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Assessment

Assessment for this module comprises a 1,500 word assignment and a 1,000 word portfolio of discussion board extracts.

Careers/further study

This level 7 (Masters level) module contributes towards MSc Nuclear Medicine.

Content

The course syllabus typically covers:

• Physics of radionuclides and interaction with matter
• Formation and decay of radionuclides
• Principles of radiation detection and instrumentation
• Radiation detection systems
• Overview of SPECT and PET/CT systems
• Fundamental system performance, testing and analysis
• Computing applied to nuclear medicine
• Correct use of nuclear medicine equipment to obtain optimum images
• Radiation dosimetry
• Practical radiation protection and associated legislation

Course Director

Simon Messer

E-mail

pd@uwe.ac.uk

Introduction

On successful completion of this 15 credit online module, Science and Instrumentation in Current Nuclear Medicine Practice, you will be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of basic nuclear medicine physics and interaction of radioactive substances with matter
• understand the fundamentals of Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computer Tomography (SPECT/CT) and Positron Emission Tomography/Computer Tomography (PET/CT) systems, including an understanding of basic CT physics relevant to the hybrid environment
• evaluate the formation and decay of radionuclides and associated practical radiation protection measures
• demonstrate an understanding of gamma camera and SPECT/CT gantry designs, and other devices for radiation detection
• critically evaluate methods of acquisition, image manipulation and archiving
• critically evaluate the fundamentals associated with the provision of an optimal clinical nuclear medicine service
• demonstrate problem solving abilities with reference to decay calculations for various radioactive isotopes
• discuss the fundamentals of radiation biology and dosimetry, with reference to patients, carers and staff
• evaluate safe working practice and the role of the modern practitioner within a nuclear medicine environment
• apply knowledge of hybrid equipment function and dosimetry to clinical decision-making
• understand the fundamentals of quality control procedures performed within a modern nuclear medicine department
• apply theoretical knowledge within clinical practice to safely handle unsealed radioactive sources and produce optimum images

Learning and Teaching

Scheduled learning will include up to 40 hours engaged with lectures, video presentation, seminars, tutorials, discussion board entries, project supervision, work based learning.

Independent learning will include upto 110 hours engaged with essential reading, assignment preparation and completion etc.

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Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

15 credit level 7 module