Training for MR Responsible Person & Designated Person:
The NHS GGC MRI Physics group have held MRI safety training events for various staff groups.
NHS GGC MRI Physics half day course for MR Designated Person on 26th September, 2019
NHS GGC MRI Physics half day course for MRRPs on 7th June, 2017
QEUH MTC MRI training:
QEUH_MTC_MRI_safety_module_all_in_1 (powerpoint)
Turas e-learning modules:
The NHS GGC MRI Physics group have developed e-learning MRI safety modules for various staff groups. The current modules are listed below and include links to the corresponding Turas modules. If not yet logged in to Turas you will be prompted to log in before you can reach the modules.
- MHRA Category A staff (Staff that are required to operate the MRI equipment such as Radiographers and Clinical Scientists)
- MHRA Category B staff (Staff that are present with a volunteer or patient during scanning and are required to enter the MR Environment(s) such as Healthcare Support Workers, Radiologists, Anaesthetists and Nurses)
- MHRA Category C staff (Staff that are required to enter the MR Environment(s) under supervision and only when scanning is not taking place such as domestics and estate maintenance staff)
- MHRA Category D staff (Staff that are required to enter the MRI Controlled Access Area but not the MR Environment(s) such as administrative staff)
- MRI referrers
All NHS staff in Scotland should have access to a Turas account. If you are unsure whether you have a Turas account, please discuss with your line manager or send an email to learning@nes.scot.nhs.uk with the name and NHS email address of those requiring access.
Non-NHS staff can also register for Turas using the following link: Register for Turas
Generic Implant Safety Training materials
Sternal wires and fixation devices GISP talk
Introduction to the MR Physics GGC website – a primer for radiographers