As part of MRI Safety Week 2026, MRI Med is pleased to share a free educational webinar series hosted by NordInsight and Pearl Technology. Featuring respected MRI safety experts Kellye Chia, Kristan Harrington, and Tobias Gilk, this three-part series will explore key topics impacting MRI safety programs, MRI technologists, and healthcare organizations today.
Each live webinar is designed to provide practical insights into MRI safety best practices, evolving responsibilities within the MR environment, and strategies for creating safer, more consistent workflows. Best of all, attendance is free, and CE credits are available for participants who attend the live sessions.
Why MRI Safety Education Matters
MRI safety continues to evolve as healthcare facilities face increasing patient volumes, staffing challenges, and growing complexity within the MR environment. Ongoing education helps MRI professionals stay informed about current safety standards, operational best practices, and emerging roles that support safer patient care.
This webinar series offers an opportunity to learn directly from experienced MRI safety leaders while earning continuing education credits.
Webinar Schedule
MRI Safety Then & Now: Expanding Responsibilities of the MR Technologist
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Speaker: Kellye Chia, RT(R)(MR), MRSO(MRSC™), MRSE(MRSC™)
As MRI technology and clinical demands continue to evolve, so do the responsibilities of MRI technologists. In this session, Kellye Chia will discuss how the role of the MR technologist has expanded over time and what today's professionals need to know to support safe and effective MRI operations.
The MR Safety Tech (MRST): Bridging the Gap Between the Remote MR Technologist and the Patient
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Speaker: Kristan Harrington, MBA, RT(R)(MR), MRSO(MRSC™)
Remote MRI workflows continue to gain adoption across healthcare systems. This presentation explores the growing role of the MR Safety Tech (MRST) and how this position helps bridge communication, safety screening, and patient care responsibilities between remote MRI technologists and patients.
MRI Policies That Work: Supporting Safety, Consistency, and Decision-Making
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Speakers: Kellye Chia, RT(R)(MR), MRSO(MRSC™), MRSE(MRSC™) and Tobias Gilk, MRSO, MRSE
Effective MRI safety policies provide the foundation for safe operations, consistent decision-making, and regulatory compliance. Kellye Chia and Tobias Gilk will discuss practical approaches for developing and maintaining MRI policies that support both staff and patient safety.
Register for the Webinar Series
All sessions are free to attend, and CE credits will be available for live participation.
Register here: https://www.pearl-technology.ch/en/mri-safety-week_webinar_mrimed
Join the MRI Safety Conversation
MRI Safety Week serves as an important reminder of the critical role that education, training, and collaboration play in maintaining safe MRI environments. Whether you are an MRI technologist, MRI safety officer, radiology leader, or healthcare administrator, this webinar series provides valuable insights from some of the industry's most recognized MRI safety experts.
We encourage you to register today and take advantage of this opportunity to expand your MRI safety knowledge during MRI Safety Week 2026.
