CTSC:edu research staff

Back to Collaboration:Harvard_CTSC

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
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.

2. MRI safety: guidelines for safe MRI practice

Thursday, March 3, 2:00-3:30 pm, Simches 3.120
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.

3. Radiation safety and radiation dose reduction

Wednesday, March 16, 2:00-3:30 pm, Simches 3.120
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.

Registration is required in order to attend; seats are limited. For more information, or to register, contact Valerie Humblet