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.

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

The main objective of this postgraduate certificate is to provide nursing professionals with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to collaborate effectively in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed with the use of Nuclear Medicine. Through this academic opportunity, students will update their care strategies in this type of medicine, mastering its basic principles, the preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, or the recommendations of radiological protection.

Reach the objectives designed by TECH and perform an optimal management of radioactive waste"

General Objectives

• Promote work strategies based on the practical knowledge of a tertiary level hospital and its application in Diagnostic Imaging, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Oncology services
• Favor the enhancement of technical skills and abilities through care procedures and case studies
• Provide nurses with a process of updating their knowledge in the field of Radiology
• Be up to date with the care management and organization of the Diagnostic Imaging and Treatment Area, in order to optimize the operation of the Radiology Service
• Develop skills and competencies in nurses for their performance in the nursing consultation in the Diagnostic Imaging and Treatment Department (DTI)
• Expand nurses' knowledge of radiation oncology, interventional vascular radiology and neuroradiology to improve patient care in these specific areas
• Develop nurses' skills in performing image-guided procedures, including breast and brachytherapy, to improve the quality of patient care and optimize clinical outcomes

Specific Objectives

• Describe the object of Nuclear Medicine, its physical and chemical fundamentals
• Update knowledge in the handling of radiopharmaceuticals
• Delve into the radioprotection norms appropriate to each radiopharmaceutical and to train us to carry out health education in their application in the intra and intra-hospital environment
• Carry out a correct management of radioactive waste
• Develop nursing skills in techniques derived from metabolic therapies
• Understand the studies performed in PET and the role of the nurse in the care of patients undergoing this test
• Delve into the different techniques of medical diagnostic imaging in MN
• Define the characteristics of radioactive decay, types of radiation, its interaction with the environment and the consequences of clinical interest
• Delve into the structure of a generator
• Differentiate the concepts of radiopharmaceutical, radiotracer and radionuclide
• Describe the general characteristics of radionuclides
• Develop what an activimeter is used for and how it works
• Identify the different elements of a gamma camera
• Describe the basics of scintigraphic imaging
• Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of scintigraphy
• Identify the main therapeutic applications of some radioisotopes
• Describe the characteristics and kinetics of radiopharmaceuticals associated with each diagnostic examination
• Delve into the development of the studies performed in the Nuclear Medicine Department and the use of the gamma camera
• Delve into the different nursing procedures of isotopic studies in neurology, pneumology, nephrourology, cardiology, vascular, musculoskeletal, hepatic, biliary, etc
• Implement the nursing care process for patients undergoing Gammacamera studies
• Manage the different radiological protection recommendations and their correct explanation to patients and health personnel outside the MN service

Don't miss the opportunity to delve into the different nursing procedures of isotopic studies in Neurology, Pneumology, Nephrourology or Cardiology"