Center for Functional MRI In the Department of Radiology

Safety/Operator Training

How do I become a certified scanner operator at the Center for FMRI?

  1. Attend the Safety Training lecture. (Dates for Safety Lectures) Note: You must bring a printed copy of the safety manual (PDF) and supplementary guidelines (PDF).
  2. Pass the on-line safety test.
  3. Complete the two 2-hour hands-on training sessions with Aaron Jacobson.

  How do I sign up for Safety Training?

  1. Attend the Safety Training lecture. You must bring a printed copy of the safety manual (PDF) and supplementary guidelines to the lecture (PDF).
  2. Pass the Calpendo Safety Quiz.
  3. Complete the two 2-hour hands-on training sessions with Aaron Jacobson.
  4. Please click the link for detailed training information. Safety Training

    5. We encourage everyone to attend the safety lecture even if they do not need the official training.

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

  1. Must have attended safety training and pass the online safety test.
  2. Have your Project PI submit an on-line request (link: https://fmri.ucsd.edu/operator-training). Center Admin Staff will schedule the training.
  3. Complete the two 2-hours sessions. (Certificate will be awarded.)
  4. PI must email CFMRI (CFMRI@ucsd.edu) requesting that the operator be added to their approved research project(s). 
  5. Operators should have the CFMRI Access Request Form (Online application) completed once they have been signed off by CFMRI Staff.

Training Materials