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NMT 270 - Fundamentals of Molecular Imaging With PET

Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Description
In this course, students are introduced to positron emission tomography imaging. PET imaging provides substantially different information than conventional modalities such as x-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound.  PET scanning is one of the most frequently used molecular imaging procedures.  Molecular imaging allows physicians to see how the body is functioning and measures its chemical and biological processes. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Correlate the principles of commonly used medical imaging modalities with emphasis on PET and CT.
  2. Differentiate the agents used in imaging (radiopharmaceuticals and non-radioactive pharmaceuticals).
  3. Explain basic instrumentation and physics related to PET and CT.
  4. Assess production of commonly used PET radiopharmaceuticals.
  5. Describe patient preparation for PET acquisition protocols.  
  6. Examine the acquisition and processing protocols for PET/CT procedures.
Listed Topics
  1. Patient preparation and PET acquisition protocols
  2. Introduction of PET image interpretation
  3. PET Oncology: Indications and diagnostic accuracy
  4. PET Neurology: Indications and diagnostic accuracy
  5. PET Cardiology: Indications and diagnostic accuracy
  6. Basic physics of PET data acquisition and image reconstruction
  7. Cyclotron production of commonly used tracers
Reference Materials
Textbooks, PowerPoint, NMT journals.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 4/1/2022
Last Reviewed: 5/13/2022


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