COURSE INFORMATION
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| T12 University Graduate Associate Certificate in Radiochemistry&Radiopharmacy Science | |||||||||||||||||||
This is a 3 week course for scientists with a pharmacy, chemistry or physics background wishing to work in a nuclear medicine/PET department dispensing diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals at Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) level. A recognised chemistry, physics or pharmacy tertiary qualification or equivalent is a prerequisite for this course, which aims to develop practical and theoretical skills needed for the operation of a radiopharmacy. The course will consist of approximately 35 hours of radiochemical and radiopharmaceutical theory. Students will also spend about 60 hours in Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) Radiophysics, Radiopharmacy and Nuclear Medicine departments and train under radiopharmacists and radiophysicists as they prepare and dispense the routine radiopharmaceuticals required by the department, as well as carry out radiation protection activities. |
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| SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A degree in pharmacy, chemistry, physics or equivalent is a pre-requisite for this course. |
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| COURSE LOCATION Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital |
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| MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Part-time mode. |
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| MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online. This 3 week intensive course will run at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and will be delivered by staff from SCGH. |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/09/2006 VET: 30/09/2006