COURSE SYLLABUS
M0062H Radiography - Nuclear Medicine, 7.5 Credits
Nuclear medicine
Valid for the period
Höst 2014 Lp 1 - Tillsvidare
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Course syllabus established
by the head of the Department of Health Sciences 07/02/2011
Revised
by the head of the Department of Health Sciences 11/02/2014
Education
cycle
Second cycle
code
First cycle
G2F
Grading scale
Fail, Pass, Pass with
distinction
Subject
Radiology
Subject group
(SCB)
Medicine
Entry requirements
General entry requirements and the course assumes knowledge equivalent to: Radiography - Advanced
Anatomy, Projection Theory and Applications M0028H Medical Science: Pathology for Radiology E0014E Digital
Image Processing M0051H Diagnostic Modalities M0057H Radiography with a Specialisation in Conventional Xray M0068H Radiography - Leadership, Organisation and Learning M0074H Radiography - Nursing in Advanced
Diagnostics The course requires furthermore the following passed courses: O0055H Fundamental Principles in
Nursing O0047H Health M0067H Radiography - Nursing Interventions for Radiography M0066H Radiography Nursing Techniques for Radiography M0026H Anatomy and Physiology for Radiology M0029H Microbiology,
Infection Control and Infectious Diseases M0070H General Pharmacology, Contrast Agents and Pharmaceutical
Calculation M0050H Radiation Science and Radiological Modalities The course requires passed placement in
previous placement courses.
Selection
Credit 1-165 credits
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge in the field nuclear medicine, its different applications and
fields of use. After the course, the student should be able to:

Describe the commonly occurring nuclear medical examinations and discuss different differential
diagnostic investigation possibilities
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Illustrate treatment methods connected to the field
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Explain the main physical background for the nuclear medical technology, and apply radiation protection
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Illustrate and describe different methods in nuclear medicine
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Describe examination methodology and be able to explain how image production takes place to ensure
diagnosis in commonly occurring nuclear medical examinations
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Describe underlying topographic anatomy and pathology in commonly occurring examinations
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Apply interview, observation and communication methodology to assess, plan, carry out, evaluate and
document nursing in individuals with disease and their loved ones in connection with nuclear medical
examinations
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Describe the different tasks in nuclear medical examinations and interact with the participating staff
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Describe and apply current laws, statutes and local guidelines that apply in nuclear medical
examinations
Course content
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Fundamentals of isotopes
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Examination technique and methods in nuclear medicine

Radiation protection in nuclear medicine
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Different fields of use for nuclear medical examinations
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Isotope handling "hotlab"
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Image processing in nuclear medicine
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Comparison of the diagnostic use of nuclear medical studies with alternative diagnostic methods
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Placement nuclear medicine units
Course delivery
The course offers students introductory and inspiring lectures in the different sections in order to reach course's
objectives. The lectures take place on campus or via the distance-bridging technology Adobe Connect and via
recorded lectures in Fronter. The students acquire knowledge and are trained to reach the learning objectives via
self-study in the subject and via placement. In the course, an advanced assignment that is presented in seminars
is included.
Examination
The theoretical part is examined partly through written individual examination at the end of the course and through
an advanced assignment that is presented in a seminar. The practical part is examined in connection with the
placement. These sections are compulsory. Alternative examination formats may be used.
Only one re-examination/transfer is given for the course in relation to the placement. If there are special
circumstances, additional retakes/transfers can be granted.
Special circumstances are those stated in Regulations of the National Agency for Higher Education HSVFS
1999:1.
Additional information
This is a first-cycle course.
Study supervision is in the course room in Fronter.
"To do a placement in and carry out this course must you have passed the placement on the most recent course".
Examiner
Susanne Andersson - Lecturer
Literature. Valid from Autumn 2014 LP 1. (May be changed up to 10 weeks before study
start.)
Aspelin, P. & Pettersson, H. (ed.) (2008). Radiologi. (1st ed.) Lund: Studentlitteratur
Berglund, E. & Jönsson, B. (2007). Medicinsk fysik. (1st ed.) Lund: Studentlitteratur.
Bontrager, K.L. & Lampignano, J.P. (2013). Bontrager's handbook of radiographic positioning and techniques.
(8th ed.) St. Louis, Mo.: Mosby/Elsevier.
Ehrlich, R.A. & Coakes, D.M. (2013). Patient care in radiography: with an introduction to medical imaging. (8th
ed.) St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier Mosby.
Hietala, S. (ed.) (1998). Nuklearmedicin. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
Reference literature may be added and is stated in the study guide.
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Course provider
Department of Health Sciences
Examination format
Test number Type
0004
0006
0007
Credits Grades
Seminar
1.5 Fail, Pass#
Written examination
4.5 Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction
Placement in nuclear medicine 1.5 Fail, Pass#
Do you want to know more about the contents of the course?
Susanne Andersson, susanne.andersson@ltu.se, 0920-49 25 32