Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
192001804100	NUCLEAR MEDICINE	Compulsory	2	4	3

Level of Course Unit

Short Cycle

Objectives of the Course

Able to safely and competently prepare and use radioactive materials for diagnosis and treatment in nuclear medicine, perform imaging and image processing with technological devices, are trained in radiation safety, have the technical equipment to apply the developing technology in the field, have the ability to synthesize information, use eye and hand coordination comfortably, communicate To train qualified technical staff who can use their skills and coordinate with nuclear medicine specialists and other health personnel.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Kenan BULCAR

Learning Outcomes

1	Knows the preparation and use of radionuclide and radiopharmaceuticals used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
2	Recognizes the basic ethical approaches fully, distinguishes legal and ethical issues.
3	Knows the physics and basic methods of nuclear medicine.
4	Knows the working principles and quality control of the devices used in imaging, can use these devices.
5	Knows patient preparation, imaging techniques and positions before imaging.
6	Knows radiation safety and protection from radiation, protects herself/himself and patients from radiation with protective measures.
7	Throughout her/his professional life, she communicates effectively with those who benefit from health care services, employees, companions, visitors, patient relatives, caregivers, colleagues, other individuals and institutions and organizations.

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Using diagnostic imaging devices (Gamma camera, SPECT, PET, PET-CT, PET-MRI) in the field of Nuclear Medicine and performing daily quality controls, performing simple interventions for imaging (exerting the patient, etc.) under the supervision of physicians, counting devices (gamma counter, uptake device, gamma probe, C 14 urea test, etc.), marking and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and therapeutic purposes in the hot laboratory and applying them to the patient under the supervision of a physician, performing in vitro tests using radioactive substances and assisting the physician in the application of radionuclide therapy, open A training is given to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to work safely with radioactive sources.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Physics (Basic concepts and Nuclear Medicine physics: Radiation, atom, radiopharmaceuticals, types of radiation used in Nuclear Medicine, Field of interest of Nuclear Medicine, place of Nuclear medicine in diagnosis and treatment of diseases)	None	None
2	Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Physics (Basic concepts and Nuclear Medicine physics: Radiation, atom, radiopharmaceuticals, types of radiation used in Nuclear Medicine, Field of interest of Nuclear Medicine, place of Nuclear medicine in diagnosis and treatment of diseases)	None	None
3	Devices used in Nuclear Medicine (Gamma Camera, PET, SPECT, PET/CT)), working principles and correct use of dosimeter	None	None
4	Devices used in Nuclear Medicine (Gamma Camera, PET, SPECT, PET/CT), working principles and correct use of dosimeter	None	None
5	Radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals used in Nuclear Medicine, preparation, quality control	None	None
6	Radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals used in Nuclear Medicine, preparation, quality control	None	None
7	Midterm exams	None	None
8	Interaction of Gamma Rays with Matter and Other Physical Phenomena	None	None
9	Biological Effects of Radiation	None	None
10	Radiation protection and radiation safety in Nuclear Medicine, informing the patient about radiation safety and communicating with the patient	None	None
11	Radionuclide treatment methods applied in nuclear medicine	None	None
12	Nuclear Medicine Extraction Protocols-1 (Bone Scintigraphy, Lung Perfusion/Ventilation Scintigraphy, Nuclear Medicine Applications in the Endocrine System)	None	None
13	Nuclear Medicine Extraction Protocols -2 (Urogenital System Scintigraphy, Gastrointestinal System, Respiratory and Circulatory System Nuclear Medicine)	None	None
14	Final examination	None	None

Recommended or Required Reading

1. NUCLEAR MEDICINE TEXTBOOK (Prof. Dr. Işık ADALET; Prof. Dr. Ayşe MUDUN; Prof. Dr. Seher Nilgün ÜNAL;Doç. Dr. Cüneyt TÜRKMEN) ISTANBUL, 2012. 2. RADYONUCLEID IMAGING, MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION, Ankara, 2011. 3. Instructor lecture notes preparared by Asst. Prof. Dr. Kenan BULCAR

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	1	1
Attending Lectures	14	2	28
Problem Solving	2	6	12
Discussion	5	6	30
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	1	1	1
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	1	1
Homework	5	4	20
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			94

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