Most hospitals run MRI, X-ray, and CT equipment side by side, and technicians rarely get to specialise in just one. This Multi-Modality Imaging Maintenance Training Course, from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, is built for that reality — giving participants a working command of all three systems rather than treating them as separate specialisms.

The course moves modality by modality through structure, safety, and troubleshooting, then pulls the threads together in shared topics like power systems, cooling, software, and quality assurance. Participants finish able to maintain, diagnose, and repair MRI, X-ray, and CT equipment to the standard healthcare facilities expect, while staying compliant with industry regulations.

Who Should Attend?

• Biomedical engineers and service technicians who work across MRI, X-ray, and CT systems, and field technicians specialising in one or more of these modalities
• Healthcare professionals involved in the operational and maintenance side of medical imaging equipment
• Anyone advancing a career in medical imaging maintenance and servicing

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to:

• Identify common issues across MRI, X-ray, and CT systems and repair them effectively
• Understand the core principles behind each imaging technology and how they differ
• Carry out maintenance procedures and troubleshooting specific to each modality
• Conduct preventive maintenance that extends equipment life and improves system reliability
• Service all three systems in compliance with health and safety standards

Module 1: One Skill Set, Three Modalities

• Basic principles of MRI, X-ray, and CT imaging, and the differences between them
• Applications and importance of each modality in healthcare
• Key hardware components across the three systems, and the role computer systems play in medical imaging

Module 2: Safety Across MRI, X-ray, and CT

• Safety considerations specific to each imaging modality, plus electromagnetic field safety and radiation protection
• Personal protective equipment required for technicians
• Electrical hazards, mechanical safety considerations, and handling high-voltage components safely

Module 3: Inside an MRI System

• Magnetic field and superconducting magnets, gradient coils, RF coils, and patient positioning systems
• The function and purpose of MRI cooling systems
• Daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks, troubleshooting common faults, and repairing and calibrating MRI equipment

Module 4: Inside an X-ray System

• The X-ray tube, high-voltage generator and transformer, and X-ray detectors and image receptors
• Identifying image quality and resolution issues, and common mechanical failures
• Repairing and replacing components in X-ray equipment

Module 5: Inside a CT System

• CT scanners and their core components: X-ray tubes, detectors, gantries, and the data acquisition system (DAS)
• Common faults in CT systems and preventive maintenance routines
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electronic problems in CT scanners

Module 6: Routine Care and Cross-Modality Troubleshooting

• Preventive maintenance schedules, checklists, cleaning, and calibration of key components across all three modalities
• Checking and updating imaging system software
• Identifying cross-modality faults and the diagnostic approaches and tools used to resolve common failures

Module 7: Power and Electrical Troubleshooting

• Power supply and distribution in medical imaging equipment, grounding, and surge protection
• Ensuring stability in high-voltage systems
• Using multimeters and other diagnostic tools to identify, repair, and test electrical issues

Module 8: Cooling Systems: Keeping MRI and CT Stable

• The importance of cryogenic cooling in MRI and cooling system components across both MRI and CT
• Preventing system failures caused by temperature variations
• Identifying leaks, malfunctioning compressors, and maintaining cryogenic fluid levels

Module 9: Software, PACS, and Hospital Integration

• Software and control systems for MRI, X-ray, and CT, and how to update, configure, and troubleshoot them
• Integration with PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
• Managing DICOM standards and maintaining the data integrity and security of medical images

Module 10: Advanced Diagnostics and Complex Repairs

• Using advanced diagnostic equipment to identify deep-rooted or intermittent faults across imaging systems
• Step-by-step procedures for repairing advanced issues
• Component replacement, system recalibration, and managing complex system failures effectively

Module 11: Preventive Maintenance and Performance Optimisation

• Crafting maintenance schedules tailored to different equipment, with proper documentation and record-keeping
• Measuring system performance and efficiency
• Enhancing image quality, improving uptime, and calibration procedures for accurate, reliable results

Module 12: Spare Parts and Equipment Lifecycle

• Maintaining an inventory of critical spare parts and ensuring their availability for timely repairs
• Best practices for sourcing and storing spare parts
• Understanding the lifecycle of MRI, X-ray, and CT systems, and planning for replacement, upgrades, and budgeting

Module 13: Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Key regulatory requirements and international standards (ISO, IEC) for medical imaging equipment
• Ensuring compliance with radiation safety and health regulations
• Implementing quality control procedures and risk management strategies, with continuous improvement in maintenance processes