Aims of the Association
To facilitate the exchange of information and to promote education and further training for radiographers working in the field of magnetic resonance. The co-ordination of the Association's activities is undertaken by an elected Policy Board which consists of prominent MR Radiographers working in all regions of the UK and Eire; there are currently 15 members including a President, President Elect, Secretary and Treasurer.
Membership is organised on the basis of each MRI unit registering with the Association, every site nominating a person to receive correspondence. Membership is however welcomed from representatives of companies and organisations with an interest in magnetic resonance as well as from individuals not currently employed in an MR unit, or those who would prefer to have their own private subscription.
The aims of the Association are currently achieved by the holding of a one day meeting three times every two years (with reduced registration fees for members), the venue at a centrally located UK city. Regional groups are in the process of being formed to allow more frequent meetings at a local level. The Association has a newsletter and also regular pages in Synergy and Clinical MRI both for general information and for technical papers.
The Policy Board has now assisted in the organisation of seven validated courses targeted at radiographers working in MR, leading to the award of certificates, diplomas and masters degrees. Between them, these courses are structured to allow at distance learning similar to the Open University format or day release schemes. All courses give students the opportunity to work towards the award of an MSc in magnetic resonance. Other courses are in the planning stage with the aim of offering a variety of study formats at different locations throughout the country. The Association is also working with the College of Radiographers' to formulate validation mechanisms for other MR related courses. The Association is active in forging links with other organisations, both national and international and is currently arranging a number of joint meetings and study days.
Read the mission statement for further information about the objectives of BAMRR.