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Course Code: 
MED 516
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
7
Lab: 
25
Credits: 
2
ECTS: 
2
Course Language: 
English
Course Coordinator: 
Nalan ALAN SELÇUK
Courses given by: 
Nalan ALAN SELÇUK
Biray Emine CANER SAYMAN
Kaan AKÇAY
Course Objectives: 
The course aims to equip necessary knowledge on nuclear medicine , working principles, nuclear physics, radiopharmacy, besides where, when and which technique is suitable or needed.
Course Content: 
Week Topics Study Materials
1 Introductory Session (Introduction to Nuclear Medicine)

 

Materials for the course provided by the the instructor
2 Lecture

Basic Radiation Physics and Radiation Detectors in NM

 

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Imaging Techniques in NM

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Laboratory

Radiopharmaceuticals, Gamma Camera, PET/CT, Thyroid Uptake System

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

NM In Hyperthyroidism

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Renal Scintigraphy

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Lung Perfusion and Ventilation Scintigraphy (V/Q Scan)

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Non-FDG PET Tracers

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Bone Scintigraphy and Other Tumor Agents

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Other Conventional NM Applications

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Introduction to PET Imaging

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
2 Lecture

FDG-PET in Cancer

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
3 Clinical Experience

PET Imaging

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
2 Lecture

Radionuclide Therapy

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

NM In Thyroid Cancer

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Myocardial Perfusion Scan and Cardiological PET Applications

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Brain Imaging and Neurological PET Application

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
3 Examination Materials for the course provided by the instructor
2 Program Evaluation Session

Review of the Exam Questions,

Evaluation of the Program

Materials for the course provided by the instructor

 

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing B: Presentation C: Homework

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this term, the student should be able to:

Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1. List common indications for PET/CT and describe patient preperation of FDG PET/CT 1.1.7,

1.1.8,

1.1.9

1,2,3 A,C
2. describe diagnostic imaging of infection or tumor. 1.1.7,

1.1.8,

1.1.9

1,2,3 A,C
3. describe radionuclide therapy and its application areas 1.1.9 1,2,3 A,C
4. describe physics of nuclear medicine and methods of projection 1.1.8 1,2,3 A,C
5. describe gamma probe and its application method 1.1.8 1,2,3 A,C
6. describe basic scintigraphy reading techniques 1.1.8,

1.1.9

1,2,3 A,C
7. Demonstrate the ability to identify patient preparation requirements for specific diagnostic and therapeutic studies 1.1.10 1,2,3 A,C
8. Demonstrate knowledge of radiopharmaceuticals, their characteristics, and biodistribution that are used for specific nuclear medicine procedures. 1.1.10 1,2,3 A,C
9. Differentiate normal and basic pathological findings on common scintigraphy and PET images 1.1.10 1,2,3 A,C
10. Demonstrate the knowledge of personal radiation safety 1.1.7 1,2,3 A,C
11. make examination of thyroid gland 1.1.5 1,2,3 A,C

 

Course Flow

1 Introductory Session (Introduction to Nuclear Medicine)

 

Materials for the course provided by the the instructor
2 Lecture

Basic Radiation Physics and Radiation Detectors in NM

 

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Imaging Techniques in NM

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Laboratory

Radiopharmaceuticals, Gamma Camera, PET/CT, Thyroid Uptake System

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

NM In Hyperthyroidism

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Renal Scintigraphy

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Lung Perfusion and Ventilation Scintigraphy (V/Q Scan)

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Non-FDG PET Tracers

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Bone Scintigraphy and Other Tumor Agents

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Other Conventional NM Applications

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Introduction to PET Imaging

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
2 Lecture

FDG-PET in Cancer

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
3 Clinical Experience

PET Imaging

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
2 Lecture

Radionuclide Therapy

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

NM In Thyroid Cancer

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Myocardial Perfusion Scan and Cardiological PET Applications

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
1 Lecture

Brain Imaging and Neurological PET Application

Materials for the course provided by the instructor
3 Examination Materials for the course provided by the instructor
2 Program Evaluation Session

Review of the Exam Questions,

Evaluation of the Program

Materials for the course provided by the instructor

 

Recommended Sources

Textbook
  1. Nuclear Medicine: The Requisites

2- Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging, by Drs. Fred A Mettler and Milton

Additional Resources Lecture notes

 

Material Sharing

Documents Photocopy shareable.
Assignments Not Shareable
Exams Not shareable

 

Assessment

Questions Types (Pencil-Paper Tests)

 

Proportion

(in Pass/Fail Decision)

Questions Types (Pencil-Paper Tests)

 

Multiple Choice Questions 60% Multiple Choice Questions
Essay Questions 10 Essay Questions
Modified Essay Questions 10% Essay Questions
Short Response Essay Questions 20% Essay Questions
Total %100 Total
Other Assessment Methods and Tools Proportion

(in Pass/Fail Decision)

Other Assessment Methods and Tools
Structured Oral Exam (SOE) 30% Structured Oral Exam (SOE)
Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) 15%  
Evaluation of Case Presentation (With Checlist) 20%  
Evaluation of Preparation Skills of Patient’s File (With Checlist) 15%  
Global Evaluation of Student’s Performance (With Checlist) 20%  
Total %100 Total
Pass/Fail Decision Proportion

(in Pass/Fail Decision)

Pass/Fail Decision
Pencil-Paper Tests 70% Pencil-Paper Tests
Other Assessment Methods and Tools 30% Other Assessment Methods and Tools
Total %100 Total

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5  
1.1.2 employs a patient-centered approach in patient management.     x      
1.1.3 recognizes most frequently occurring or significant clinical complaints, symptoms, signs, findings and their emergence mechanisms in clinical conditions.       x    
1.1.5 does general and focused physical and mental examination.     x      
1.1.6 interprets findings in medical history, physical and mental examination.       x    
1.1.7 employs diagnostic procedures that are used frequently at the primary health care level.   x        
1.1.9 makes clinical decisions using evidence-based systematic data in health care service.         X  
1.1.12 keeps medical records in health care provision and uses information systems to that aim.         X  
1.2.1 throughout his/her career, communicates effectively with health care beneficiaries, co-workers, accompanying persons, visitors, patient’s relatives, care givers, colleagues, other individuals, organizations and institutions.     x      
1.2.2 collaborates as a team member with related organizations and institutions, with other professionals and health care workers, on issues related to health.       x    
1.2.3 recognizes the protection and privacy policy for health care beneficiaries, co-workers, accompanying persons and visitors.       x    

 

1.2.4 communicates with all stakeholders taking into consideration the socio-cultural diversity.     x      
2.1.1 performs medical practices in accordance with the legal framework which regulates the primary health care service.     x      
2.2.1 recognizes basic ethical principles completely, and distinguishes ethical and legal problems.         x  
2.2.2 pays importance to the rights of patient, patient’s relatives and physicians, and provides services in this context.     x      
2.5.2 displays a patient-centered and holistic (biopsychosocial) approach to patients and their problems.         x  

 

ECTS

Activities Quantity/

day

Duration
(Hour) 		Total

Workload (Hour)

Course Duration (1.5 week) 5 7 35
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice, review/week) 5 3 15
Homework 4 2 8
Exam 1 2 2
Total Work Load     60
Total Work Load / 30 (h)     2
ECTS Credit of the Course     2

 

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