TGT203


Course Title Course Code Program Level
NUCLEAR MEDİCİNE TGT203 Medical Imaging Techniques Associate Degree

Course Term
(Course Semester)
Teaching and Learning Methods
Credits
Theory Practice Lab Projects/Field Work Seminars/Workshops Other Total Credits ECTS Credits
03
(Fall)
14 28 50 28 120 2 4

Teaching Staff Prof.Dr. İrem ERİM
Language of Instruction Türkçe (Turkish)
Type Of Course Vocational
Prerequisites None
Recommended Optional Programme Component None
Course Objectives This course aims to provide the students with the knowledge and skills about the applications of nuclear medicine examinations.
Course Content This course includesinformation about the biological effects of radiation and radiation protection, devices used in nuclear medicine and working principles. The student is expected to gain the ability to use radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in nuclear medicine, as well as theoretical knowledge on imaging protocols.
Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to LO-1) to understand the concepts of radiation sources and types of radiation, radiation interaction with matter, activity-dose relation, biological effects of radiation and radiation protection LO-2) To have knowledge about the devices used in nuclear medicine and their working principles, LO-3) To be able to comprehend the importance of radiopharmaceuticals and quality control applications in nuclear medicine LO-4) To have information about nuclear medicine imaging, test planning and techniques in nuclear medicine LO-5) To have information about radionuclide treatment applications LO-6) to have information about legislations for radiation and radioactive waste issues;
Mode of Delivery Face to face
Course Outline
Week Topics
1. Week Introduction to Nuclear Medicine
2. Week Interaction of radiation with matter
3. Week Biological Effects of Radiation
4. Week The Concept of Dose in Radiation and Radiation Protection
5. Week Device Information, Quality Control
6. Week Radiopharmacy
7. Week Mid-term
8. Week Clinical Application Protocols and Imaging Parameters
9. Week Respiratory and Cardiovascular System
10. Week Endocrine, Gastrointestinal System
11. Week Oncologic Applications, Skeletal System and Infection Imaging
12. Week Rare applications in genitourinary and clinical practice
13. Week Radionuclide Treatment Applications
14. Week Radioactive Waste Management and Legislation
Assessment
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Mid-term (%) 40
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Other (%)
Total(%) 100
Course Book (s) and/or References Nuclear Medicine Technician Notes - Turkey Association of Nuclear Medicine Publication
Work Placement(s)
The Relationship between Program Qualifications (PQ) and Course Learning Outcomes (LO)

 

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