Course: HSCI 484A. Positron Emission Tomography: Fusion Imaging (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 380, HSCI 480, HSCI 483A, HSCI 485 and EOH 467. The Fusion Positron Emission Tomography: Fusion Imaging (PET/CT) course instructs students in the use of radioactive material through proper utilization of specialized equipment and techniques. This course prepares students to perform dose calculations, prepare radiopharmaceuticals, and discuss related quality control and quality assurance procedures on instrumentation. Course includes topics on radiation safety and radiobiology with an emphasis in radiation protection, storage and disposal of radioactive materials and inventory and control of radiopharmaceuticals.