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MRSC3300

Nuclear Medicine Methods IIIA

20 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 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

Timetables