Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 1
Credit Points: 12.00
Course Coordinator: Mark Scalzo
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925
Course Coordinator Email: mark.scalzo@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 201.08.16
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses
Successful completion of the following courses:
- RADI1222 Medical Radiation 2 (Course ID 056410)
- RADI1224 Medical Radiation Physics (Course ID 056414)
Enforced Co-Requisite Courses
You should undertake the following courses at the same time as this course as it contains areas of knowledge and skills which are implemented together in practice.
- RADI1223 Medical Radiation 3 (Course ID 056412)
- RADI1251 Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Practice 1 (Course ID 056442)
Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.
For information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage or contact your Course Coordinator.
Course Description
Nuclear Medicine requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, the specialised equipment used to measure and image radioactivity, radiation safety including quality assurance and quality control, and most importantly, patient care. This course builds on the fundamental theories introduced in Medical Radiation 1 and 2 and will develop your knowledge of the underpinning theory applicable to Nuclear Medicine practice. This course will develop your skills in the application of knowledge to practice for various anatomical sites and physiological pathways. At this level it is expected that you will engage with the literature base to complement your development.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program plans(s):
BP321NMP25 Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Nuclear Medicine)
PLO1 Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge across the breadth and depth of Radiation Therapy practice, through the application of knowledge and concepts, in a variety of real-world settings.
PLO2 Apply evidence-based knowledge to innovate and deliver safe and effective Radiation Therapy practice in a variety of contexts, using advances in both technology and determinants of health.
PLO3 Investigate and propose solutions through sound clinical reasoning for all aspects of interprofessional Radiation Therapy practice while, complying with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.
PLO7 Collaborate with health care practitioners to evaluate, develop, and deliver innovative clinical solutions to provide holistic patient-care, as part of a multidisciplinary and interprofessional team.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate fundamental skills in the application of radiochemistry, physics and radiopharmacy in a simulated nuclear medicine clinical setting.
- Use relevant nuclear medicine equipment and instrumentation, demonstrating radiation safe practice and risk management strategies, including quality assurance processes
- Apply critical thinking to select and review current literature to support a rationale for clinical decision making.
- Assess nuclear medicine images and procedures within a diagnostic context applying your knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, individual and group activities. Delivery is face to face. Attendance at practicals is essential for demonstrating professional communication and collaboration and the ability to practice safely.
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. Relevant textbooks and journal articles are available in the RMIT library and will be referred to in teaching materials. Pre- and post-class activities will be provided in electronic format on the Canvas site, including case-based scenarios for interpretation and investigation.
RMIT has nuclear medicine simulated learning facilities for student development and practice, including a hot lab and a simulated nuclear medicine environment. You will use imaging software platforms for image interpretation and evaluation using scenario-based case studies. Access will be provided via your Canvas site. Recordings will be maintained in accordance with our assessment, document retention and privacy policies.
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: Laboratory Report
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4
Assessment Task 2: Image Critique
Weighting 35%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, & 4
Assessment Task 3: Quiz
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4
Assessment Task 4: Literature Review
Weighting 35%
This assessment task supports CLOs 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.