A 100% online Postgraduate diploma that will provide you with an excellent update on Nuclear Medicine in Radiological Nursing"

Nuclear Medicine presents important progress due to the improvement of technologies and techniques that have allowed perfecting precision radiotherapy, theranostics, the use of hybrid images, the development of new radiotracers or the use of radiomic technique. All this has led Nursing professionals to constantly update their knowledge in order to be able to perform their work successfully and safely.

In this sense, healthcare professionals must have solid skills in the administration of radiopharmaceuticals, know the operation and application of each diagnostic device, as well as master the existing protocols. A wide field of specific action in which this Postgraduate diploma of 450 teaching hours, which offers the graduate the most advanced information.

All this, in addition, with didactic material based on video summaries of each topic, videos in detail, specialized readings and clinical case studies to which students will have easy access from a digital device with an Internet connection. Also, thanks to the Relearningmethod, students will advance naturally through the syllabus, consolidating the most important concepts and thus reducing the long hours of memorization.

A university program that is an excellent opportunity for professionals to be able to carry out a complete updating process with flexibility and adjusted to the real needs of healthcare professionals. Undoubtedly, an ideal option to reconcile daily activities with an avant-garde program.

You will be up to date with the Instrumentation in Nuclear Medicine and its uses according to each pathology"

This Postgraduate diploma in Nuclear Medicine in Radiological Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most outstanding features are:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Nursing in the area of Diagnostic and Imaging Treatment
• 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 self-assessment can be used 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

You are in front of a university program that adapts perfectly to your agenda and your motivation to update your knowledge in Nuclear Medicine in Radiological Nursing"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational 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.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

A program that will allow you to delve into the advantages and disadvantages of scintigraphy with total comfort, from your computer with an Internet connection"

Delve into the role of the nurse before, during and after the exploration performed in PET with innovative and current didactic material”

DTI Services must have Advanced Practice Nursing professionals who have a perfect command of the key concepts of radiopharmaceutical administration, the various existing techniques, as well as the advances in Nuclear Medicine. For this reason, this Postgraduate diploma brings together this information in a dynamic way, through advanced pedagogical tools, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from any electronic device with an Internet connection. 

An unparalleled library of multimedia resources that will allow you to update your knowledge in Nuclear Medicine, whenever and wherever you want"

Module 1. Nursing in the Diagnostic Imaging and Treatment Service (DTI). Nursing Consultation

1.1. Nursing Role in a DTI Service

1.1.1. Definition of Advanced Practice Nursing  (APN)
1.1.2. History of Advanced Practice Nursing 
1.1.3. Current status of Advanced Practice Nursing 

1.2. Role of the PPS in the Nursing  Consultation of a DTI Department

1.2.1. Historical Development of an ITN Service
1.2.2. Historical Evolution of Care in an ITD Department
1.2.3. Role of the PPS in the Nursing  Consultation of a DTI Department

1.3. Contrast Media in Diagnostic Imaging and Treatment

1.3.1. Definition and Types of Contrast Media
1.3.2. Chemical Properties of Contrast Media
1.3.3. Classification of Contrast Media
1.3.4. Routes of administration of contrast media in Diagnostic and Treatment Imaging

1.4. Adverse Reactions Due to Contrast Media Administration

1.4.1. Toxicity Due to Contrast Media Administration
1.4.2. Renal Toxicity Due to Contrast Media Administration
1.4.3. Hypersensitivity Reactions Due to the Administration of Contrast Media
1.4.4. Others Toxicity Due to Contrast Media Administration
1.4.5. Extravasation of Peripheral Venous Route Due to Contrast Administration

1.5. Contrast Screening. The Importance of Renal Function in the Administration of Contrast Media.

1.5.1. Contrast-induced Nephropathy. Definition
1.5.2. Risk Factors in Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
1.5.3. Risk Diagnosis in Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

1.6. Contrast Screening. Role of the EPA in the Indication of an Iodinated Contrast Medium according to Renal Function

1.6.1. Review of the Patient's Medical History
1.6.2. General Recommendations Before the Administration of an Iodinated Contrast Medium
1.6.3. Prevention and Follow-up of Iodinated Contrast-induced Nephropathy

1.7. Contrast Screening. Role of EPA in the Administration of Other Contrast Media According to Renal Function

1.7.1. Impact of the Administration of Non-Iodinated Contrast Media on Renal Function
1.7.2. Gadolinium-based Contrast Media and Renal Function
1.7.3. Impact of Other Contrast Media on Renal Function

1.8. Contrast Screening. Hypersensitivity Reactions to Contrast Media

1.8.1. Definition of Hypersensitivity Reaction
1.8.2. Classification of Hypersensitivity Reactions
1.8.3. Risk Factors for Hypersensitivity Reactions to Contrast Media
1.8.4. Diagnosis of a Hypersensitivity Reactions to Contrast Media

1.9. Contrast Screening. Role of the EPA in the Presence of a Previous History of Contrast Hypersensitivity Reactions

1.9.1. Review of the Patient's Medical History
1.9.2. Prevention of Hypersensitivity Reactions to Iodinated Contrast Media
1.9.3. Prevention of Hypersensitivity Reactions to Gadolinium-based Contrast Media
1.9.4. Prevention of Hypersensitivity Reactions to Other Contrast Agents

1.10. Management of Imaging Tests

1.10.1. The Importance of the Diagnostic Imaging and Treatment Service in the Health System
1.10.2. Nursing  Knowledge
1.10.3. The Need to Record

