C-15: MRI SAFETY POLICY

In MRI, the magnetic field is always on. Students working with or observing in an MRI area will comply with each site’s policies and procedures regarding metallic objects being introduced into the MRI scanning area. Carrying ferromagnetic articles or introducing them to the MRI scanning area is strictly prohibited. These objects can become projectiles within the scanning room causing serious injury or death and/or equipment failure. This would include but not be limited to: oxygen tanks, wheelchairs, carts, monitors, IV poles, laundry hampers, tools, furniture, personal ferromagnetic items (e.g. Cell phones, iPods, underwire bras). Students will be screened according to patient screening protocols at the respective hospital, to assure MRI compatibility. Students should notify the clinical preceptor immediately if their safety status should change after screening due to a surgical implant, personal injury or other event during the course of their time in the program.