MRS322 Nuclear Medicine Science 3 (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Medical Radiation Science (MEDRA)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject continues the students comprehensive education in Nuclear Medicine science. It deals with the development and comparison of methods appropriate to each of a number of areas, including: the central nervous system, infection and inflammation, diagnostic and therapeutic oncology, and positron emission tomography. The subject also includes clinical practicum experience to refine skills. 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 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MRS322
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
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.
- Have a developed knowledge of the processes of production for radionuclides.
- Have a developed knowledge of radiation safety and appropriate legislative requirements.
- Have a developed knowledge of radiopharmaceutical reconstitution and dose dispensing.
- Appreciate and demonstrate those characteristics that enhance autonomous and life long learning.
- Appreciate concepts in health law and ethics.
- Demonstrate attitudes and skills that enhance and promote citizenship in local and professional communities.
- 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).
- 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: Central Nervous System
- Terminology
- Protocol and procedure
- Radiopharmacy
- Pathophysiology / clinical indications
- Quantitative and data analysis
- Paediatric considerations
- Image interpretation
- Complementary and integrative imaging appearances
Module 2: Infection and Inflammation
- Terminology
- Protocol and procedure
- Radiopharmacy
- Pathophysiology / clinical indications
- Quantitative and data analysis
- Paediatric considerations
- Image interpretation
- Complementary and integrative imaging appearances
Module 3: Oncology (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- Terminology
- Protocol and procedure
- Radiopharmacy
- Pathophysiology / clinical indications
- Quantitative and data analysis
- Paediatric considerations
- Image interpretation
- Complementary and integrative imaging appearances
Module 4: PET
- Terminology
- Clinical protocol and procedure (oncology, cardiology, neurology)
- Radiopharmacy
- Pathophysiology / clinical indications
- Quantitative and data analysis
- Paediatric considerations
- Image interpretation
- Current research developments
Module 5: Clinical Practicum
- 8 weeks of clinical
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 40 days duration.
WPL to refine skills
Specialised Resources
students may incur costs associated with workplace learning
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.