Module Details

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Title NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Code PHYS861
Coordinator Dr M Carroll
Physics
Melvyn.Carroll@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 10

Aims

The aim of the module is to give the students a knowledge of the necessary physics and biological principles which underpin nuclear medicine. The lectures aim to give the students knowledge of a range of nuclear medicine modalities, including isotopes used and practical awareness. There are also lectures which aim to give the students information on codes of practice, legislation and quailty assurance relevent to nuclear medicine. A practical session using a SPECT/CT camera ams to give the students basic knowledge of its operation and capability.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) A knowledge of the principles used in nuclear medicine for both therapy and diagnosis

(LO2) A knowledge of the tools and methods used in both theraputic and diagnostic applications

(LO3) A knowledge of the radiation protection guidlelines, the applicable legislation and QA processes needed for nuclear medicine

(LO4) Practical skills needed to operate a gamma camera based system

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Communication skills


Syllabus

 

Diagnostic and therapeutic applications of Nuclear Medicine Isotope production gamma cameras Clinical PET/SPECT applications physiological applications Quality control in Nuclear Medicine Radiation protection, guidance and legislation tracer kinetics, relevant physiology and pathology DEXA. There is a formative class test at the end of the module. There is a practical session at Daresbury Laboratory using a hospital standard SPECT/CT camera.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Series of one hour lectures
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Lectures cover the whole range of nuclear medicine principles and modalities and are mainly delivered by hospital based medical physicists.

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: Problem solving and revision
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: Students can get help with problems, see model answers to problems and ask questions.

Teaching Method 3 - Laboratory Work
Description: Practical use of a SPECT/CT camera
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: A series of tasks demonstrating the use of a SPECT/CT scanner typical of those used in hospitals


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 20

  4

4

    28
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 72
TOTAL HOURS 100

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Examination There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :end semester 2  2 hours    70       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assignment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :end semester 2  3000 words (or equiv    30       

Recommended Texts

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