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Nuclear Medicine Fundamentals

Standard Individual Price:

£179 per learner

Course Card Summary

Gain a clear introduction to radiopharmaceuticals, gamma-camera imaging, SPECT, PET, patient preparation, image quality and radiation safety.

Course Overview

Nuclear Medicine Fundamentals introduces the scientific principles and clinical workflow behind functional and molecular imaging. Learners explore radioactive decay, radiopharmaceutical behaviour, detection systems, gamma-camera imaging, SPECT and PET at an accessible level.

The course connects these concepts with patient preparation, identity checks, pregnancy and breastfeeding enquiries, contamination awareness, optimisation, quality control, image quality and multidisciplinary working.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the basic principles of radioactive decay, detection and radiopharmaceutical imaging.
  • Outline the roles of gamma cameras, SPECT, PET and hybrid imaging systems.
  • Explain key stages in patient preparation, administration, acquisition and post-procedure guidance.
  • Recognise common factors affecting nuclear medicine image quality and artefact formation.
  • Discuss radiation protection, contamination control, quality assurance and escalation within local procedures.

Who Should Attend?

Student radiographers, radiographers and healthcare professionals new to nuclear medicine, assistant practitioners and multidisciplinary colleagues seeking a structured introduction.

Course Delivery

Live online or blended learning with equipment and pathway demonstrations, case discussion, knowledge checks and downloadable resources.

Certificate

Participants receive an Imaging360 Academy Certificate of Participation.

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