COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Nuclear Medicine
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
TGT 203
Fall
3
0
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to learn nuclear medicine principles, different types of scintigraphies and positions of imaging. radiation safety.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explain how to prepare the patient for the nuclear medicine imaging.
  • Explain imaging positions and techniques
  • Define the aim of imaging
  • Explain protection from radiation
  • Explain the process of methods.
Course Description Relationship between the patient and the technician. The details of various positions and scintigraphic techniques.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Prof.Dr.Mustafa Demir, Nükleer Tıp Fiziği ve Klinik Uygulamaları, İstanbul, 2014, syf. 1-24
2 Biological effects of radiation Prof.Dr.Mustafa Demir, Nükleer Tıp Fiziği ve Klinik Uygulamaları, İstanbul, 2014, syf. 247-259
3 radiation safety Prof.Dr.Mustafa Demir, Nükleer Tıp Fiziği ve Klinik Uygulamaları, İstanbul, 2014, syf. 197-224
4 Radiopharmaceuticals and quality control of them, Radioiodine therapy Prof.Dr.Mustafa Demir, Nükleer Tıp Fiziği ve Klinik Uygulamaları, İstanbul, 2014, syf. 261-283
5 Role of technician in nuclear medicine studies Prof.Dr.Mustafa Demir, Nükleer Tıp Fiziği ve Klinik Uygulamaları, İstanbul, 2014, syf. 324-334
6 Midterm exam
7 Radiation detection and radiation detectors Prof.Dr.Mustafa Demir, Nükleer Tıp Fiziği ve Klinik Uygulamaları, İstanbul, 2014, syf. 49-81
8 Gamma Cameras, Quality Assurance in Gamma Cameras Prof.Dr.Mustafa Demir, Nükleer Tıp Fiziği ve Klinik Uygulamaları, İstanbul, 2014, syf. 82-98
9 Biological principles of scintigraphy Prof.Dr.Mustafa Demir, Nükleer Tıp Fiziği ve Klinik Uygulamaları, İstanbul, 2014, syf. 99-111
10 Midterm exam Ayşe Mudun, Nükleer Tıp İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi 185. Yıl Ders Kitapları Serisi, Nobel Tip Kitabevi, 2014
11 SPECT imaging Prof.Dr.Mustafa Demir, Nükleer Tıp Fiziği ve Klinik Uygulamaları, İstanbul, 2014, syf. 111-115
12 PET-CT imaging Prof.Dr.Mustafa Demir, Nükleer Tıp Fiziği ve Klinik Uygulamaları, İstanbul, 2014, syf. 115-130
13 RIA and in-vitro studies: Safety rules in laboratory Prof.Dr.Mustafa Demir, Nükleer Tıp Fiziği ve Klinik Uygulamaları, İstanbul, 2014, syf. 285-292
14 Thyroid Uptake and C-14 Urea Breath Test Prof.Dr.Mustafa Demir, Nükleer Tıp Fiziği ve Klinik Uygulamaları, İstanbul, 2014, syf. 293-298
15 General discussion
16 Final exam
Course Notes/Textbooks Ayşe Mudun, Nükleer Tıp İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi 185. Yıl Ders Kitapları Serisi, Nobel Tip Kitabevi, 2014
Suggested Readings/Materials 1- Sema Cantez, Pratik Nükleer Tıp, İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Vakfı, 1992 2- Eser Lay Ergün, Nükleer Tıp, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2007

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
5
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
3
15
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
2
40
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
8
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
3
5
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
2
9
Final Exams
1
12
    Total
125

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

X
2

To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

X
3

To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

X
4

To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

X
5

To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

X
6

To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

X
7

To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

X
8

To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

X
9

To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

X
10

To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

X
11

To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

X
12

To take appropriate measures in accordance with radiation safety and radiation protection rules

X
13

To determine the needs according to the requirements and carry out activities for development in the field of medical imaging techniques

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest