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- Understand the potential risks of ionizing radiation.<br> | - Understand the potential risks of ionizing radiation.<br> | ||
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'''2. MRI safety: guidelines for safe MRI practice''' | '''2. MRI safety: guidelines for safe MRI practice''' | ||
Thursday, March 3, 2:00-3:30 pm, Simches 3.120 <br> | Thursday, March 3, 2:00-3:30 pm, Simches 3.120 <br> | ||
| − | Thursday, April 7, 2:00 - 3:30p.m OBC, Room 4-002B | + | Thursday, April 7, 2:00 - 3:30p.m OBC, Room 4-002B <br> |
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- Learn the potential risks in the MRI environment.<br> | - Learn the potential risks in the MRI environment.<br> | ||
- Learn the guidelines for safe MRI practice through real situation examples.<br> | - Learn the guidelines for safe MRI practice through real situation examples.<br> | ||
- Provide tools to answer patients/subjects questions about MRI procedures.<br> | - Provide tools to answer patients/subjects questions about MRI procedures.<br> | ||
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| + | [[media:MRI_safety.pdf|Slides]] from presentation | ||
'''3. Radiation safety and radiation dose reduction''' | '''3. Radiation safety and radiation dose reduction''' | ||
Wednesday, March 16, 2:00-3:30 pm, Simches 3.120 <br> | Wednesday, March 16, 2:00-3:30 pm, Simches 3.120 <br> | ||
| − | Wednesday, April 13, 1:00 - 2:30p.m, OBC, Room 4-002B | + | Wednesday, April 13, 1:00 - 2:30p.m, OBC, Room 4-002B <br> |
Objectives:<br> | Objectives:<br> | ||
- Learn in the context of imaging the risks posed by different types of radiation emissions and radiation-emitting products.<br> | - Learn in the context of imaging the risks posed by different types of radiation emissions and radiation-emitting products.<br> | ||
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- Understand the radiation safety protocol screening forms and model consent risk statements.<br> | - Understand the radiation safety protocol screening forms and model consent risk statements.<br> | ||
| − | Registration is required in order to attend; seats are limited. For more information, or to register, contact [mailto:Image_consult@catalyst.harvard.edu Valerie Humblet] | + | [[media:radiation_safety.pdf|Slides]] from presentation |
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| + | Registration is required in order to attend; seats are limited. For more information, or to register, visit the [http://catalyst.harvard.edu/services/imagingcourses/basics.html| Harvard Catalyst website] or contact [mailto:Image_consult@catalyst.harvard.edu Valerie Humblet] | ||
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Course overview: The MGH Clinical Research Program and the Harvard Catalyst are sponsoring this three lecture series designed to introduce clinical research coordinators, research nurses and study staff to the basics of medical imaging and the principles of safe imaging practice. Attendees may choose to attend all 3 sessions or can attend whichever sessions are pertinent to their learning needs. Please note you must register for each session individually.
1. Risks and benefits of imaging
Wednesday, February 16, 1:00-2:30 pm, Simches 3.120
Wednesday, March 23 1:00-2:30 pm, OBC, Room 4-002B
Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of different imaging modalities (CT, MRI, PET, US).
- Learn the risks of imaging contrast agents.
- Understand the potential risks of ionizing radiation.
Slides from presentation
2. MRI safety: guidelines for safe MRI practice
Thursday, March 3, 2:00-3:30 pm, Simches 3.120
Thursday, April 7, 2:00 - 3:30p.m OBC, Room 4-002B
Objectives:
- Learn the potential risks in the MRI environment.
- Learn the guidelines for safe MRI practice through real situation examples.
- Provide tools to answer patients/subjects questions about MRI procedures.
Slides from presentation
3. Radiation safety and radiation dose reduction
Wednesday, March 16, 2:00-3:30 pm, Simches 3.120
Wednesday, April 13, 1:00 - 2:30p.m, OBC, Room 4-002B
Objectives:
- Learn in the context of imaging the risks posed by different types of radiation emissions and radiation-emitting products.
- Understand how to support the benefits of medical imaging while minimizing the risks.
- Understand the radiation safety protocol screening forms and model consent risk statements.
Slides from presentation
Registration is required in order to attend; seats are limited. For more information, or to register, visit the Harvard Catalyst website or contact Valerie Humblet
