American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety
Press release: Monday, November 10, 2025
There has been substantial progress in the past few years in the field of MRI in general and remote MR scanning in particular. To ensure that MR safe practices keep up with the many changes that have permeated the practice of MRI, the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety has generated a set of guidelines and a standardized approach to the practice of remote - and in person - MR scanning. In this standardized approach we are introducing the newly created role of the Magnetic Resonance Safety Tech (MRST) in helping the Magnetic Resonance Medical Director (MRMD), the MR Safety Officer (MRSO), and the MR Safety Expert (MRSE) oversee safe practices in especially remote MR scanning environments. As with the MRMD, MRSO, and MRSE positions, the ABMRS has generated an examination to certify those who wish to hold the position/title of MRST. The ABMRS MRST certification examination will be available no later than February, 2026.
The ABMRS will be presenting a 90 minute webinar entitled, “Certification and Standardization in Remote MR Scanning” on December 11, 2025 from 10 am - 11:30 Eastern Time.
Registration for this free seminar is available at the following URL:
https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5120370/7CDA8270846F774DC31D64CC33EC936E
As was the case with the MRMD, MRSO, and MRSE, with the creation of the new position of MRST, the ABMRS is once again applying its philosophy that standardization and certification are powerful tools in helping ensure the safety of our patients and healthcare practitioners in magnetic resonance environments.
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Press Release 01-12: Founding of ABMRS (PDF)
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7.14.23
The American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS) announces electronic exam administration.
Beginning this summer (2023), the ABMRS will offer their credentialing exams for MR Medical Director (MRMD), MR Safety Officer (MRSO), and MR Safety Expert (MRSE) at testing centers operated by Prometric, LLC. (www.prometric.com). Initially, the exams will be available in North America (US and Canada) followed by the UK and other countries shortly thereafter. Prometric has test centers available worldwide with over 350 test centers in North America. According to ABMRS Chair Wm. Faulkner: “We are pleased and excited with the move to electronic exam administration. By offering ABMRS exams through Prometric, exam candidates will be able to schedule their exam at a Prometric testing center nearest them on any available date and time.” Additional exam information, as well as updates on electronic exam availability, can be found on the ABMRS website at www.abmrs.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10.02.23
The ABMRS credentialing exams for MR Medical Director (MRMD), MR Safety Officer (MRSO) and MR Safety Expert (MRSE) are now available through Prometric testing centers in the US and Canada. Prometric has over 350 test centers in North America.
International exams will be available at a future date yet to be determined.
According to ABMRS Chair Wm. Faulkner: “Providing ABMRS exam administrations through Prometric testing centers enables exam candidates to schedule their exam at a testing center nearest them on any available date and time.”
Exam information and registration can be found on the ABMRS website at www.abmrs.org