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Nuclear Medicine Procedures, Radionuclide Therapy and Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine IILaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 7R00DV28

Credits

5 op

Objectives

Student
-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-knows how patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the principles of working safely in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-knows the principles of the most important clinical fysiology examinations related to radiographers work
-knows the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals
-master the calculation of activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the basics of the Hot Laboratory (Clean Room) working

Content

-Principles of working in Nuclear Medicine procedures
-Principles of Nuclear Medicine Procedures and Radionuclide Therapy
-Principles of PET-CT procedures
-Principles of most important clinical physiology examinations related to radiographers' work
-Principles of bone density measurements
-Radiation Protection and Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation
-Radiopharmacy and use of the radiopharmaceuticals
-working in the Hot Laboratory (Clean Room)

Prerequisites

-adequate knowledge in human anatomy and physiology
-adequate knowledge in radiation physics and radiation safety

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

-is able to describe the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-is able to name the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to describe the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to describe the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to describe the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to work safely in the learning environment
-is able to describe the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

-is able to explain the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-is able to explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to explain the principles of bone density measurements
-know the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations
-is able to work and apply theory in the learning environment
-is able to explain the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine so that he/she can explain their contents to patients, patient's family members and other staff if needed
-is able to reasonably explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations versatilely
-is able to work in the learning environment and justify his/her actions with theory
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Enrolment period

22.11.2023 - 14.01.2024

Timing

02.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Radiography and Radiotherapy

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy
Teachers
  • Tiina Säilä
  • Tiina Saarimäki
  • Aino Pohja
  • Marja Jaronen
Person in charge

Kirsi Mansikkamäki

Groups
  • 22RH

Objectives (course unit)

Student
-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-knows how patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the principles of working safely in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-knows the principles of the most important clinical fysiology examinations related to radiographers work
-knows the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals
-master the calculation of activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the basics of the Hot Laboratory (Clean Room) working

Content (course unit)

-Principles of working in Nuclear Medicine procedures
-Principles of Nuclear Medicine Procedures and Radionuclide Therapy
-Principles of PET-CT procedures
-Principles of most important clinical physiology examinations related to radiographers' work
-Principles of bone density measurements
-Radiation Protection and Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation
-Radiopharmacy and use of the radiopharmaceuticals
-working in the Hot Laboratory (Clean Room)

Prerequisites (course unit)

-adequate knowledge in human anatomy and physiology
-adequate knowledge in radiation physics and radiation safety

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-is able to describe the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-is able to name the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to describe the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to describe the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to describe the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to work safely in the learning environment
-is able to describe the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-is able to explain the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-is able to explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to explain the principles of bone density measurements
-know the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations
-is able to work and apply theory in the learning environment
-is able to explain the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine so that he/she can explain their contents to patients, patient's family members and other staff if needed
-is able to reasonably explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations versatilely
-is able to work in the learning environment and justify his/her actions with theory
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

14.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

28.03.2023 - 12.05.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Radiography and Radiotherapy

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy
Teachers
  • Tiina Säilä
  • Tiina Saarimäki
  • Pirita Markkula
  • Tarja Friman
Person in charge

Tiina Säilä

Groups
  • 21RH

Objectives (course unit)

Student
-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-knows how patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the principles of working safely in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-knows the principles of the most important clinical fysiology examinations related to radiographers work
-knows the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals
-master the calculation of activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the basics of the Hot Laboratory (Clean Room) working

Content (course unit)

-Principles of working in Nuclear Medicine procedures
-Principles of Nuclear Medicine Procedures and Radionuclide Therapy
-Principles of PET-CT procedures
-Principles of most important clinical physiology examinations related to radiographers' work
-Principles of bone density measurements
-Radiation Protection and Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation
-Radiopharmacy and use of the radiopharmaceuticals
-working in the Hot Laboratory (Clean Room)

Prerequisites (course unit)

-adequate knowledge in human anatomy and physiology
-adequate knowledge in radiation physics and radiation safety

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-is able to describe the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-is able to name the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to describe the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to describe the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to describe the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to work safely in the learning environment
-is able to describe the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-is able to explain the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-is able to explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to explain the principles of bone density measurements
-know the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations
-is able to work and apply theory in the learning environment
-is able to explain the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine so that he/she can explain their contents to patients, patient's family members and other staff if needed
-is able to reasonably explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations versatilely
-is able to work in the learning environment and justify his/her actions with theory
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

14.12.2022 - 30.01.2023

Timing

07.02.2023 - 13.03.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Radiography and Radiotherapy

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy
Teachers
  • Röntgenhoitaja Virtuaalihenkilö
  • Tiina Säilä
  • Tiina Saarimäki
  • Tarja Friman
  • JYVÄSKYLÄ RASA
Person in charge

Tiina Säilä

Groups
  • 21RHJ

Objectives (course unit)

