Abstract

This subject presents the principles associated with Radiopharmacy practice. Students develop an understanding of and ability to apply knowledge and skills in legislative, theoretical and the practical concepts of Radiopharmacy. Students explore and apply principles of radiation safety, safe radiopharmacy practice, biological and chemical properties of radiopharmaceuticals, radiopharmacy calculations, quality … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Radiation safetyStatutory and regulatory requirements for receipt, handling, management and disposal of radiationCalculationsRadionuclide productionRadionuclide generatorsRadiopharmaceutical reconstitutionDose dispensingRadiopharmaceutical chemistryPeptidesRadionuclide therapyTheranosticsRed blood cell /white blood cell labellingQuality control / quality assurancePre-clinical development

Assumed knowledge

BMS191 and BMS192 Human Bioscience 1 and 2

MRS121 Introduction Medical Radiation Science

PHY115 Physics for Medical Radiation Science

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging)

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students undertake pre-clinical practical activities (required for professional registration) using onsite radiopharmacy laboratory equipment.