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MRS222 Nuclear Medicine Science 1 (16)

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 Location

Session 1
InternalPort Macquarie
InternalWagga Wagga Campus
Session 2
InternalPort Macquarie
InternalWagga Wagga Campus
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.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
Two sessionsHD/FLSchool of Dentistry and Health Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Prerequisite(s)
MRS100

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to describe the structure and function of the human body as it relates to nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy
  • be able to explain the rationale behind routine procedures
  • be able to rationalise and justify correct imaging techniques for routine procedures
  • be able to describe the physiological pathways of the radiopharmaceuticals and mechanisms of localisation of each
  • be able to apply relevant quantitative methods and data analysis
  • be able to evaluate, critique and infer from the scintigraphic findings related to key pathologies
  • be able to explain at a broad level paediatric applications of relevant procedures
  • be able to describe and be able to conduct research into common and less frequently performed procedures
  • be able to apply critical, analytical, and evaluative skills at a developing level in a range of contexts including clinical problem solving, research and empirical practice, and academic and professional discourse be able to broadly discuss the social and cultural issues relating to pathologies (eg. rurality, gender, age, ethnicity, spiritual ideology)
  • be able to identify and deploy 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
  • Terminology
  • Protocol and procedure
  • Radiopharmacy
  • Pathophysiology / clinical indications
  • Quantitative and data analysis
  • Paediatric considerations
  • Image interpretation
  • Complementary and integrative imaging appearances
 Module 2 (25%): Cardiovascular
  • Terminology
  • Protocol and procedure
  • Radiopharmacy
  • Pathophysiology / clinical indications
  • Quantitative and data analysis
  • Paediatric considerations
  • Image interpretation
  • Complementary and integrative imaging appearances
  Module 3 (20%): Gastrointestinal
  • Terminology
  • Protocol and procedure
  • Radiopharmacy
  • Pathophysiology / clinical indications
  • Quantitative and data analysis
  • Paediatric considerations
  • Image interpretation
  • Non-imaging techniques
  • Complementary and integrative imaging appearances
 Module 4 (20%): Genitourinary
  • Terminology
  • Protocol and procedure
  • Radiopharmacy
  • Pathophysiology / clinical indications
  • Quantitative and data analysis
  • Paediatric considerations
  • Image interpretation
  • Non-imaging techniques
  • Complementary and integrative imaging appearances
 Module 5 (15%): Endocrine / exocrine
  • Terminology
  • Protocol and procedure
  • Radiopharmacy
  • Pathophysiology / clinical indications
  • Quantitative and data analysis
  • Paediatric considerations
  • Image interpretation
  • Non-imaging techniques
  • Complementary and integrative imaging appearances•

Work Place 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 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.