score of 80% or higher.
Online examinations return an immediate grade report. Upon receiving a passing score click Continue and complete the evaluation form. To view and print your Statement of Credit click the Print/View Certificate button displayed from within your MyAR Archives page.
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
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Program Selection & Purchase Required
To access the 8 Modules, Resources and Online Post-Test to claim CME/CE credit you must be logged in and have completed the course selection and purchase process.
Upon purchase the unlocked full version of the program will be added to your MyAR Archives. You may begin viewing the program immediately and/or return to your account to access it in the future.
Please note that purchase of this program provides you with a single user license. All access of the content is closely monitored to assure compliance.
Refund Policy: No refunds will be granted once the program has been viewed.
To begin, place your mouse over the presentation area and click the play button. To pause the presentation, place your mouse over the presentation and click the screen. To start the program, click the screen again. To advance or rewind, place your mouse over the screen to display the control bar. Once displayed, click and drag the play bar to the right to advance and to the left to rewind. To start from desired point, click the screen or play button.
Please Note: For best results this program should be viewed on a high speed internet connection. If viewing on a network and/or device with limited bandwidth; the quality of the audio and/or video may be altered. These are items which are beyond our control and as such; we recommend viewing these programs on a high speed WiFi or direct network connection.
Program Selection & Purchase Required
To access the 8 Modules, Resources and Online Post-Test to claim CME/CE credit you must be logged in and have completed the course selection and purchase process.
Upon purchase the unlocked full version of the program will be added to your MyAR Archives. You may begin viewing the program immediately and/or return to your account to access it in the future.
Please note that purchase of this program provides you with a single user license. All access of the content is closely monitored to assure compliance.
Refund Policy: No refunds will be granted once the program has been viewed.
To begin, place your mouse over the presentation area and click the play button. To pause the presentation, place your mouse over the presentation and click the screen. To start the program, click the screen again. To advance or rewind, place your mouse over the screen to display the control bar. Once displayed, click and drag the play bar to the right to advance and to the left to rewind. To start from desired point, click the screen or play button.
Please Note: For best results this program should be viewed on a high speed internet connection. If viewing on a network and/or device with limited bandwidth; the quality of the audio and/or video may be altered. These are items which are beyond our control and as such; we recommend viewing these programs on a high speed WiFi or direct network connection.
Program Selection & Purchase Required
To access the 8 Modules, Resources and Online Post-Test to claim CME/CE credit you must be logged in and have completed the course selection and purchase process.
Upon purchase the unlocked full version of the program will be added to your MyAR Archives. You may begin viewing the program immediately and/or return to your account to access it in the future.
Please note that purchase of this program provides you with a single user license. All access of the content is closely monitored to assure compliance.
Refund Policy: No refunds will be granted once the program has been viewed.
To begin, place your mouse over the presentation area and click the play button. To pause the presentation, place your mouse over the presentation and click the screen. To start the program, click the screen again. To advance or rewind, place your mouse over the screen to display the control bar. Once displayed, click and drag the play bar to the right to advance and to the left to rewind. To start from desired point, click the screen or play button.
Please Note: For best results this program should be viewed on a high speed internet connection. If viewing on a network and/or device with limited bandwidth; the quality of the audio and/or video may be altered. These are items which are beyond our control and as such; we recommend viewing these programs on a high speed WiFi or direct network connection.
Program Selection & Purchase Required
To access the 8 Modules, Resources and Online Post-Test to claim CME/CE credit you must be logged in and have completed the course selection and purchase process.
Upon purchase the unlocked full version of the program will be added to your MyAR Archives. You may begin viewing the program immediately and/or return to your account to access it in the future.
Please note that purchase of this program provides you with a single user license. All access of the content is closely monitored to assure compliance.
Refund Policy: No refunds will be granted once the program has been viewed.
To begin, place your mouse over the presentation area and click the play button. To pause the presentation, place your mouse over the presentation and click the screen. To start the program, click the screen again. To advance or rewind, place your mouse over the screen to display the control bar. Once displayed, click and drag the play bar to the right to advance and to the left to rewind. To start from desired point, click the screen or play button.
Please Note: For best results this program should be viewed on a high speed internet connection. If viewing on a network and/or device with limited bandwidth; the quality of the audio and/or video may be altered. These are items which are beyond our control and as such; we recommend viewing these programs on a high speed WiFi or direct network connection.
Program Selection & Purchase Required
To access the 8 Modules, Resources and Online Post-Test to claim CME/CE credit you must be logged in and have completed the course selection and purchase process.
Upon purchase the unlocked full version of the program will be added to your MyAR Archives. You may begin viewing the program immediately and/or return to your account to access it in the future.
Please note that purchase of this program provides you with a single user license. All access of the content is closely monitored to assure compliance.
Refund Policy: No refunds will be granted once the program has been viewed.
To begin, place your mouse over the presentation area and click the play button. To pause the presentation, place your mouse over the presentation and click the screen. To start the program, click the screen again. To advance or rewind, place your mouse over the screen to display the control bar. Once displayed, click and drag the play bar to the right to advance and to the left to rewind. To start from desired point, click the screen or play button.
Please Note: For best results this program should be viewed on a high speed internet connection. If viewing on a network and/or device with limited bandwidth; the quality of the audio and/or video may be altered. These are items which are beyond our control and as such; we recommend viewing these programs on a high speed WiFi or direct network connection.
Program Selection & Purchase Required
To access the 8 Modules, Resources and Online Post-Test to claim CME/CE credit you must be logged in and have completed the course selection and purchase process.
Upon purchase the unlocked full version of the program will be added to your MyAR Archives. You may begin viewing the program immediately and/or return to your account to access it in the future.
Please note that purchase of this program provides you with a single user license. All access of the content is closely monitored to assure compliance.
Refund Policy: No refunds will be granted once the program has been viewed.
To begin, place your mouse over the presentation area and click the play button. To pause the presentation, place your mouse over the presentation and click the screen. To start the program, click the screen again. To advance or rewind, place your mouse over the screen to display the control bar. Once displayed, click and drag the play bar to the right to advance and to the left to rewind. To start from desired point, click the screen or play button.
Please Note: For best results this program should be viewed on a high speed internet connection. If viewing on a network and/or device with limited bandwidth; the quality of the audio and/or video may be altered. These are items which are beyond our control and as such; we recommend viewing these programs on a high speed WiFi or direct network connection.
Software Requirement:In order to view the resources listed below, must have the "Adobe Acrobat Reader" or another compatible PDF reader application available on your system. If you do not have one installed on your computer you can download it for "FREE" by clicking on the icon.
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| 1. ACR 2018 ver 10.3 Contrast Media Manual | Available with Purchase |
| 2. ACR Guidance Document on MR Safe Practices: 2013 | Available with Purchase |
| 3. ACR Guidance Document on MR Safe Practices: Updates and Critical Information 2019 | Available with Purchase |
| 4. Recommended Responsibilities for Management of MR Safety | Available with Purchase |
| 5. Gadolinium Retention: A Research Roadmap from the 2018 NIH/ACR/RSNA Workshop on Gadolinium Chelates | Available with Purchase |
| 6. CME/CE Post-Test Review | Available with Purchase |