Upgrade your care strategies through Nuclear Medicine with a 100% online Postgraduate certificate"

The administration of radiopharmaceuticals used in Nuclear Medicine requires meticulous and precise attention to avoid dosing errors and ensure that patients receive the right amount of radiation. This has made nursing a crucial profession in this area, where nurses are responsible for treating radioactive materials as responsibly as possible.

For this reason, it is really important for these professionals to be updated in this area in order to assist patients more effectively, as well as to explain the risks and benefits of these treatments or to provide emotional and psychological support during the process. It is in this context that the present Postgraduate certificate arises, which addresses the different lines of Nuclear Medicine, from isotopic studies of the musculoskeletal system to studies in Neurology, including digestive pathology, endocrinology, cardiology and pneumology. In addition, the nurses will delve into bone, salivary, esophageal transit, gastric emptying and hepatosplenic scintigraphy, as well as isotopic investigations for the diagnosis of thyroid and parathyroid pathology.

But the best thing is that the format of the program is 100% online so that the students can update from home or anywhere at their own pace, always according to their needs and availability. In addition, the program has a great teaching team made up of experts in Nuclear Medicine and Nursing, who will provide constant support to the students. Undoubtedly, a truly valuable opportunity that will launch the nurses' career to new heights.

This is the perfect academic opportunity to get up to date on the latest isotopic studies of the musculoskeletal system"

This Postgraduate certificate in Nuclear Medicine for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical case studies presented by experts in Nuclear Medicine for Nursing
• Graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Review the latest advances in equilibrium and first-pass ventriculography by viewing dynamic explanatory videos or interactive diagrams"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program’s design focuses on Problem-Based Learning, through which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic program. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Learn more about the most relevant studies for the diagnosis of Pulmonary Thromboembolism thanks to this program"

Access a complete digital library on Nuclear Medicine for Nursing with resources available 24 hours a day"

The Postgraduate certificate in Nuclear Medicine for Nursing has a flexible structure, allowing students to adjust their pace of study to their individual needs and time availability. In this way, and thanks to the online modality, they will save on the need to travel to on-site teaching centers and forget about predetermined schedules. In addition, the program uses the Relearningmethodology, which consists of the directed reiteration of the concepts of the syllabus through dynamic educational resources, such as interactive diagrams or explanatory videos.

Enjoy a syllabus that will take you through the entire history of Nuclear Medicine and its different fields of application"

Module 1. Nuclear Medicine I

1.1. What is Nuclear Medicine?

1.1.1. Introduction to Nuclear Medicine
1.1.2. History of Nuclear Medicine
1.1.3. Fields of Application of Nuclear Medicine
1.1.4. Radiopharmaceuticals

1.2. Physical Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine

1.2.1. Key Concepts
1.2.2. Structure of Matter
1.2.3. Electromagnetic Radiation
1.2.4. Atomic Structure Bohr Atom
1.2.5. Nuclear Structure
1.2.6. Radioactivity and Nuclear Reactions
1.2.7. Interaction of Radiation with Matter

1.3. Chemical Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine

1.3.1. Key Concepts
1.3.2. Obtaining Radionuclides
1.3.3. Radionuclide Generators
1.3.4. Structure of a Molybdenum/Tecnetium Generator
1.3.5. Tagging Mechanisms

1.4. Radiopharmaceuticals

1.4.1. Characteristics of the Ideal Radiopharmaceutical
1.4.2. Physical Form and Routes of Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals
1.4.3. Localization Mechanisms of Radiopharmaceuticals

1.5. Fundamentals of Radiological Prevention in Nuclear Medicine

1.5.1. Key Concepts
1.5.2. Quantities and Units
1.5.3. Fundamentals of Radiological Prevention in Nuclear Medicine

1.5.3.1. Patients
1.5.3.2. Workers and Members of the Public
1.5.3.3. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

1.6. Fundamentals of Radiological Prevention and Medical Physics in Nuclear Medicine

1.6.1. Key Concepts
1.6.2. Radiation Detection and Measurement

1.6.2.1. Gas Ionization Detectors
1.6.2.2. Semiconductor Detectors
1.6.2.3. Scintillation Detectors

1.6.3. Radiation Protection Standards

1.7. Radioactive Waste

1.7.1. Key Concepts
1.7.2. Radioactive Sources out of Use
1.7.3. Solid Waste Materials with Radioactive Content
1.7.4. Liquid Radioactive Waste

1.8. Instrumentation in Nuclear Medicine

1.8.1. Key Concepts
1.8.2. Activimeter or Dose Calibrators
1.8.3. Gamma Camera and SPECT

1.8.3.1. Gammacamera Detectors
1.8.3.2. Collimation
1.8.3.3. Image Correctors
1.8.3.4. Planar Image Formation
1.8.3.5. Tomographic Acquisition

1.8.4. PET

1.8.4.1. Detectors Used in PET
1.8.4.2. PET Image Formation

1.9. Radiometabolic Therapy

1.9.1. Treatment of Metastatic Bone Pain
1.9.2. Treatment of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
1.9.3. Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
1.9.4. Treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
1.9.5. Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors
1.9.6. Radiosynoviorthesis

