MEDICAL IMAGING TECHNIQUES (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
TGT2007	Nuclear Medicine	Fall Spring	2	0	2	3

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor FIRAT KARA
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor GULCICEK DERE Dr. NECATİ YILMAZ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Imaging Center
Course Objectives:	Aim of this course is to instruct the students about basic concepts of gamma camera, scintigraphy and PET-CT as important imaging techniques.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1 - Prepares the patient for gamma camera imaging.
2 - identifies the different anatomical regions on scintigraphic images.
3 - Applies the principles of scintigraphic imaging.
4 - Performs PET-CT imaging.

Course Content

Gamma camera imaging systems, scintigraphic imaging of different anatomical structures and the PET-CT are the content of this course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Nuclear Medicine Overview
2)	Nuclear Medicine Physics
3)	Effects of radiation on living system
4)	Principles of Nuclear Imaging Methods I
5)	Gamma Cameras and Working Principle
6)	Radionuclide and Radiopharmaceuticals
7)	Radioisotopes Used in Nuclear Medicine and Biomedical Applications
8)	Bone Scintigraphy
9)	Midterm
10)	Lung Perfusion/ Ventilation Scintigraphy
11)	Nuclear Medicine Applications in the Endocrine System
12)	Urinary System Scintigraphies
13)	Cell Marking
14)	Treatment with Radionuclides

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Haftalık olarak dağıtılacaktır. Weekly distributed by the course lecturer.
References:	Prof. Dr. Mustafa Demir. Nükleer Tıp Fiziği ve Klinik Uygulamaları. 3. baskı, İstanbul, 2011

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 20
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Homework Assignments	1	1	1
Quizzes	1	1	1
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			75

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Professionally evaluate and apply the knowledge gained through the theoretical and applied courses which are at the base level aided with course books, application tools and other resources in the field of Medical Imagining Techniques.	5
2)	Know the institutions and organizations exist in the health system; act proper to the laws, regulations and directives related to their rights and responsibilities as an individual working in the field of Medical Imagining Techniques.	5
3)	Have the knowledge of control and maintenance of the gadgets and equipment they use in the fields of radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine, or to have them (error, periodical medical maintenance etc.) done when needed.	5
4)	Know radiation safety and to be protected from radiation, and protect themselves, patients and public from radiation with safety precautions.	4
5)	Attend necessary programs, vocational in-service activities and other studies in order to improve themselves individually and professionally.	2
6)	Establish an active communication with the colleagues, patients, patient relatives, doctors and other health workers	2