Introduction to PET/CT and Theranostics

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Introduction to PET/CT and Theranostics

Course Information

Course Code

PECT110

Instruction Method

Online facilitated

Fee

Domestic: $1035, International: $1345

Length

12 weeks

Instructor(s)

Kate Savelberg

Learner Outcomes

This course is intended for medical radiation technologists (MRTs) to gain a more in depth understanding of the field of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) and the role of theranostic procedures in the management of neuroendocrine and prostate cancers. The approach used in this course will utilize basic understanding of the principles of radiation, commonly understood by MRTs and will explore the instrumentation of PET and hybrid imaging modalities, radiopharmaceuticals used in imaging and therapies as they relate to PET imaging and therapeutic delivery. By the end of this course learners will have gained a better understanding of important technical concepts in PET/CT imaging, the principles for therapeutic nuclear medicine, and explore emerging trends in PET/CT imaging and nuclear medicine therapy.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, the Learner will be able to:

  1. Express the clinical value of PET/CT in the diagnosis of oncology, neurology and cardiology-based pathologies.
  2. Describe the various hardware and software options for PET imaging and their strengths and limitations
  3. Employ procedures to ensure PET studies are acquired appropriately for clinical PET studies.
  4. Explain the various PET imaging protocols and patient preparation critical to performing PET studies
  5. Express the clinical value and basic principles of theranostic treatment of neuroendocrine, prostate other diseases
  6. Explore current evidence and trends related to theranostic approaches in the individualized management of disease
  7. Explain the physics involved in the theranostic dosimetry and management of disease.
  8. Employ best practices for PET and theranostic radiation safety of patients and technologists within regulatory requirements of the CNSC

Evaluation Method

Learners will be required to complete quizzes at the end of each module to verify understanding of the content, and there will be 3 non-cumulative term tests throughout the course which will be a synchronous timed multiple-choice test format. 

There are 3-online synchronous tutorial-style sessions for the review and application of materials covered in preparation for the term test, where learners are encouraged to provided live question and answer time with instructor. 

Intended For

This course is intended for medical radiation technologists (MRTs) to gain a more in depth understanding of the field of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) and the role of theranostic procedures in the management of neuroendocrine and prostate cancers.

Location

Online

Topics Covered

Module 1: Radiation physics and instrumentation for PET imaging

Module 2: PET Hybrid Imaging with CT and MRI & Radiation Safety in PET Imaging

Module 3: PET/CT Oncology

Module 4: PET/CT Infection and Inflammation imaging & PET/CT Cardiology

Module 5: PET/CT Neurology & Introduction to Theranostics

Module 6: Theranostic Treatments for NETs, PSMA and NHL Tumours

Introduction to PET/CT and Theranostics – PECT110


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