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MRS222 Nuclear Medicine Science 1 (16)

CSU Discipline Area: Medical Radiation Science (MEDRA)

Duration: Two sessions

Abstract:

This subject will begin the student’s comprehensive education in Nuclear Medicine science. It deals with the development and comparison of methods appropriate to each of a number of important body systems, including: Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Genitourinary, Endocrine and Gastrointestinal. The subject aims to provide deeper learning and understanding of the principles and practice of Nuclear Medicine Science underpinned by knowledge of complementary and integrative imaging pathology.  

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Internal Wagga Wagga
Session 2
Internal Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MRS222

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Prerequisite(s):

MRS100

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- Understand and correctly use appropriate terminology;
- Have an appreciation of the structure and function of the human body as it relates to imaging technology and radiopharmacy;
- Be able to define key terms and concepts;
- Be able to explain the rationale behind routine procedures;
- Be able to understand and implement correct imaging techniques for routine procedures;
- Be able to describe the physiological pathways of the radiopharmaceuticals, knowing the physical characteristics and mechanisms of localisation of each, and determine diagnostically useful dosages; 
- Have a developed knowledge of relevant quantitative methods and data analysis;
- Have a developed knowledge of the scintigraphic findings of key pathologies;
- Have a general understanding of paediatric applications of relevant procedures;
- Have a general understanding of and be able to conduct research onto less frequently performed procedures;
- Understand the procedures for receipt, storage and waste disposal of sealed and unsealed sources;
- Appreciate concepts in health law and ethics;
- Commence the establishment of critical, analytical, and evaluative skills in a range of contexts including clinical problem solving, research and empirical practice, and academic and professional discourse;
- Have a general understanding of the social and cultural issues relating to pathologies (eg. rurality, gender, age, ethnicity, spiritual ideology); and
- Identify and develop familiarity with effective communication skills in a variety of settings using a variety of media.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

  Module 1 (20%): Musculoskeletal and Respiratory

 Module 2 (25%): Cardiovascular

  Module 3 (20%): Gastrointestinal

 Module 4 (20%): Genitourinary

 Module 5 (15%): Endocrine / exocrine

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.

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The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.