Nuclear Medicine
A.Y. 2026/2027
Learning objectives
The teaching is intended to steer the student about the most common diagnostic techniques regarding nuclear medicine imaging in the following fields: cardiology, oncology, neurology, nephron-urology, endocrinology and diagnostics of infectious processes, as well as the use, management and production of radiopharmaceuticals. Special attention will be given to integrated imaging techniques (SPECT and PET-CT) and radiation protection of the patient with reference to the Italian legislation and the recommendations in the European context. It's also goal of the teaching to give students knowledge about the equipment used in nuclear medicine (gamma cameras and positron emission tomography), their functionality and the quality controls performed on them.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course, students must:
- have acquired theoretical knowledge on the activities of the Radiology Technician inside a Nuclear Medicine Service
- know the daily used equipment in a service of Nuclear Medicine
- have acquired the basics regarding management and production of radiopharmaceuticals
- be able to describe the equipment using guidelines, in relation to the types of procedures to be conducted
- know the main exam protocols in Nuclear Medicine.
- have acquired theoretical knowledge on the activities of the Radiology Technician inside a Nuclear Medicine Service
- know the daily used equipment in a service of Nuclear Medicine
- have acquired the basics regarding management and production of radiopharmaceuticals
- be able to describe the equipment using guidelines, in relation to the types of procedures to be conducted
- know the main exam protocols in Nuclear Medicine.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
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Modules or teaching units
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Radiopharmaceuticals
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