Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Nuclear Medicine 1

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

RADI1185

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

RADI1185

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Mark Scalzo

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: Mark.scalzo@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Concurrent Study

You should undertake following course/s at the same time as this course as it contains areas of knowledge and skills which are implemented together in practice.

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.


Course Description

Nuclear medicine requires a detailed knowledge of radioisotopes, the equipment used, radiation safety and quality assurance, biochemistry, procedures and patient care. This course is the first in a series of Nuclear Medicine courses and it provides an introduction to fundamental underpinning concepts essential for nuclear medicine practice.

At this level you are expected to engage with the literature base in order to support your work and you will have specific support for this.

Work Integrated Learning:

Students enrolled in this course will be required to undertake placement as part of the assessment of the course.  A number of requirements must be met by students to ensure eligibility for placement. 

  • National Police check
  • Working with Children Check
  • Immunisation Declaration Form
  • Hand Hygiene certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Manual Handing certificate

There is no flexibility with these requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPLETED. Any student who has not provided this information will not be able to attend placement and will receive a fail grade for the placement course.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability you should contact the Program Coordinator or the Equitable Learning Services team for further advice. Students need to be able to meet the inherent requirements of the program.

At any time prior to or during your placement if there are concerns raised related to your fitness to practice the clinical coordinator can request that you gain full medical clearance to continue your placement.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for BP321 Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (aligned to the Accreditation Standards of the Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia):

Standard 1

  • Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to practice (1.a)
  • Understand and apply the different methods of imaging and treatment (1.c)
  • Confirm the procedure according to clinical indicators (1.d)
  • Apply knowledge of safe and effective use of medicines (1.h)

Standard 1B

  • Prepare and assess the purity of radiopharmaceuticals (1B.a)
  • Perform nuclear medicine examinations and therapies (1B.b)

Standard 5

  • Perform and provide safe radiation practice (5.a)
  • Implement quality assurance processes imaging or treating patients/clients (5.c)
  • Maintain safety of the workplace and associated environments (5.d)


On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Explain and apply fundamental knowledge and skills in the practice of Nuclear Medicine
  2. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to the practice of Nuclear Medicine.
  3. Describe and explain technological principles and physics concepts as they relate to Nuclear Medicine.
  4. Demonstrate fundamental skills in the use and application of Nuclear Medicine equipment and instrumentation
  5. Demonstrate fundamental skills in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals used in the practice of Nuclear Medicine, including radiation safety and risk management


Overview of Learning Activities

You will learn through a range of activities including lectures, laboratory and tutorial classes, self-directed study and team-based discussions. This course is supported by RMIT's online learning management system (LMS).

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Physics Laboratory Reports
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLO 1 & 4

Assessment Task 2: Skills Assessment
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 2

Assessment Task 3: Radiopharmacy Laboratory Reports
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Assessment Task 4: Quizzes
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.