Seven-week fully online course:

• The online course is offered May-July (Summer) each year.
• The intense seven-week course experience is intended to expose you the didactic components necessary to be successful on the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS) Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO) certification exam. The course follows the ABMRS Examination Content Syllabus (PDF).

​This course will present a holistic overview of safety considerations in MRI. Topics may include magnetic fields, contrast agents, implant and device safety, and comprehensive screening procedures. Safety zones, pregnancy policies, patient codes, and the role of a Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer will also be discussed.

At the end of the MRI Safety course, students will be able to:

• Identify potential hazards in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) environment
• Describe elements of safety management used in Magnetic Resonance (MR) departments
• Recommend protocols for proper patient screening and procedure preparation
• Explain the effects of static and transient magnetic fields on the human body
• Evaluate if specific medical devices can be scanned for a procedure
• Determine MR zones on room design schematics
• Discuss medicolegal and accreditation issues involving MR safety

The cost of the seven-week educational experience is approximately $1800. The approximate price includes tuition, application fee, and credit hour fees. The price does not include the cost of the course textbook. Contact your employer about the potential for financial assistance or tuition reimbursement. Mercy College is a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

This course makes use of McRobbies's Essentials of MRI Safety textbook. The textbook is not included in the price of tuition and can be found here: https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Essentials+of+MRI+Safety-p-9781119557173

To register for this course you will need to apply to the college as special student status. Apply using the online application and simply select "Special Student Status" from the "Program of Study" menu. Students who enroll in the course in this capacity are not offered Federal financial aid, scholarships, or grants. Contact our admissions team at 419-251-1313 for details about applying as special student status.

Note: The course is also available to qualified students who enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging program. Learn more about this option.