How to get certified as an Operator

Every person working at the BIU needs to pass at least the basic safety training.

Authorised Personel - Scanner Operators

 * Level 1: Have access code to operator room. Can assist in imaging experiments.
 * Level 2: Can operate the scanner, have access to magnet room, can scan human participants often with one other authorised person.
 * List of Scanner Operators
 * If you are not on the list, you are not helping with experiments down at the scanner!

Level 1 Training
Training to a level 1 operator involves a number of steps: They will give you basic information about safety around the scanner. These files are viewable in Quicktime. They are quite large so they may take a minute or two to load. Part 1: MRI Introduction. Part 2: RF Safety Aspects. Part 3: Magnetic Field Safety Aspects.
 * 1) Read the following documents:
 * Download file "mri_operating_rules_040112.doc"
 * BIU Participant Screening form.
 * 1) Watch the following 3 safety videos:
 * 1) Arrange with Paul Mullins to get trained at the scanner suite in basic safety principles and operation of the bed.
 * 2) Take the safety quiz (you will need 1 and 2 for this).

Level 2 Training
To get training as a level 2 operator, you should have at least a year of experience with being an level 1 operator. Please arrange with Paul Mullins for training sessions.