Course Title: Nuclear Medicine 4
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Nuclear Medicine 4
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
RADI1164 |
Bundoora Campus |
Postgraduate |
160H Medical Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012 |
RADI1183 |
Bundoora Campus |
Undergraduate |
160H Medical Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016 |
RADI1183 |
Bundoora Campus |
Undergraduate |
173H School of Health and Biomed |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023, Sem 2 2024, Sem 2 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Dr Clare Smith
Course Coordinator Phone: -
Course Coordinator Email: clare.smith@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: -
Course Coordinator Availability: -
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Required Prior Study
You should have satisfactorily completed following course/s before you commence this course.
- RADI1127 Nuclear Medicine 3 (Course ID 038597)
- RADI1128 Nuclear Medicine Practice 1 (Course ID 038602)
Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.
Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Course Description
In Nuclear Medicine, you’ll need a solid understanding of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, imaging equipment, radiation safety, quality assurance, and patient care. This course is the fourth in the Nuclear Medicine series and builds on the foundational knowledge you gained in Nuclear Medicine 1, 2, and 3.
You will develop essential practical skills supported by the theoretical foundations provided in this course to become a competent nuclear medicine technologist. You are expected to engage with current literature to deepen your understanding and support your clinical work. This course is designed to further develop and apply principles to more complex procedures.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for BP321 Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (aligned to the Accreditation Standards of the Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia):
Standard 1- Understand and apply the different methods of imaging and treatment (1.c)
- Implement techniques for patient/client stabilisation and reproducibility of procedures and outcomes (1.f)
- Perform nuclear medicine examinations and therapies (1B.b)
- Perform in vivo and in vitro laboratory procedures when necessary (1B.c)
- Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with the patient/client and their family or carers (3.a)
- Identify ongoing professional learning needs and opportunities (4.b)
- Perform and provide safe radiation practice (5.a)
- Maintain safety of the workplace and associated environments (5.d)
Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:
1. Describe the various mechanism of action, contraindications, safety protocols of pharmacological agents used in Nuclear Medicine and how they are applied in clinical practice.
2. Demonstrate practical skills in radiolaboratory settings, including the relevant application of radiochemistry and radiopharmacy principles.
3. Apply technological principles and physics concepts relevant to Nuclear Medicine, including legislation, transportation, and safe radiation practices.
4. Critically analyse a broad range of diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures, with emphasis on radiochemistry and image analysis.
5. Interpret current literature and legislation related to radiation safety, and evaluate their application within the field of Nuclear Medicine and their implications for the general public.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Oncology Team Case Discussion
Weighting 25%
This assignment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3
Assessment Task 2: Radiation Safety Assessment
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 5
Assessment Task 3: Laboratory Assessment
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 4
Assessment Task 4: Pharmacology Assessment
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 5
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.