NMT331 Nuclear Medicine Technique 3 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Medical Radiation Science (MEDRA)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject will expand the student's education in Nuclear Medicine procedures. It examines imaging methods appropriate to a number of important body systems including, Cardiovascular System (including lymphatics), Endocrine System (including exocrine), Inflammation & Infection and Diagnostic Oncology studies. The subject aims to provide a broad based understanding of the principles and practice of Nuclear Medicine Techniques, providing a sound platform of knowledge for students to take into both their clinical placement and approaching PDY placement.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: NMT331
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
B AppSc(NucMedTech) students only
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
for the specific study areas of:
Cardiovascular System (including lymphatics),
Endocrine System (including exocrine),
Inflammation and Infection Studies
Diagnostic Oncology Studies.
Be able to understand the rationale behind routine procedures
Understand and be capable of implementing correct positioning techniques
Be able to describe the physiology, pathophysiology, and anatomy associated with each technique.
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.
Understand the principles of quantitative analysis.
Obtain some understanding of, and conduct research into, less frequently performed procedures in these body systems;
Be able to research and perform a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures with the supervision appropriate for a new graduate. This includes:
- relevant 'cold' lab procedures
- all 'hot' lab procedures
- all imaging and non-imaging procedures
- radionuclide therapy procedures
- computer acquisition and data analysis.
Have exposure to other modalities such as Ultrasound;.
Have developed professional attitudes and behaviour in the clinical environment.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Module 1: Cardiovascular System: Radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals of choice Physiology, pathophysiology, and anatomy; Myocardial perfusion, myocardial infarct avid imaging, lymphoscintography protocols; Positioning techniques for imaging; Quantitative information available (ejection fractions, parametric images, gated SPECT, motion correction, attenuation correction, scatter correction, image alignment, image artefacts). SPECT cross sectional anatomy of the heart Image interpretation Module 2: Endocrine System: Radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals of choice Physiology, pathophysiology, and anatomy Thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, testicular protocols for imaging Positioning techniques for imaging Quantitative information available (thyroid uptake) Image interpretation Module 3: Inflammation and Infection Studies: Radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals of choice Physiology, pathophysiology, and anatomy White blood cell studies, gallium and bone studies Positioning techniques for imaging Quantitative information available Image interpretation Module 4: Diagnostic Oncology Studies Radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals of choice Physiology, pathophysiology, and anatomy Imaging protocols Positioning techniques for imaging Quantitative information available Image interpretation Clinical Component: This subject will provide the student with a 5 week program of directly supervised clinical experience in appropriate Nuclear Medicine Centres. Emphasis will be placed on complementing and consolidating acquired knowledge. Problem Based Learning styles will enable the student to expand on these areas where the work environment provides other experience. Students will build on their patient-care skills and be exposed to different clinical situations
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.