To learn about basic methods used in nuclear medicine
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Nuclear Medicine,Basic Concepts of Radiation in Nuclear Medicine,Detection of Radiation and Radiation Detectors,Basic Principles of Gamma Camera (SPECT, SPECT / CT),Basic Principles of Positron Emission Tomography (PET, PET / CT) ,The concept of radiopharmaceuticals and radiopharmaceuticals,Fundamentals of Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine,Imaging and Treatment of Endocrine System,Basic knowledge of Circulatory and Respiratory Systems imaging
,Basic information about gastrointestinal and urinary tract imaging,Basic knowledge of Brain Perfusion Singtigraphy ,PET / CT Applications I,PET / CT Applications II,An overview of treatments in nuclear medicine.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Explain basics of radiation
13, 16, 9
A
2. Learn about radiation protection
16, 9
A
3. Know about working principle of basic imaging devices
10, 13, 9
A
4. Know how to use devices and knows about their maintenance
16, 6, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to Nuclear Medicine
presentations
2
Basic Concepts of Radiation in Nuclear Medicine
presentations
3
Detection of Radiation and Radiation Detectors
presentations
4
Basic Principles of Gamma Camera (SPECT, SPECT / CT)
presentations
5
Basic Principles of Positron Emission Tomography (PET, PET / CT)
presentations
6
The concept of radiopharmaceuticals and radiopharmaceuticals
presentations
7
Fundamentals of Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine
presentations
8
Imaging and Treatment of Endocrine System
presentations
9
Basic knowledge of Circulatory and Respiratory Systems imaging
presentations
10
Basic information about gastrointestinal and urinary tract imaging
presentations
11
Basic knowledge of Brain Perfusion Singtigraphy
presentations
12
PET / CT Applications I
presentations
13
PET / CT Applications II
presentations
14
An overview of treatments in nuclear medicine
presentations
Resources
Instructor's lecture notes
Nuclear medicine physics and clinical applications: (Mustafa Demir)
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Students have basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of Medical Physics, Radiation Safety, Anatomy, Radiological Anatomy, Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine.
X
2
The student owns knowledge of ethical principles and rules related to their duties and responsibilities.
X
3
The student takes part in the operation of imaging devices using ionizing and non-ionizing radiation by applying radiation safety procedures and identifies and reports inconsistencies or malfunctions related to these devices.
X
4
The student carries out a given task independently using the basic knowledge and skills gained.
X
5
The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
X
6
Communicates with patients and their relatives in a professional manner, taking into account their cultural sensitivities.
X
7
Students perform positioning, which is optimal for imaging and providing optimal comfort for the patient, and chooses the correct beaming factor.
X
8
Students effectively evaluate patient images and take the right steps by identifying out-of-routine situations.
X
9
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
10
140
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
4
30
120
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
50
50
General Exam
1
60
60
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
7
10
70
Total Workload(Hour)
440
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(440/30)
15
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING TECHNIQUES and APP. I
-
Fall Semester
2+8
6
15
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Prof.Dr. Tamer ATASEVER
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Tamer ATASEVER
Assistant(s)
Aim
To learn about basic methods used in nuclear medicine
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Nuclear Medicine,Basic Concepts of Radiation in Nuclear Medicine,Detection of Radiation and Radiation Detectors,Basic Principles of Gamma Camera (SPECT, SPECT / CT),Basic Principles of Positron Emission Tomography (PET, PET / CT) ,The concept of radiopharmaceuticals and radiopharmaceuticals,Fundamentals of Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine,Imaging and Treatment of Endocrine System,Basic knowledge of Circulatory and Respiratory Systems imaging
,Basic information about gastrointestinal and urinary tract imaging,Basic knowledge of Brain Perfusion Singtigraphy ,PET / CT Applications I,PET / CT Applications II,An overview of treatments in nuclear medicine.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Explain basics of radiation
13, 16, 9
A
2. Learn about radiation protection
16, 9
A
3. Know about working principle of basic imaging devices
10, 13, 9
A
4. Know how to use devices and knows about their maintenance
16, 6, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to Nuclear Medicine
presentations
2
Basic Concepts of Radiation in Nuclear Medicine
presentations
3
Detection of Radiation and Radiation Detectors
presentations
4
Basic Principles of Gamma Camera (SPECT, SPECT / CT)
presentations
5
Basic Principles of Positron Emission Tomography (PET, PET / CT)
presentations
6
The concept of radiopharmaceuticals and radiopharmaceuticals
presentations
7
Fundamentals of Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine
presentations
8
Imaging and Treatment of Endocrine System
presentations
9
Basic knowledge of Circulatory and Respiratory Systems imaging
presentations
10
Basic information about gastrointestinal and urinary tract imaging
presentations
11
Basic knowledge of Brain Perfusion Singtigraphy
presentations
12
PET / CT Applications I
presentations
13
PET / CT Applications II
presentations
14
An overview of treatments in nuclear medicine
presentations
Resources
Instructor's lecture notes
Nuclear medicine physics and clinical applications: (Mustafa Demir)
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Students have basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of Medical Physics, Radiation Safety, Anatomy, Radiological Anatomy, Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine.
X
2
The student owns knowledge of ethical principles and rules related to their duties and responsibilities.
X
3
The student takes part in the operation of imaging devices using ionizing and non-ionizing radiation by applying radiation safety procedures and identifies and reports inconsistencies or malfunctions related to these devices.
X
4
The student carries out a given task independently using the basic knowledge and skills gained.
X
5
The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
X
6
Communicates with patients and their relatives in a professional manner, taking into account their cultural sensitivities.
X
7
Students perform positioning, which is optimal for imaging and providing optimal comfort for the patient, and chooses the correct beaming factor.
X
8
Students effectively evaluate patient images and take the right steps by identifying out-of-routine situations.
X
9
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
