Level 0 Status - Research

To obtain L0 status for research:

1) Submit the BIC MRI Training Request form.

2) Download the Level 0 MRI User Training Packet from the BIC Wiki and complete under the guidance of your PI / supervisor.

This packet has 4 components:

1. 1. Completion of the first page of the packet PDF. Must have your signature and the signature of your PI/faculty advisor.
  2. A screenshot of UTLearn course certification:
    - BIC-MRI: 101A (for the 3T Skyra / NHB) or
    - BIC-MRI: 101B (for the 3T Vida / HDB).
    - For the 7T Bruker preclinical system, either course may be taken.
  3. A screenshot of email confirmation for a completed MRI Safety Screening form for Personnel. A member of BIC staff will review and email back confirmation if you screen safe. Re-submit this if your details have changed, or if it has been more than 2 years since last submission.
  4. A screenshot of IRB (human subject studies) or IACUC (pre-clinical studies) status. Instructions can be found here.

3) Compile each component of the packet into a single PDF. Name the completed Training Packet as your FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_L0.pdf. Email your PDF to bic-training@utlists.utexas.edu

4) BIC will review the packet and will grant Level 0 status providing all requirements have been met.

Note: Level 0 users can enter the MRI Control Room (Zone 3) ONLY. Level 0 users MAY NOT assume any responsibilities for the e.g. the safety screening of participants or enter the MRI Scanner Room (Zone 4) under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES unless they are accompanied by a member of BIC staff or a certified MRI Technologist. Card access to BIC facilities will not be granted.
A maximum of two (2) L0 users may be present for participant research studies – the conduct and safety of the L0 users observing any MRI session will be the responsibility of the Level 2 user overseeing the study.