Nuclear medicine and molecular imaging
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Medicine |
Instance: 2020/2021 - 1S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking students
Objectives
To learn the fundamentals and the semiology of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, including the diagnostic studies and the therapeutic modalities in order to be able to adequately request them in future medical practice
Learning outcomes and competences
To learn the skills for the indications to ask Nuclear Medicine examinations.
Working method
Presencial
Program
1.Fundamentals on emission imaging
a) Different types of radiation
b) Interaction of radiation with matter
c) Radiation detection
2. Radioprotection
3. Radio pharmacy
4. MN studies
a) Bone na joints
b) Cardiovascular
c) Lung
d) Genito-urinary and nephrology
e) Gastroenterology
f) Neurology
g) Infection and inflamation
h) Endocronology
i) Oncology
5.Terapeutic modalities
a) Radiobiology
b) Therapeutic application
Mandatory literature
Stabin, M; Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine
Teaching methods and learning activities
6 Teórica + 6 Seminários
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
Designation |
Weight (%) |
Participação presencial |
40,00 |
Teste |
60,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
Designation |
Time (hours) |
Estudo autónomo |
27,50 |
Frequência das aulas |
12,00 |
Trabalho escrito |
1,00 |
Total: |
40,50 |
Eligibility for exams
Classes presence 75%.
Final score equal or superior to 10.
Calculation formula of final grade
(Exam x 0,6) + (Class presence x 0,4)