Abstract
This subject supports a student to develop a deep understanding of the principles associated with the imaging technology employed in conventional Nuclear Medicine; including relevant physics, electronics, counting statistics, pulse-height spectrometry and image quality. Students explore the physics and instrumentation of the gamma camera, SPECT and PET; including hybrid and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
The gamma camera SPECT and SPECT/CTPET and PET/CT Data analysisPre-clinical systems
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to describe, explain and implement professional practice with specific reference to applying the principles of physics and instrumentation, utilising patient information management systems and manage / manipulate 3D datasets (MRPBA Domain 1.2, 1.3, 1B.2, 1B.4);
2.
be able to describe and apply the principles of radiation safety and risk management with specific reference to safe radiation practice, protecting/enhancing patient safety, ensuring safe operation of equipment and safely managing radiation and radioactivity (MRPBA Domain 5);
3.
be able to apply and critically evaluate understanding of practice in nuclear medicine for the implementation of routine imaging including SPECT/CT and PET/CT and implement CT imaging (MRPBA Domain 1B);
4.
be able to explain and apply the principles of evidence based practice and professional learning with specific reference to critical thinking, analytical appraisal and reflective skills related to clinical imaging, problem solving and decision making (MRPBA Domain 4.1);
5.
be able to recognise opportunities to develop new knowledge through research and enquiry, and contribute to the enhancement of the profession (MRPBA Domain 2.5 and 4.1d);
6.
be able to demonstrate communication and collaboration skills with specific reference to clear, sensitive and effective communication and collaborating with other health practitioners with respect to these instrumentation modalities (MRPBA Domain 3); and
7.
be able to demonstrate critical, analytical, and reflective skills in a range of contexts including clinical problem solving, research and empirical practice, and academic and professional discourse related to instrumentation developments and image data reconstruction (MRPBA Domain 4).
Assumed knowledge
PHY115 Physics for Medical Radiation Science
MRS121 Introduction to Medical Radiation Science
MRS121 Introduction to Medical Radiation Science
Enrolment restrictions
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging)
Pre-requisite