Robert J. and Nancy D. Carney Institute for Brain Science

MRI Safety Training

Safety training is required for all research personnel who will be accessing the MRI Facility in the course of their research. The objective of MRI safety/system operation training is to ensure the safe operation of the MRI research facility, to protect volunteers, research personnel and staff in the daily operation of the MRI scanner.

These guidelines are designed to prevent accidents due to interactions with the MRI system. Recertification is required every two years. There are three levels of training: