MRI For Radiation Therapy

This introductory 8-week course offered by the University of Alberta's Radiation Therapy Program will provide an overview of the landscape of MRI in RT.

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MRI Safety For Radiation Therapy

The safety hazards and risks associated with MRI are very different from those typically associated with ionizing radiation. This short course covers the main hazards associated with an MRI environment within a radiation therapy department and how to identify and manage potential risks for personnel and patients.

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MRI for Radiation Therapy FAQs

8 weeks

$790 CAD

The course content has been developed with practicing radiation therapists in mind so it might not be a good fit for you.

The course content will be available in all time zones. Each week’s content is released at 12:00am GMT on Monday (you can access it if you have passed the previous week’s quiz).

Weeks vary - but the range is from 3 to 6 hours of work a week. Weeks 2 to 5 (MR physics) tend to be the most content heavy and may take you longer than the other weeks.

The course will be accredited for 22.5 Cat A credits through the CAMRT.

No, this course is not eligible for a tax credit.

There are three weeks that cover MR physics. These weeks tend to be content heavy and may take longer than the other weeks.

A laptop/computer to access the University of Alberta learning platform (e-class), a reliable internet connection.

To pass you need to be successful in all 8 weekly quizzes. You must complete the previous week and achieve a passing grade in the quiz (80%) in order to move on to the next week.

The cohort will move along on a week-by-week basis. The goal is to keep up with your cohort. However, if you do fall behind, the content and quizzes will still be accessible to you until the course closes (usually 4 weeks after the end of week 8).

If you withdraw from the course before the start date you will receive a full refund. After that date no refunds will be offered. 

Please let us know as soon as possible if you anticipate having problems with being able to complete the course in time and we can work with you to find a solution.

No - it is a continuing professional development course that will give you an introductory understanding of the use of MRI in radiation therapy. It will not give you hands-on skills/competencies.

Yes. You will receive a certificate by email after you have completed the course and passed the final quiz on week 8.

Please email radth@ualberta.ca
MRI Safety For Radiation Therapy FAQs

It is expected that the course content will take you 3 to 4 hours to complete (including required readings and activities)

The course is delivered in a fully asynchronous format. You can start anytime.

A laptop/computer to access the University of Alberta learning platform (e-class), a reliable internet connection.

The course content has been developed with practicing radiation therapists in mind so it might not be a good fit for you.

No. This course is not a substitute for local MR safety training supplied by your organization. Always follow your local policies and procedures.

Please email radth@ualberta.ca

No refunds are offered for this course.

This course is accredited for 3 Category A credits through the CAMRT.

No, this course is not eligible for a tax credit. 

To pass you need to be successful in the final quiz with a grade of 80% or higher. 

Yes. You will receive a certificate by email after you have completed the course and passed the final quiz.