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Distance Assisted Training for
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
RAS 6029 / RAS2006003
The Next Phase:
SPECT/CT & PET/CT
Heather PattersonWestmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
Brian HuttonUniversity College London, UK
Proposed Work plan:
• Approval of draft syllabus – appoint technical writers/authors
• First draft of new materials ready Oct/Nov 2007 - Advisory meeting for main technical writers Thailand November 2007
• Develop DAT website and web-based tools - registration, code access - online assignments, self-assessment, final examinations - interactive image manipulation - monitor progress - feedback, questions/answers - ongoing updates
• Train the Trainer course on utilization of web-based support system
• Assessment of student performance using web-based tools
Proposed Syllabus:
Introduction to CT principles 4
SPECT/CT 3
Cross-sectional anatomy (revised) 1
Introduction to basic science of PET 3
Clinical PET/CT 4
Units / subjects
15 Units delivered in 4 modules each module ~ 30 - 40 hrs study over 2 months = ~160 hrs of study
Proposed Syllabus:
Introduction to CT principles• Basic CT physics and operation parameters• CT safety and dosimetry• Clinical procedures and protocols: use of contrast• Specific issues in use of CT with SPECT and/or PET
SPECT/CT• Advanced SPECT physics (revision)• Choices of SPECT/CT system and specific QC• Clinical applications of SPECT/CT
Cross-sectional anatomy (revised)• use of web package
Proposed Syllabus:
Introduction to basic science of PET• Background on cyclotron and available PET tracers• Basic PET physics and operation parameters: QC procedures• Radiation safety for positron emitters
Clinical PET/CT• Understanding the basis for imaging with FDG: - normal patterns of uptake for FDG, - application of FDG in Oncology• Work-flow and protocols for PET/CT• Artifacts and issues in PET/CT; measurement of SUV• Use of tracers other than FDG in oncology - application in cardiology and neurology
Points for consideration:
• Small number of technologists practicing PET/CT in different countries
- different training backgrounds
initially how many will have completed DAT basic & advanced?
- suitable for other staff eg: registrars in training
Need to define pre-requisites
• Ensure understanding of necessity for equipment and practical issues
- all students need to complete practical exercises & assessment
Points for consideration:
• Website:still a necessity for paper based materials?
provide a database with images – who supports it?
encourage student discussion + interaction other students / tutors
country internal monitoring – improved communication?
eg: monitoring assignments, setting examinations, feedback
• CT component to include:a) diagnostic CT including use of contrast
b) CT for attenuation correction and localization
Pre-requisites:
Establish entry level for participants eg: - successfully completed DAT basic & advanced levels
- practicing in department with SPECT/CT & PET/CT or SPECT only and PET/CT ? or SPECT/CT and PET ?
Minimum requirements:Functioning NM dept, qualified NM physician…as per current guidelinesPET/CT or PET with access to SPECT/CT
Other options:- senior NM technologist with some PET experience- CT radiographer - sufficient NM knowledge?- revise / complete previous SPECT units – plus other subjects?
Web Platforms:
ANENTAsian Network for Education in Nuclear TechnologyIAEA affiliated website - KAERI
Web Platforms:
ANENTAsian Network for Education in Nuclear TechnologyIAEA affiliated website - KAERI
Web-CT (Blackboard)Utilized by many Distance Education institutions
MoodleModular Object-Orientated Dynamic Learning EnvironmentCourse management systemUtilized by Open University, UK
+ a growing number of DE institutions
Being replaced by
Recent meeting deciding on special regional requirements
moodle.org
Software package producing internet based courses & websites
Designed to support a ‘social constructionist’ framework of education
ie: creating a culture for shared knowledge.
• New developments and ideas shared with other moodle users
• Support system to help users solve problems (moodle.com)
- Updates on revisions, new versions
moodle.org
Focus on Student learning Teacher interaction Ease of monitoring
Student learning:• Text on-line, assignments answered on-line• Inter-active illustrative materials, case studies
eg: rotating MIP PET images (maximum intensity projection)
• Additional quizzes to reinforce learning – self assessment• Results, interaction and progress recorded
- prompts for student to continue to next stage• Active discussion groups that force student to communicate
moodle.org
Focus on Student learning Teacher interaction Ease of monitoring
Teacher / coordinator interaction:
• Discussions, questions / answers with local tutors
• Review assignment results & progress
- interactive or automatic reminders / emails
Ease of monitoring• Results, progress and student interaction displayed on one page - all student results and feedback displayed
• Regular reports to DAT – web administration and IAEA
Introduction to CT principles• Basic CT physics and operation parameters N. Keat• CT safety and dosimetry N. Keat• Clinical procedures and protocols: use of contrast R. Endozo• Specific issues in use of CT with SPECT and/or PET J. Dickson
/ B. Hutton
SPECT/CT• Advanced SPECT physics (revision) B. Hutton• Choices of SPECT/CT system and specific QC B. Hutton• Clinical applications of SPECT/CT J. Bomanji
Introduction to basic science of PET• Background on cyclotron and available PET tracers S.Eberl• Basic PET physics and operation parameters: QC procedures J.Dickson• Radiation safety for positron emitters J.Towson
Clinical PET/CT• Understanding the basis for imaging with FDG: P. Thomas - normal patterns of uptake for FDG, - application of FDG in Oncology• Work-flow and protocols for PET/CT C. Constable• Artifacts and issues in PET/CT; measurement of SUV W L Wong• Use of tracers other than FDG in oncology P.Thomas - application in cardiology and neurology