MRSC3300

Nuclear Medicine Methods IIIA

20 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005

This course further develops & examines complex and key components of Nuclear Medicine science. These components are divided into two domains:

1. Nuclear Medicine methods, which develops the concept of imaging procedures.

2. Radiopharmacy examines the principles of design, production, preparation and the physiological behaviour of radiopharmaceuticals.

Objectives Students should:
1. Describe and apply correct nuclear medicine practice in the diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury and appreciate the range of disease processes and injuries which can be diagnosed and treated with nuclear medicine.
2. Further develop clinical reasoning skills with regard to patient management, patient care, and imaging/treatment evaluation.
3. Describe the principles, design, preparation and production of radiopharmaceuticals including the laboratory techniques and the equipment involved.
4. Describe the physiological behaviour and physiological pathways of radiopharmaceuticals.
5. Discuss and apply quality control techniques in radiopharmacy.
6. Describe techniques for venepuncture and intravenous cannulation.
Content Nuclear Medicine Methods:

1. Cardio-vascular system

2. CNS Imaging

3. Lymphatic Imaging

4. Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD)

5. Paediatric Imaging

6. Venepuncture/Cannulation

7. Radiopharmacy component
- Theraputic radiopharmaceutical design
- Theraputic radiopharmacueticals
- PET radiopharmaceuticals
- Molecular radiopharmaceuticals
- Drug interactions
- Good manufacturing process
- Radiopharmaceutical design
- Centralised radiopharmacy
- Future directions
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition Nil.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge MRSC2350 Nuclear Medicine Methods IIB
MRSC2380 Nuclear Medicine Professional Practice IIB
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Email Discussion Group
Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments The assignment will investigate Radiopharmacy and the professional practice of Nuclear Medicine imaging.
Examination: Formal Compulsory Course Component - Examination in the end of semester exam period. This exam must be passed to pass the course.
Other: (please specify) Presentation
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Self Directed Learning: for 10 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Lecture: for 4 hour(s) per Week for 1 weeks
Compulsory Components
Compulsory Program Component Compulsory Program Component - Must have completed MRSC2350, MRSC2380, HUBS2103, HUBS1401 and be concurrently enrolled in MRSC3330.
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for MRSC3300