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RAD0002 Positron Emission Tomography Technology
SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 30
 
Description:

This intensive unit will introduce students to basic principles of radiochemistry and radiopharmacy. Students will develop necessary skills to work in a nuclear medicine/Positron Emission Tomography department dispensing diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals at Good Manufacturing Practice level and operate Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography camera to scan patients. The unit requires students to have a nuclear medicine technologist qualification or experience.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
T14University Graduate Associate Certificate in Radiochemical Sciences (PET Technology)
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 7/12/2011 VET: 7/12/2011