1.10. Scans performed in PET. Nursing care and attention

1.10.1. Radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals in PET
1.10.2. Types of Studies
1.10.3. Nursing Care at the PET-FDG
1.10.4. Nursing Care in the PET-Colina
1.10.5. Nursing care in the PET-Vizamil PET
1.10.6. Nursing Care at the PET-DOPA
1.10.7. Nursing Care at the PET-PSMA
1.10.8. Nursing Care in the Myocardial Viability PET

Module 2. Nuclear Medicine II Isotopic Studies

2.1. Isotopic studies of the musculoskeletal system. Nursing care and attention

2.1.1. Bone scintigraphy
2.1.2. Three-phase bone scintigraphy
2.1.3. Bone Marrow Gammagraphy
2.1.4. Isotopic studies for diagnosis in Inflammatory and Infectious Pathology

2.1.4.1. 67Ga
2.1.4.2. Labeled leukocytes

2.2. Isotopic studies in Digestive Pathology. Nursing Care and Attention

2.2.1. Anatomophysiological Recall
2.2.2. Salivary Gammagraphy
2.2.3. Esophageal Transit Scintigraphy
2.2.4. Gastric scintigraphy Detection of ectopic gastric mucosa Meckel's Diverticulum
2.2.5. Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy
2.2.6. Gammagraphy for detection of Gastroesophageal Reflux
2.2.7. Gammagraphy for the diagnosis of Digestive Hemorrhage

2.3. Isotopic studies in splenic and biliary pathology. Nursing Care and Attention

2.3.1. Anatomophysiological Recall
2.3.2. Hepatosplenic Scintigraphy
2.3.3. Hepatobiliary Gammagraphy
2.3.4. Bad absorption of biliary salts

2.4. Isotopic studies in Endocrinology. Nursing Care and Attention

2.4.1. Isotopic studies for diagnosis from Thyroid Pathology
2.4.2. Isotopic studies for diagnosis from Parathyroid Pathology
2.4.3. Isotopic studies for diagnosis from Adrenal Glands Pathology

2.5. Isotopic studies in Cardiology. Nursing Care and Attention

2.5.1. Study of Cardiac Function

2.5.1.1. Equilibrium ventriculography
2.5.1.2. First-pass ventriculography

2.5.2. Study of Myocardial Perfusion

2.5.2.1. Myocardial perfusion SPECT during exercise
2.5.2.2. Myocardial perfusion SPECT at rest

2.5.3. PET

2.6. Isotopic studies in Pneumology. Nursing Care and Attention

2.6.1. Anatomophysiological Recall
2.6.2. Studies for the diagnosis of pulmonary thromboembolism

2.6.2.1. Pulmonary Ventilation Scintigraphy
2.6.2.2. Pulmonary Perfusion Scintigraphy

2.6.3. Diffuse Interstitial Lung Disease Evaluation Scintigraphy
2.6.4. Gammagraphy in the evaluation of Infectious Processes
2.6.5. Gammagraphy in the evaluation of Thoracic Neoplasms

2.7. Isotopic studies in Neurology. Nursing Care and Attention

2.7.1. Anatomophysiological Recall
2.7.2. Brain perfusion SPECT Technique Clinical applications
2.7.3. Studies for the diagnosis of Epilepsies

2.7.3.1. CSF fistula detection. Cisternography

2.7.4. Studies for the diagnosis of Movement Disorders

2.7.4.1. Studies for the differential diagnosis of Parkinsonisms
2.7.4.2. Study of Dopamine Transporters DATSCAN
2.7.4.3. Study of postsynaptic D2 Dopaminergic Dopamine Receptors. 123I-IBZM
2.7.4.4. Myocardial Sympathetic Sympathetic Denervation Study with 123I-MIBG

2.7.5. Studies for the diagnosis of Cerebrovascular Pathology and Encephalic Death 99Tc-HMPAO

2.8. Isotopic studies in Nephrourology. Nursing Care and Attention

2.8.1. Anatomophysiological Recall
2.8.2. Studies for the diagnosis of Renal Functionality.. Glomerular filtration
2.8.3. Isotopic Renogram
2.8.4. Renal Cortical Gammagraphy: DMSA
2.8.5. Isotopic cystography
2.8.6. Scrotal or testicular scintigraphy

2.9. Isotopic studies in Vascular Pathology. Nursing Care and Attention

2.9.1. Anatomophysiological Recall
2.9.2. Isotopic phlebography
2.9.3. Lymphogrammagraphy
2.9.4. Sentinel lymph node study

2.9.4.1. Sentinel Lymph Node in Breast Cancer
2.9.4.2. Sentinel lymph node in malignant melanoma
2.9.4.3. Sentinel node in other applications

2.10. Isotopic studies in Oncology. Nursing Care and Attention

2.10.1. Tracking with 67 Ga citrate
2.10.2. Tracking with 99mTc-sestaMIBI
2.10.3. Traceback with 123I-MIBG and 131I-MIBG
2.10.4. Traceback with labeled peptides
2.10.5. Traceback with labeled monoclonal antibodies

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