NMT222 Nuclear Medicine Technique 2 (8)

• for the specific study areas of:
• Respiratory System
• Central Nervous System
• Cardiovascular System.
• 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 rationale behind and techniques for paediatric applications of each specific study area.
• 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 perform a range of basic procedures under direct supervision, and have achieved competency in these.
• Have a greater understanding of Nuclear Medicine and its application of radionuclides for diagnosis and treatment.
• Be able to safely handle radionuclides and perform some hot lab procedures.
• Be able to safely dispose of and/or store radioactive waste.
• Have built on patient care skills from NMT102.
• Have developed professional attitudes and behaviour in the clinical environment.

Module 1: Respiratory System: Radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals Physiology, pathophysiology, and anatomy. Protocol variations for differing pathologies (dynamic and static imaging) Positioning techniques for imaging Quantitative information available Paediatric considerations Image interpretation Module 2: Central Nervous System: Radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals Physiology, pathophysiology, and anatomy CSF / cisternography studies Positioning techniques for imaging Quantitative information available Paediatric considerations Image interpretation Module 3: Cardiovascular System: Radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals Physiology, pathophysiology, and anatomy Gated rest and stress blood pool imaging Venography Cardiac shunt and first pass studies Positioning techniques for imaging Quantitative information available with and without imaging Paediatric considerations Image interpretation Module 4: Cross sectional imaging Study of cross sectional imaging anatomy of the head and thorax as demonstrated on CT and MRI images, in order to - recognise major anatomical structures using the above imaging modalities. - recognise SPECT physiological imaging pathologies in context to cross sectional anatomy of the head and thorax. 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.