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--- ap-training [2024/02/08 13:00] – [Becoming a probationary AP – The Requirements] carl
+++ ap-training [2024/02/22 09:15] (current) – [Becoming a probationary AP – The Requirements] carl
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 becoming a **provisional Authorised Person (PAP)** and then a full **Authorised Person** at CUBIC.
-It is important to read the complete guide in **[[LINK|Appendix 2 of the CUBIC Rules of Operation 2017]]**.
+It is important to read the complete guide in **{{:cubic_rules_of_operation_2017-09-20.pdf|Appendix 2 of the CUBIC Rules of Operation 2017}}**.
 A full list of current APs is displayed in the CUBIC control room.
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 at RHUL, and is the main point of contact for training.
-=====Becoming a probationary AP – The Requirements=====
+=====Becoming a Probationary AP: checklist=====
 ====1. Training in First Aid====
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 This is based on the following:
-a) Studying the current Local Rules of Operation.
+  - Studying the current {{:cubic_rules_of_operation_2017-09-20.pdf|CUBIC Rules of Operation}}.
-b) Reading the Safety Guidelines for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment in Clinical
+  - Reading the Safety Guidelines for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment in Clinical Use (February 2021) provided by the MHRA. These can be found here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/958486/MRI_guidance_2021-4-03c.pdf
-Use (February 2021) provided by the MHRA. These can be found here:
+  - Studying all relevant risk assessment forms (provided by the MRI Safety Officer)
-https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachm
+  - Passing the written safety exam: Administered by the MRI Safety Officer, in person). The safety test has 25 questions where short written answers required. (Pass ≥85%)
-ent_data/file/958486/MRI_guidance_2021-4-03c.pdf
-c) Studying all relevant risk assessment forms (provided by the MRI Safety Officer)
-d) Passing the written safety exam: Administered by the MRI Safety Officer, in person).
-The safety test has 25 questions where short written answers required. (Pass ≥85%)
-Example questions might be: “Who must be screened before being allowed access to the
-controlled area?”, or “A volunteer arrives wearing a stud in her nose. What do you do?”.
-It is mainly based on the Local Rules of Operations, the MHRA guidance and risk assessments.
-Pay particular attention to pregnancy and audible noise levels in the MHRA guidelines. Please
-contact the MRI Safety Officer when you are ready to take the test.
-. Viewing the current Siemens safety videos (3 parts)
+Example questions might be: **“Who must be screened before being allowed access to the controlled area?”**, or **“A volunteer arrives wearing a stud in her nose. What do you do?”**.
+It is mainly based on the Local Rules of Operations, the MHRA guidance and risk assessments. Pay particular attention to pregnancy and audible noise levels in the MHRA guidelines. Please contact the MRI Safety Officer when you are ready to take the test.
+====4. Viewing the current Siemens safety videos (3 parts)====
 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDcZmaA7RM_obrsOPEafz97UpKb56kBQa
-. Viewing a MRI safety lecture
+====5. Viewing a MRI safety lecture====
 https://www.dropbox.com/s/nke9x4xwbeotato/CUBIC_MRI_Video.mp4?dl=0>
-. Training in removing an unconscious participant from the controlled area.
+====6. Training in removing an unconscious participant from the controlled area====
 This can be arranged at a convenient time for you or as a group.
+=====Probationary AP status and next steps=====
 Persons who satisfy all the above requirements but have little or no practical experience will initially
-be given Probationary Authorised Person Status. As a Probationary AP, one can commence scanning
+be given **Probationary Authorised Person** status. As a Probationary AP, one can commence scanning
 with a Full AP being present during the scan session.
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 and have operated the scanner on at least 5 of those occasions.
-Note for experienced users: Some users may have considerable prior experience with operating an
+**Note for experienced users:** Some users may have considerable prior experience with operating an
 MRI system in other institutions. Based on this, it may be possible to reduce the training requirements
 above at the discretion of the MRI Director.
-=====Maintaining your AP status=====
+====Maintaining your AP status====
 If an AP has not scanned at CUBIC for 12 months they should arrange to have refresher training with