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1. Discuss the principles of RNI and PETCT imaging;
2. Discuss Radiopharmacy practice and QA;
3. Understand radiation issues in RNI and PETCT;
4. Discuss equipment QA
5. Justify RNI/PETCT application/examination for a given clinical scenario based on clinical guidelines and evidence;
6. Be able to describe how to perform RNI and PETCT examinations for a variety of anatomical areas;
7. Understand and demonstrate an ability to perform RNI and PETCT examinations safely; infection control, patient preparation and care, radiation protection: patient/staff/public.
8. Demonstrate an ability to recognise, describe and interpret anatomy and pathology on RNI and PETCT images for case studies included in the lecture series.
9. Have an understanding of cutting edge developments and future developments in RNI and PET.
Key topics covered are indicated in the learning outcome section:
Technology of RNI / PET
Radiopharmacy for RNI and PET/CT
Clinical and Practical considerations for a range of commonly performed procedures.
Radiographic Techniques for a range of commonly performed procedures.
RNI/PET QA and Safety
Clinical case studies: RNI/PET
Guidelines RNI/PET
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 3 |
Total | 107 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Exam (In-person): End of trimester written exam, may contain image based questions. | End of trimester Duration: 1 hr(s) |
Graded | No | 60 |
No |
Individual Project: Students will submit a recorded explainer video/presentation of a key concept/examination in Nuclear Medicine. | Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9 | Graded | No | 30 |
No |
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Continuous assessment: Student are required to complete a series of MCQ revision exams with a minimum grade of 80% per MCQ to achieve a pass for this component. All must be completed for a pass. | Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12, Week 14, Week 15 | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 |
No |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Mr Jaka Potocnik | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |