Systemic radionuclide therapy procedures are also discussed. Theoretical topics include atomic and nuclear structure, radioactive decay, interactions with matter, and radionuclide production methods.
Mathematical concepts discussed are the decay equation, equilibrium, and radiation dosimetry.
This course covers the basic principles of both in vitro and in vivo instrumentation. The design, operation, and quality control of gas detectors and scintillation detectors are covered. Survey equipment, spectrometers, and stationary imaging devices are presented with their application to nuclear medicine. Hands-on laboratory experience with single channel analyzers and Anger cameras is included. In vivo clinical nuclear medicine procedures not resulting in images as well as principles of in vitro radioassay are presented.