Imaging and Radiotherapy techniques - Course B - Roma Azienda S. Camillo Forlanini

Activity type

Scienze e tecniche di radiologia medica per immagini e radioterapia

SSD

MED/50

Year

N/D

Semester

N/D

CFU

3

Hours distribution

30 classroom hours

Lecturers

Angelica Viccaro
LETIZIA PEDACE
Tiziano Fasanella

Activity type

Scienze e tecniche di radiologia medica per immagini e radioterapia

SSD

MED/36

Year

N/D

Semester

N/D

CFU

4

Hours distribution

40 classroom hours

Lecturers

VIVIANA FRANTELLIZZI
ALBERTO SIGNORE
GUIDO VENTRONI

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
Know the physical and biological principles underlying Nuclear Medicine.
Understand the characteristics of radiopharmaceuticals and their administration methods.
Describe the operation of the equipment used (gamma camera, SPECT, PET).
Identify the main clinical indications for Nuclear Medicine investigations in diagnostic and therapeutic settings.
Apply radiation protection standards specific to Nuclear Medicine.
Collaborate with the nuclear medicine physician in patient preparation and management.
Correctly interpret technical and operational procedures in the context of metabolic and functional investigations.

Basic knowledge of the following areas:
Physics of ionizing radiation
Human anatomy and physiology
Fundamentals of radiation protection
Elements of pharmacology
Basic knowledge of the use of radiological equipment

Module: APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNICAL SCIENCES
N/D
Module: IMAGE DIAGNOSTICS AND RADIOTHERAPY
N/D

Module: APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNICAL SCIENCES
N/D
Module: IMAGE DIAGNOSTICS AND RADIOTHERAPY
N/D

Module: APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNICAL SCIENCES
N/D
Module: IMAGE DIAGNOSTICS AND RADIOTHERAPY
N/D

in the classroom

obbligatory attendance

Module: APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNICAL SCIENCES
N/D
Module: IMAGE DIAGNOSTICS AND RADIOTHERAPY
N/D

Explain the working principle of SPECT and PET.
What are the main clinical indications for FDG PET?
Describe the patient's preparation for a bone scan.
List the main radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear medicine and their intended use.
What radiation protection measures should be taken during a PET scan?
What are the differences between morphological and functional examinations in diagnostic imaging?
Illustrate the role of the radiotherapy technician during radionuclide therapy.

Module: APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNICAL SCIENCES
N/D
Module: IMAGE DIAGNOSTICS AND RADIOTHERAPY
N/D