Methods and Techniques in Nuclear Medicine II

It is essential that the student has basic knowledge before attending this curricular unit that is sufficient to understand its contents. Thus, the knowledge of the curricular units of General Physiology, Biophysics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Introduction to Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy, Equipment and instrumentation in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy, Nuclear Chemistry and Methods and Techniques in Nuclear MedicineI become relevant for understanding the contents of the Curricular Unit of Methods and Techniques in Nuclear Medicine II.

The practical classes will consolidate the knowledge acquired.

Theoretical classes aim at the detailed presentation of the syllabus, using an expository-active methodology. The practical classes will consolidate the knowledge acquired. Thus, in this curricular unit all knowledge related to the activities carried out by the Nuclear Medicine professional will be simulated. The practical classes will take place at the Nuclear Medicine Service of CHUC and ICNAS-UC with which the ESTeSC has a collaboration protocol.

Aims

As future medical imaging professionals, it is essential to acquire knowledge and skills related to the preparation and performance of exams and therapies in PET.

The student must acquire:

– Knowledge about the different types of images acquired in PET;

– Skills in handling and administering radiopharmaceuticals to patients, ensuring radioprotection measures during these procedures;

Skills

– Be able to understand: the operation of a PET/CT tomograph and image acquisition in PET; the different quality control procedures of equipment PET; the radiological protection norms applied in NM; 

– Be able to recognize and distinguish the different radiopharmaceuticals used, as well as the isotopes used in radiolabelling; its biodistribution, its correct use depending on the clinical application and the respective administration routes;

– Be able to recognize and distinguish the different types of acquisition, the technical protocols used and the image processing;

– Apply the acquired knowledge in order to organize and perform in a responsible and autonomous way the professional tasks required to carry out diagnostic exams in PET, the identification, interpretation and description of the different protocols and imaging techniques used in PET;

– Demonstrate skills in solving problems related to the methods and techniques used in PET nd good practices within a multidisciplinary team.

– Acquisition of knowledge about the operation of PET equipment;

– Handling and quality control procedures of equipment PET;

– Protection and Radiological Security;

– Selection of the radiopharmaceutical, calculation of the radiopharmaceutical activity according to the exam to be carried out and with the patient’s body weight/surface and methods of administration of the radiopharmaceuticals;

– PET/CT: technical-scientific methodologies and respective clinical applications in cardiology, oncology and neurology;

– Placement of the Nuclear Medicine technologist in a multidisciplinary team;

– Mobilization of means to carry out the examination and preparation of the room and equipment to be used.

Continuous Evaluation

50% - Frequency (written test relating to the theoretical-practical component) consisting of multiple choice questions, open-answer questions and image interpretation. This assessment has a minimum required rating of 9.5/20 values.

10% - Class activities (relating to the theoretical-practical component), about PET/CT exam guidelines.

40% - Practical Assessment (P1 and P2), where two assessment moments are included: continuous assessment (50%) and/or practical exam (50%). Practical assessment (which includes continuous assessment and practical examination) can be carried out through an oral and/or written test. The final grade will be calculated according to the following formula: (P1*0.60) + (P2*0.40). P1 corresponds to the CHUC score and P2 corresponds to the ICNAS-UC score. Each of the Practical Assessments has a minimum required rating of 9.5/20 values.

The classification obtained, rounded to the nearest unit, on a scale of 0 to 20 values, will constitute the final classification of the curricular unit. Approval is considered when the value obtained is equal to or greater than 9.5/20 values.

Exam Assessment (Regular, resource and special season)

50% - Written evaluation (written test that covers the subject of theoretical-practical and practical classes) composed of multiple choice questions, open answer and image interpretation. This assessment has a minimum required rating of 9.5/20 values.

50% - Practical assessment consisting of a practical test (oral and/or written test) with a minimum required classification of 9.5/20.

The classification obtained, rounded to the nearest unit, on a scale of 0 to 20 values, will constitute the final classification of the curricular unit. Exam approval is considered when the value obtained is equal to or greater than 9.5/20 values.

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