Methods and Techniques in Nuclear Medicine I

The lectures are aimed at a detailed presentation of the syllabus, using an expository-active methodology. Emphasis is placedthe demonstration/simulation of the theoretical contents taught in hospitals.
Practical teaching will be done through the training of practical skills regarding the different methodologies used in diagnosisand therapy in conventional Nuclear Medicine.
Summative assessment by a written test (TP component) and two practical tests and respective reports (PL component).
The exam evaluation will follow the same pattern.

The student must acquire:
– Knowledge to understand the different types of images acquired in NM;
– Skills in handling and administration of radiopharmaceuticals to patients, ensuring the radiation protection during theseprocedures;

– Knowledge about the proper handling of equipment used in MN, respecting safety standards
Competences to:
– Organize and run responsible and autonomous professional tasks required to perform diagnostic tests in NM ;
– Identify, interpreter and describe the different protocols and imaging techniques in NM ;
– Identify and understand the biodistribution of radiopharmac

1 Framing NM technician as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
2 Conventional scintigraphy, SPECT/CT: technical and scientific NM methodologies and their clinical applications in the study ofOsteoarticular, Endocrine, Genitourinary, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Central Nervous System StudiesInfection/Inflammation, Lymphatic systems and Hematology.
3 Therapy in NM.
4 Relationship patient-NM technician, including the relationship with the patient and other health professionals. Evaluatephysical and cognitive abilities of the patient.
5 Selection of the radiopharmaceutical, calculation of activity of the radiopharmaceutical to be admnistrated and the patientweight/body surface and methods of administration of the radiopharmaceuticals.
6 Mobilization of resources for the examination and preparation of the room and the equipment to use.
7 Protection and Radiation Safety. Control/prevention of radioactive contamination and infection.

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