Training
Safety Training
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?
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.
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:
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.
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 38/40 questions at 95%. 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
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.
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.