Course Title: Nuclear Medicine 5

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Nuclear Medicine 5

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

RADI1165

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012

RADI1182

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

RADI1182

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023

Course Coordinator: Dr Alicia Corlett and Dr Clare Smith

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: alicia.corlett@rmit.edu.au and clare.smith@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Bundoora West


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed following course/s before you commence this course.

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.

Required Concurrent Study

You should undertake following course/s at the same time as this course as it contains areas of knowledge and skills which are implemented together in practice.

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

This course will build upon your existing knowledge of the technological principles, physics concepts and instrumental basis of molecular imaging applied in clinical Nuclear Medicine.  You will learn clinical applications of Nuclear Medicine, the physics and instrumentation of Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and computed tomography (CT), as well as PET radiochemistry, cyclotron production and radiopharmacy, including novel tracers and design considerations.


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)
  • Confirm the procedure according to clinical indicators (1.d)
  • Apply knowledge of safe and effective use of medicines (1.h)

Standard 1B

  • Perform computed tomography (CT) imaging (1B.d)

Standard 2

  • Seek opportunities to progress the profession (2.e)

Standard 4

  • Identify ongoing professional learning needs and opportunities (4.b)

Standard 5

  • Maintain safety of the workplace and associated environments (5.d)


On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Explain the physics and technological principles that underpin Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT).
  2. Explain the biodistribution, mechanisms of uptake and clinical applications of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radiopharmaceuticals, and the physiological, pharmacological and pathological factors that affect biodistribution and uptake.
  3. Describe how non-imaging procedures are conducted, and how relevant calculations and means of detection are performed
  4. Critically evaluate and appraise data and peer-reviewed literature. 


Overview of Learning Activities

A range of learning and teaching strategies will be employed in this course. The lectures will introduce you to key concepts relating to the principles and practice of nuclear medicine. These will be complemented with regular practical sessions in the nuclear medicine and computer labs.

As you progress through the Program you will be expected to become increasingly active in your learning and the teaching and learning strategies will reflect this approach, allowing you to progress to autonomous learning. For this unit, you will be provided with the essential information and opportunity to practice but you will need to supplement this with further reading and self-directed study. You will be required to reflect on your progress and performance in the course at regular intervals. Additionally, you should identify areas for development and address these with the aid of course teaching staff where appropriate.

This course requires you to engage with the Canvas learning environment regularly. Specific learning materials including suggested reading, links to relevant internet sites and other electronic resources will be located on Canvas. You will be required to complete regular online tests via Canvas and where possible use Canvas to submit your written assessments.

A key aspect of the Program is fostering a thriving learning community and for this course, the building blocks for this will utilise the Canvas discussion board tools. You will be expected to engage regularly with your peers and tutors and key learning will take place via online question and answer sessions.

The final approach to teaching and learning relates to assessment for learning. The assessments for this course are designed to ensure maximum understanding of the content and it is important that you recognise the role of assessment in your learning. You should view the assessments as part of your learning and ensure that you utilise the feedback to progress your learning and personal development.

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: PET Physics Assessment
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 2 

Assessment Task 2: Non-Imaging Lab Assessment
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1- 3 

Assessment Task 3: CT Practical and Written Assessment
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1- 3 

Assessment Task 4: Journal Article Appraisal Assessment
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2 & 3

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.