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Safety Training
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Anyone planning to work near the MRI scanner at CFMRI must complete MRI safety training. The course requirements are the same for 3T and 7T trainees. 

How do I sign up for Safety Training?

	* Go to https://cfmri.calpendo.com/

	* Click on “Register new user” link.

	* Fill out the New User Registration. You must register using your institution email address. 
		* Login name is the first half of your institution email address.
		* User type: select “Safety Quiz Participant” on the dropdown menu.
		* Create a unique password for your Calpendo user account.
		* See additional details in the image below.

	.. image:: images/Training/safety_train_calpendo_register.png
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	* Upcoming Safety Training Sessions

		| New training periods are open every 2-3 weeks. 
		| Please contact ajacobson@ucsd.edu for info on the next available session.

	* Download & carefully review the required safety training materials:

		| :download:`CFMRI Safety Guidelines for Conducting MRI Experiments </pdf/center_safety_policies_rev07-2007.pdf>`
		| :download:`Supplementary Safety Guidelines </pdf/safety-policy-update08.v2.pdf>`
		| :download:`Safety Trainee Pre-entry Screening Form </pdf/Safety_Trainee_UCSD_pre-entry_screen_rev10_Jun2024.pdf>`

	* The following screening forms are used in human imaging sessions. A thorough understanding of the info contained in these forms is a requirement for all safety trainees (3T & 7T). Information contained in these forms will be on the online safety quiz.

		| :download:`3T MRI Initial Subject Recruitment/Advance Screening Form </pdf/3T_UCSD_recruit_screen_rev10_Oct2023.pdf>`
		| :download:`3T MRI Pre-entry Screening Form </pdf/3T_UCSD_pre-entry_screen_rev10_Oct2023.pdf>`
		| :download:`3T MRI Operator's Checklist </pdf/3T_UCSD_operator_checklist_rev10_Oct2023.pdf>`

	* A link to the Safety Lecture will be included in your safety training registration email from Calpendo.
	
	* After you complete the Safety Lecture, you will need to complete the "Safety Trainee Pre-entry Screening Form". Submit the completed form to Aaron Jacobson (ajacobson@health.ucsd.edu), indicating that you have completed the Safety Lecture and careful review of the required materials listed above.

	* You will receive an email invitation to take the safety quiz. Follow the login instructions on the email. Upon completed the quiz, a test result will be displayed instantly. The pass rate is 37/40 questions at 92.5%. You are allowed to retake the quiz on the same day.

	* We encourage everyone to attend the safety lecture even if they do not need the official training. Any questions, email cfmri@ucsd.edu.


Operator Training
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 How do I sign up for Hands-on Operator training?

	* You must have attended safety training and have passed the safety quiz.

	* The Project PI must complete an operator training request form.

		| :download:`CFMRI MRI Scanner Operator Training Request Form </pdf/CFMRI_Operator_Training_Request_Form_June2024.pdf>`

	* CFMRI Staff will schedule an on-site training and contact you with dates and times.

	* Attend two 2-hour Operator Training sessions (hands-on at the MRI scanner your project plans to use) 

	* After the training sessions, gain scanning experience under the supervision of existing operators of your project. 

	* Once you feel comfortable with scanner operation, MR safety, and subject interaction in the MR environment, contact CFMRI Staff to schedule an operator certification sign-off session.

	* Once operators have been signed off by CFMRI Trainers, a signed Operator Certificate will be awarded. 

	* After successful completion of safety and MRI operator training, access to relevant areas and resources in the CFMRI building will be added to your UCSD proximity badge.

	* Contact Aaron Jacobson (ajacobson@health.ucsd.edu) and Johnsie Donaldson (jdonaldsonii@health.ucsd.edu) for badge activation details or related questions.