1) Question: What are the first steps required to get an L1/L2 certification?
- Register for the training here
- Successfully complete the training.
- Collect your records (please refer to the L1/L2 Requirements)
- Stay informed by sending me an email with your telephone number so I can add you to our Signal group
- Contact me via email to schedule the final practical examination at the Prisma.
2) Question: Am I eligible for L2 certification without prior completion of L1 certification?
Answer: No, you cannot. There are special cases (exceptions) though. Please check the plan of the MRI Safety Training course and feel free to contact the Security Manager.
3) Question: What are the legal requirements in order to be accepted as an L1/L2 operator?
Answer: The only legal requirement is to have a valid contract (WHK, SHK, or similar) with the University, UKR, or MEDBO for at least 12 months. Breaks are allowed, so the 12-month period does not need to be continuous. For more information, feel free to visit this webpage.
4) Question: Do I need to demonstrate my records of active participation to the measurements at the Prisma in order to get my L1/L2 certification?
Answer: Yes, this can be done using the provided form
5) Question: I have already obtained my L1-Operator certification. Do I need to attend the MRI-Safety training or to repeat the written examination (during the same year) to apply for an L2-Operator certification?
Answer: Yes you do. You need to attend the next Level 2 MR Operator Training. Additionally you need to attend the 2-day training at the Department of Radiology (UKR). See this page for more information.
6) Question: I have successfully completed my L1-Operator certification. How long should I wait before applying for an L2-Operator certification?
Answer: You have to wait at least until the next MRI-Safety training, which is held four times a year. Special cases will be discussed privately.
7) Question: How long does my FAC (First Aid Certification) last?
Answer: 3 years. You should renew it every 3 years.
8) Question: I live far away from Regensburg. Can I attend the First Aid Certification (FAC) somewhere else?
Answer: Yes, of course.
9) Question: Do I need to obtain the FAC (First Aid Certification) if I'm not interested in obtaining the L1/L2 status and am only attending the course for credits?
Answer: No, the FAC is only mandatory for individuals applying as L1/L2 operators and not for students attending the M21.1 or M22.1.
10) Question: I have already worked with a Siemens 3T Prisma somewhere else. Do I need to do the training anyway?
Answer: Yes and probably you will apply for an L2-Operator certification. Pls, contact the SM (Security Manager) for more details.
11) Question: What about the MRI-Safety examination? Can I fail the examination?
Answer:
L1 Applicants must answer 48 questions, L2 Applicants must answer 50 questions, L2 Refresher Applicants must answer 38 questions, and L2 Direct Applicants must answer 76 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 50% of the questions. All questions are specifically selected for each application, covering topics from MRI physics to evacuation procedures. If you fail to correctly answer more than half of the questions, you will be required to retake the examination during the next MRI Safety Training. Failure to pass will also result in not being allowed to participate in any measurements at the Prisma.
12) Question: I am a student attending the course only for the credits. What happens if I fail the examination?
Answer: You will need repeat the exam only (in the next coming session) and not the practical part if you already did it. Registration is required (limited number of seats!!).
13) Question: Where do I find all the course slides required documents and forms?
Answer: Registration is required and need to be granted by the Security Manager. You are not allowed to share any material you find in the forum.
14) Question: I´ve obtained my L2-Operator certification. Where can I book the Prisma to do my experiments? Whom should I contact to get an account?
Answer: Bookings
15) Question: I am starting a new research project. What regulations should I follow?
Answer: You can find all the relevant regulations in the Prisma 'Nurzerordnung' document, which is available after logging into the 'Docs & Forms' section. For additional support feel free to contact Prof.
16) Who will be responsible for preparing the MRI sequence pipeline? Who will be responsible for testing and running the paradigm scripts on the stimulus PC in the MRI lab?
Answer: write me an
17) How long will my L1/L2 certification remain valid?
Answer: two years. After that you need to apply for a refresher.
18) What is the proper way to ask for support (via
Answer: read this page