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MABIOD4500 Nuclear Medicine Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Nukleærmedisin
Study programme
Master Programme in Biomedicine - part time
Weight
15.0 ECTS
Year of study
2020/2021
Course history

Introduction

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with

Required preliminary courses

Grade scale A-F

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

  • has in-depth knowledge of radioactive pharmaceuticals’ chemical, biological, and pharmacokinetic properties
  • has advanced knowledge of the most common clinical examinations and therapies in nuclear medicine, and the relevance of these methods in relation to various diseases and disease mechanisms
  • has advanced knowledge of nuclear medicine imaging and processing
  • has in-depth knowledge of what characterises the different types of radiation
  • has in-depth knowledge of the principles of quality control of nuclear medicine equipment and specimens
  • has in-depth knowledge of preparation of radiopharmaceuticals
  • is capable of describing applicable radiation protection provisions in the field of nuclear medicine

Skills

The student is capable of

  • applying medical-technical equipment in nuclear medicine units
  • mastering routine quality control of equipment and specimens
  • mastering aseptic work techniques and knows how to protect him/herself and others against contamination and infection when preparing radiopharmaceuticals
  • is capable of using safety equipment when handling radioactivity

Competence

The student is capable of

  • familiarising him/herself with and taking a critical approach to new methods and apparatuses used in nuclear medicine with particular emphasis on their areas of application, possibilities, and limitations.

Teaching and learning methods

Jannica Heinström

Course requirements

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

  • minimum attendance of 80% at seminars and scheduled group work
  • minimum attendance of 90 % at the laboratory course
  • individual practical test, approx. 2 hours
  • individual project assignment about a nuclear medicine topic, up to 6,000 words

Assessment

Exam content: The learning outcomes

Exam form: Individual written exam, 4 hours

Permitted exam materials and equipment

None

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F

Examiners

An external and internal examiner will assess all exams