| CODE | RAD5264 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | PET and Hybrid Imaging: Clinical Applications | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 10 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Radiography | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit focuses on the theoretical principles and clinical applications of advanced hybrid systems. It will aid radiographers to effectively question the use and clinical value of the new generation of hybrid technology and of PET in general. Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)/computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET)/CT, allow an instant generation of fused images of scintigraphy and CT data. The accumulated clinical data on the use of these systems in various clinical scenarios indicates that this hybrid technology improves the diagnostic accuracy as compared to scintigraphy and CT alone, allowing also side-by-side image interpretation. All this together with developing technologies, such as PET/MRI, will show students how new advanced systems can be integrated with the already existing technologies, to aid in patient prognosis. This study-unit will also aid students to become more aware of the current Nuclear Medicine methods and techniques made available through research and new developments within this field, such as the use of pre-clinical imaging. Study-unit Aims: The aims of this study unit are to: - Integrate theory and practice in view of technological developments in hybrid imaging; - Facilitate students with the rationale for the use of hybrid imaging in both diagnostic and therapeutic situations; - Promote discussion with respect to the developing role of the radiographer within a hybrid imaging environment; - Develop the students’ understanding of the value of hybrid imaging in radiotherapy planning; - Develop the students’ knowledge base with respect to the clinical applications / protocols in hybrid imaging; - Promote discussions on new developments in Nuclear Medicine and the use of PET in radiotherapy monitoring; - Develop an understanding of metabolic therapy and its use within the field of oncology. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and clinical applications of new hybrid technology, whilst also being aware of common pitfalls and artefacts; - Discuss hybrid imaging technology and its current utilisation for good patient prognosis; - Explain the principles behind the different types of hybrid imaging; - Demonstrate an understanding of patient preparation and dosimetry considerations for hybrid investigations; - Demonstrate an awareness of interprofessional needs and future professional development priorities; - Accurately select optimal working practices within a hybrid imaging environment whilst taking in consideration aspects of patient / staff safety; - Discuss the use of PET based planning in radiotherapy; - Discuss alternative ways of treating pathologies, such as the use of metabolic therapy, and how such treatments may aid the patient's response to radiotherapy. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Debate the principles of hybrid imaging; - Develop an understanding of the integration of modern imaging device components within hybrid Nuclear Medicine systems; - Evaluate the clinical value of hybrid imaging together with a range of factors that support safe and efficient clinical practice within new hybrid technologies; - Interpret structural and physiological patterns on the resultant images for normal and abnormal variants; - Discuss how to safely perform common hybrid imaging procedures within the remit of professional working and current legislative arrangements; - Develop an understanding of metabolic therapy and its use; - Discuss how PET based planning may aid in the treatment of oncology patients. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Text/s Richard L. Wahl and Robert S.B. Beanlands (2008) Principles and Practice of PET and PET/CT, 2nd edition, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. Jadvar H. (2005), Clinical PET and PET-CT. Torigian and Drew A. (2009), PET-CT and PET-MRI for assessment of structural and functional relationships in disease condition. Supplementary readings Gustav K. von Schulthess (2006) Molecular Anatomic Imaging: PET-CT and SPECT-CT Integrated Modality Imaging, 2nd edition, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. Otmar Schober and Walter Heindel (2010) PET-CT Hybrid Imaging, Thieme. Dominique Delbeke and Ora Israel (2009) Hybrid PET/CT and SPECT/CT Imaging: A Teaching File, Springer. Peter S. Conti, Daniel K. Cham and H.N. Jr. Wagner (2010) PET-CT: A Case Based Approach, Springer. Peter S. Conti and Aarti Kaushik (2016), PET-CT : A Case-Based Approach, 2nd edition, Springer-Verlag New York Inc., USA. Kristen M. Waterstram-Rich and David Gilmore (2016), Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT : Technology and Techniques, 8th edition, Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, USA. E. Edmund Kim (2016), Atlas and Anatomy of PET/MRI, PET/CT and SPECT/CT, Springer International Publishing AG, Cham. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study, Placement & Tutorial | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Mark Anthony Aquilina Karen Borg Grima |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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