CIB Position Statement
IPEM Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert (MRSE) Certificate of Competence
Ensuring the safety of patients, staff and visitors is a critical component of an MRI service. The MHRA Safety Guidelines for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment in Clinical Use recommends that all MRI facilities appoint one or more MR Safety Experts (MRSE).
A multi-professional working party (with representation from BAMRR, BIR, IPEM, RCR, BC-ISMRM and SCoR), in conjunction with IPEM, have established the IPEM Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert (MRSE) Certificate of Competence. This certification model is open to any MRI professional who can demonstrate they have the required knowledge and experience. Knowledge is demonstrated by successfully completing the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS) MRSE exam. The MR experience of an applicant is assessed from a structured portfolio demonstrating a broad range of MRSE activities.
The Clinical Imaging Board supports the IPEM Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert (MRSE) Certificate of Competence and recommends that all MRI facilities appoint one or more persons holding the MRSE Certificate of Competence either from within their own organisation, or as part of a service level agreement with an external organisation.
Further information is available on the IPEM website.