Student
-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-knows how patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the principles of working safely in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-knows the principles of the most important clinical fysiology examinations related to radiographers work
-knows the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals
-master the calculation of activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the basics of the Hot Laboratory (Clean Room) working

Content (course unit)

-Principles of working in Nuclear Medicine procedures
-Principles of Nuclear Medicine Procedures and Radionuclide Therapy
-Principles of PET-CT procedures
-Principles of most important clinical physiology examinations related to radiographers' work
-Principles of bone density measurements
-Radiation Protection and Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation
-Radiopharmacy and use of the radiopharmaceuticals
-working in the Hot Laboratory (Clean Room)

Prerequisites (course unit)

-adequate knowledge in human anatomy and physiology
-adequate knowledge in radiation physics and radiation safety

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-is able to describe the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-is able to name the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to describe the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to describe the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to describe the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to work safely in the learning environment
-is able to describe the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-is able to explain the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-is able to explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to explain the principles of bone density measurements
-know the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations
-is able to work and apply theory in the learning environment
-is able to explain the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine so that he/she can explain their contents to patients, patient's family members and other staff if needed
-is able to reasonably explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations versatilely
-is able to work in the learning environment and justify his/her actions with theory
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.09.2020 - 07.01.2022

Timing

25.10.2021 - 27.05.2022

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Radiography and Radiotherapy

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 23

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy
Teachers
  • Röntgenhoitaja Virtuaalihenkilö
  • Tiina Säilä
  • Tiina Saarimäki
  • Tarja Friman
  • Julia Kritz
  • Aino Pohja
Person in charge

Maire Petäjäjärvi

Groups
  • 20RHSJ

Objectives (course unit)

Student
-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-knows how patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the principles of working safely in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-knows the principles of the most important clinical fysiology examinations related to radiographers work
-knows the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals
-master the calculation of activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the basics of the Hot Laboratory (Clean Room) working

Content (course unit)

-Principles of working in Nuclear Medicine procedures
-Principles of Nuclear Medicine Procedures and Radionuclide Therapy
-Principles of PET-CT procedures
-Principles of most important clinical physiology examinations related to radiographers' work
-Principles of bone density measurements
-Radiation Protection and Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation
-Radiopharmacy and use of the radiopharmaceuticals
-working in the Hot Laboratory (Clean Room)

Prerequisites (course unit)

-adequate knowledge in human anatomy and physiology
-adequate knowledge in radiation physics and radiation safety

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-is able to describe the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-is able to name the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to describe the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to describe the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to describe the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to work safely in the learning environment
-is able to describe the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-is able to explain the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-is able to explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to explain the principles of bone density measurements
-know the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations
-is able to work and apply theory in the learning environment
-is able to explain the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine so that he/she can explain their contents to patients, patient's family members and other staff if needed
-is able to reasonably explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations versatilely
-is able to work in the learning environment and justify his/her actions with theory
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

03.05.2021 - 31.01.2022

Timing

09.08.2021 - 27.05.2022

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Radiography and Radiotherapy

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy
Teachers
  • Tiina Säilä
  • Tiina Saarimäki
  • Tarja Friman
  • Anna-Riikka Keihäs
Person in charge

Tiina Säilä

Groups
  • 20RH

Objectives (course unit)

Student
-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-knows how patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the principles of working safely in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-knows the principles of the most important clinical fysiology examinations related to radiographers work
-knows the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals
-master the calculation of activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals
-knows the basics of the Hot Laboratory (Clean Room) working

Content (course unit)

-Principles of working in Nuclear Medicine procedures
-Principles of Nuclear Medicine Procedures and Radionuclide Therapy
-Principles of PET-CT procedures
-Principles of most important clinical physiology examinations related to radiographers' work
-Principles of bone density measurements
-Radiation Protection and Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine Procedures
-the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation
-Radiopharmacy and use of the radiopharmaceuticals
-working in the Hot Laboratory (Clean Room)

Prerequisites (course unit)

-adequate knowledge in human anatomy and physiology
-adequate knowledge in radiation physics and radiation safety

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

-is able to describe the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-is able to name the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to describe the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to describe the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to describe the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to work safely in the learning environment
-is able to describe the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

-is able to explain the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine
-is able to explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to explain the principles of bone density measurements
-know the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations
-is able to work and apply theory in the learning environment
-is able to explain the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-knows the European Union legislation, national radiation legislation and directives given by authorities related to safe medical use of ionizing radiation related to Nuclear Medicine so that he/she can explain their contents to patients, patient's family members and other staff if needed
-is able to reasonably explain the methods by which patients can be examined and treated by using radiopharmaceuticals
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of working safely in Nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of bone density measurements
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of the most important clinical physiology examinations related to nuclear medicine procedures
-is able to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in the learning environment
-is able to calculate the activities related to prepare and administer of radiopharmaceuticals and can apply his/her skills to different situations versatilely
-is able to work in the learning environment and justify his/her actions with theory
-is able to reasonably explain the principles of Hot laboratory (cleanroom) work

Assessment scale

0-5