Learning Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry
Join us to learn the fascinating properties of Technetium-99m and Fluorine-18 and how they function as diagnostic agents
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What You Will Learn!
- To discuss the radiochemistry of Technetium-99m
- To discuss the radiochemistry of Fluorine-18.
- To discuss the various methods of radiolabelling.
- To discuss the radiolabelling of blood products.
Description
This course is both an introductory and refresher course to radiopharmaceutical chemistry whereby students will be taught the fundamentals & current advances behind the chemistry of Technetium-99m and Fluorine-18 and the various techniques in labelling of radiopharmaceuticals. In general, this course focuses on simple and practical steps to improve performance, core competencies and essential training for undergraduate or postgraduate students and continuous professional development for personnel working or planning to work in the nuclear medicine department or similar establishment.
This course is tailor-made for learners as listed below:
Relevant undergraduate or postgraduate students
Radiopharmacists or nuclear pharmacists
Nuclear medicine technologists and radiographers
Medical physicists and medical physics technicians
Quality control/quality assurance personnel
Medical doctors and other health care professionals
Pharmaceutical and radiation regulatory agency personnel
Researchers in the field of radiopharmaceutical research
The course structure consists of 3 sections. Each section provides the lessons in a step-wise manner for easy comprehension and learning. Videos with innovative animation will help facilitate understanding and quizzes at the end of each section will foster and motivate learning.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the basic chemistry of two common isotopes used in nuclear medicine and the principles and concepts behind the methods of radiolabelling. Learners will earn a completion certificate once all the required responses are appropriately given and quizzes completed. There are a total of 12 videos with an approximate learning time of 2 hrs including activities and assessments.
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Who Should Attend!
- The course is intended to provide a basic level of knowledge and updates in radiopharmaceutical sciences.