In the world of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) education, clinical training is well-established as an effective way for students and technologists to learn key concepts and sharpen their skills. If you’re a student or tech looking for more hands-on experience or an educator or manager seeking more immersive training for your students or staff, read on to learn about the latest advancements in MRI clinical training and education.
What is MRI Clinical Training?
MRI clinical training allows MRI students and technologists to gain real-life work experience in a hospital or clinic. Clinical training gives students and technologists the opportunity to work with experienced MRI techs and practice their scanning skills on real MRI equipment. Some MRI programs may offer a clinical apprenticeship as part of the program, while others require students to find clinical experience on their own.
However, thanks to recent advances in technology, MRI training has advanced – and these days, the best training includes virtual training as well as in-person sessions.
How Virtual Training Enhances MRI Clinical Training
On its own, MRI clinical training is an excellent (and necessary) way for students to gain the experience they need to successfully become an MRI technologist. However, when paired with virtual MRI simulation clinical training becomes even more effective.
That’s because, when it comes to learning, every student is different. Some will grasp concepts right away, but others might need to approach learning in a different way or spend more time on certain subjects.
Virtual training sessions offer students and techs unlimited practice – at any time and from anywhere – so they can study and develop their skills at their own pace. With this innovative technology, they can walk through the experience of operating an MRI machine, including completing a preliminary safety check, adjusting parameters, generating images, and more – all through their laptop or smart device.
MRI simulation software like ScanLabMR offers a low-stress way for students to gain experience and knowledge in the field. Plus, with virtual training, there are no safety risks for patients, students, or instructors. Even better? Getting practice doesn’t require reserving an MRI machine or interrupting clinical schedules.
Proof that MRI Simulation Works
ScanLab offer several case studies that prove the effectiveness of MRI simulation:
- Students at Casa Loma College in Van Nuys, CA who used ScanLabMR had a 60% faster clinical scanning onset while the university had a 7% increase in graduation rate, resulting in a revenue gain of $280,000.
- Technologists at Alliance who used ScanLabMR with ImagingU MRI education had a 63% faster training duration, resulting in a reduction of backlogged exams, increasing revenue within 27 weeks by nearly $900k.
Designed for Universities and Radiology Facilities
Today’s best-in-class MRI simulators offer more than just scanning practice. They also provide quantitative skill assessments so instructors can evaluate their students’ knowledge and pinpoint areas for improvement.
For example, ScanLabMR’s software requires users to complete a scanning evaluation and answer critical thinking questions on key MRI topics, such as patient safety, anatomy, and parameters and trade-offs. When they finish, ScanLabMR’s technology automatically scores the assessment by evaluating the scan quality and question responses against our expert-established criteria.
Transform Your MRI Training with ScanLabMR
If you’re ready to get more hands-on training, ScanLabMR is here to help. Our breakthrough technology raises the standard of MRI education by providing a more seamless MRI training experience for students, instructors, and managers. The result? A well-educated MRI workforce and better patient outcomes.
Reach out to the ScanLabMR team today to set up a guided demo or receive a personalized quote.