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NMTT-1309-001 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation
Prerequisite: NMTT 1313
Theory and application of electronic instrumentation used in the direction and analysis of ionizing radiation with special emphasis on gamma spectrometry and quality assurance relevant to nuclear medicine instruments.
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Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Tech Supported
Required Textbooks:
Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT: Technology and Techniques, 8th Edition, Christian
Practical Mathematics in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Wells, 2nd Edition
Review of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 5thEdition,
Quick Reference Protocol Manual 1st Edition
Chart of the Nuclides
Scientific Calculat
| WECM Course Description: Theory and application of electronic instrumentation used in the direction and analysis of ionizing radiation with special emphasis on gamma spectrometry and quality assurance relevant to nuclear medicine instruments. |
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WECM End-of-Course Outcomes: Describe the radioactive decay process and the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter and the operation of the electrical components of various radiation detection systems; relate the principles of operation of gas-filled detectors, scintillation detection systems, and liquid scintillation systems; determine a statistically accurate counting rate for a radiation detector; describe and differentiate the various imaging systems including scintillation cameras, multi-crystal cameras, and tomographic imaging systems; and discuss and apply the best quality control measures for continuous quality improvement.
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NMTT-1309 is the study of basic radiation detectors, their applications, functions and limitations. This course will present an overview of the uses of both imaging and non- imaging detectors in the practice of Nuclear Medicine.
Objectives stated below are aligned with the Master Educational Plan of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program:
Learn the technical terminology, facts, theories, methods and principles associated with Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation
Identify the function and application of the following instruments:
Dose calibrators
GM survey meters
NaI(TL) counting and/or uptake systems
Imaging systems including:
Planar
SPECT
PET
CT component of hybrid imaging
Fusion or hybrid imaging system (i.e. SPECT/CT, PET/CT, PET/MRI)
Discuss how to perform the appropriate quality control for the instruments listed
Discuss how to document performance and results of all quality control testing according to quality control program procedures
Discuss how to analyze QC results and take appropriate corrective action(s) when necessary
Discuss how to view, process and archive acquired data on picture archival communicating systems (PACS)
Discuss radiology and hospital information systems, managing patient information in these systems according to facility policies, state and federal statues and accreditation standards
Describe/Evaluate uses of medical informatics.
Describe principles of radiation detection.
Describe theory of operation of radiation detector.
Evaluate considerations of counting and imaging equipment.
Describe theory of operation of radiation detector.
Describe construction and operation of gas-filled detectors.
Evaluate operation of scintillation devices and components within.
Describe spectrometry as seen with scintillation instruments.
Discuss/evaluate use of collimators.
Describe basics of computers and use in nuclear medicine.
Describe differences in analog and digital versions of images in nuclear medicine.
Evaluate proper use of Geiger-Mueller in radiation detection.
Evaluate quality control/assurance measures for gamma cameras, dose calibrators, well counter
Evaluate uniform/nonuniform images of gamma camera floods.
Describe/recognize purpose of center-of-rotation, daily floods, and high-count floods.
Investigate use of SPECT, QC, and quality control measures.
Describe principles of PET and CT imaging and artifacts.
Evaluate QC measures for PET and CT.
Differentiate between intrinsic/extrinsic testing.
Describe the pulse-height analyzer (PHA).
Describe spatial resolution and sensitivity.
Describe image formation, filtered-back projection, positioning logic.
Describe gain as it applies to high voltage applied to Gamma Camera and ion chamber detectors.
Describe and discuss how photographic images are produced in both analog and digital formats.
Recognize principles of dose calibrator constancy, accuracy, linearity, geometry.
Discuss use of phantoms for camera QC.
Describe how flood filled phantoms are filled, used and maintained.
Describe film-processor quality control if applicable.
Illustrate how pipets are used in laboratories and how precision is maintained.
Calculate acceptable ranges for dose calibrator.
Calculate dose calibrator geometry and percent error for syringes and volumes.
Calculate percent error for dose calibrator accuracy and constancy.
Calculate dose calibrator linearity of response and percent error.
Calculate and use correction factors for dose calibrator geometry and linearity.
Calculate energy resolution (FWHM).
Calculate Chi Square.
Calculate well counter efficiency.
Calculate window settings: u/l discriminators and center-line plus percent window.
Calculate camera sensitivity.
Calculate SPECT acquisition time and counts per projection.
Obtain desired flood/phantom fill activities.
Calculate total pixels by matrix size, pixel calibration, computer memory requirements.
Calculate pipette precision.
Explain the use of centrifuges and the related centrifugal force and time.
Calculate centrifugal force (g-force) given radius and rotating speed.
Calculate centrifuge: relative centrifugal force vs time.
Review units used to measure radioactivity and Radioactive doses
Pass all exams and other graded assignments with final grade of C or better.
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Grading Distribution:
The final course grade will be computed as follows:
Exams = 35%
Quizzes/Homework = 25 %
Comprehensive Final = 40 %
Grading and make-up policies During this course, the final semester grade will be computed based on scores earned on major exams, daily quizzes, and the final comprehensive exam. A computerized grade sheet will be provided at mid-term or as needed during the semester. The student is encouraged to read all material and study all content thoroughly between each lecture in preparation for major exams and quizzes. The following grade scale shall apply for all scored activities in this course:
A=94.5-100
B=84.5-94.4
C=74.5-84.4
F=less than 74.5
A grade of "D" is not possible in this course.
MAKE-UP POLICY If a student is absent on the day of a major exam:
1. The missed work MUST be made-up within Three school days.
2. The missed work will earn a maximum of 85% of the original point value uless prior arrangements have been made between student and instructor..
3. Quizzes cannot be made up and will result in a score of zero "0" for that work. Should the student be unable to complete the missed work within this deadline, he/she may petition the instructor for an extension of time, PROVIDED the request is received by the course instructor BEFORE the required deadline.
4. Missed activities will be handled case by case, student by student, basis at the sole discretion of the instructor. If missed work is not made up in accordance with this policy, a grade of zero "0" will be assigned to the work that has not been completed and averaged in as such into the final course grade.
Attendance Policy Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Likewise, prompt arrival for class is also expected. Attendance will be recorded. If a Pop quiz is planned for the day, it will be given immediately at the start of class.
Course Outline
1. Principles of Radiation Detection.
2. Basic Electronics and Devices
3. Small Instruments: Gas-Filled Detectors
4. Factors Relating to Radiation Measurement
5. Quality Control Of Small Instruments
5. Gamma Camera: Collimators & Collimator Math, Image Characteristics and
Performance in Planar Imaging.
6. Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Gamma Cameras
7. PET/SPECT/CT
8. Quality Control and Artifacts in PET/SPECT/CT
9. Computers in Nuclear Medicine
10. Miscellaneous calculations
Major Exams are given at the conclusion of each major topic shown in the course outline.Comprehensive Final is given at the scheduled class time during Finals Week.
The course content is aligned with the Master Educational Plan of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program at Amarillo College.
In addition, the lecture content aligns with the task analysis of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
The Nuclear Medicine Technology program at Amarillo College is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the legal clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
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