Module 2. Nuclear Medicine I

2.1. What is Nuclear Medicine?

2.1.1. Introduction to Nuclear Medicine
2.1.2. History of Nuclear Medicine
2.1.3. Fields of Application of Nuclear Medicine
2.1.4. Radiopharmaceuticals

2.2. Physical Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine

2.2.1. Key Concepts
2.2.2. Structure of Matter
2.2.3. Electromagnetic Radiation
2.2.4. Atomic Structure Bohr Atom
2.2.5. Nuclear Structure
2.2.6. Radioactivity and Nuclear Reactions
2.2.7. Interaction of Radiation with Matter

2.3. Chemical Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine

2.3.1. Key Concepts
2.3.2. Obtaining Radionuclides
2.3.3. Radionuclide Generators
2.3.4. Structure of a Molybdenum/Tecnetium Generator
2.3.5. Tagging Mechanisms

2.4. Radiopharmaceuticals

2.4.1. Characteristics of the Ideal Radiopharmaceutical
2.4.2. Physical Form and Routes of Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals
2.4.3. Localization Mechanisms of Radiopharmaceuticals

2.5. Fundamentals of Radiological Prevention in Nuclear Medicine

2.5.1. Key Concepts
2.5.2. Quantities and Units
2.5.3. Fundamentals of Radiological Prevention in Nuclear Medicine

2.5.3.1. Patients
2.5.3.2. Workers and Members of the Public
2.5.3.3. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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

2.6.1. Key Concepts
2.6.2. Radiation Detection and Measurement

2.6.2.1. Gas Ionization Detectors
2.6.2.2. Semiconductor Detectors
2.6.2.3. Scintillation Detectors

2.6.3. Radiation Protection Standards

2.7. Radioactive Waste

2.7.1. Key Concepts
2.7.2. Radioactive Sources out of Use
2.7.3. Solid Waste Materials with Radioactive Content
2.7.4. Liquid Radioactive Waste

2.8. Instrumentation in Nuclear Medicine

2.8.1. Key Concepts
2.8.2. Activimeter or Dose Calibrators
2.8.3. Gamma Camera and SPECT

2.8.3.1. Gammacamera Detectors
2.8.3.2. Collimation
2.8.3.3. Image Correctors
2.8.3.4. Planar Image Formation
2.8.3.5. Tomographic Acquisition

2.8.4. PET

2.8.4.1. Detectors Used in PET
2.8.4.2. PET Image Formation

2.9. Radiometabolic Therapy

2.9.1. Treatment of Metastatic Bone Pain
2.9.2. Treatment of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
2.9.3. Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
2.9.4. Treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
2.9.5. Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors
2.9.6. Radiosynoviorthesis

2.10. Scans performed in PET. Nursing care and attention

2.10.1. Radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals in PET
2.10.2. Types of Studies
2.10.3. Nursing Care at the PET-FDG
2.10.4. Nursing Care in the PET-Colina
2.10.5. Nursing care in the PET-Vizamil PET
2.10.6. Nursing Care at the PET-DOPA
2.10.7. Nursing Care at the PET-PSMA
2.10.8. Nursing Care in the Myocardial Viability PET

Module 3. Nuclear Medicine II Isotopic Studies

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

3.1.1. Bone scintigraphy
3.1.2. Three-phase bone scintigraphy
3.1.3. Bone Marrow Gammagraphy
3.1.4. Isotopic studies for diagnosis in Inflammatory and Infectious Pathology

3.1.4.1. 67Ga
3.1.4.2. Labeled leukocytes

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

3.2.1. Anatomophysiological Recall
3.2.2. Salivary Gammagraphy
3.2.3. Esophageal Transit Scintigraphy
3.2.4. Gastric scintigraphy Detection of ectopic gastric mucosa Meckel's Diverticulum
3.2.5. Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy
3.2.6. Gammagraphy for detection of Gastroesophageal Reflux
3.2.7. Gammagraphy for the diagnosis of Digestive Hemorrhage

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

3.3.1. Anatomophysiological Recall
3.3.2. Hepatosplenic Scintigraphy
3.3.3. Hepatobiliary Gammagraphy
3.3.4. Bad absorption of biliary salts

3.4. Isotopic studies in Endocrinology. Nursing Care and Attention

3.4.1. Isotopic studies for diagnosis from Thyroid Pathology
3.4.2. Isotopic studies for diagnosis from Parathyroid Pathology
3.4.3. Isotopic studies for diagnosis from Adrenal Glands Pathology

3.5. Isotopic studies in Cardiology. Nursing Care and Attention

3.5.1. Study of Cardiac Function

 3.5.1.1. Equilibrium ventriculography
 3.5.1.2. First-pass ventriculography

3.5.2. Study of Myocardial Perfusion

 3.5.2.1. Myocardial perfusion SPECT during exercise
 3.5.2.2. Myocardial perfusion SPECT at rest

3.5.3. PET

3.6. Isotopic studies in Pneumology. Nursing Care and Attention

3.6.1. Anatomophysiological Recall
3.6.2. Studies for the diagnosis of pulmonary thromboembolism

3.6.2.1. Pulmonary Ventilation Scintigraphy
3.6.2.2. Pulmonary Perfusion Scintigraphy

3.6.3. Diffuse Interstitial Lung Disease Evaluation Scintigraphy
3.6.4. Gammagraphy in the evaluation of Infectious Processes
3.6.5. Gammagraphy in the evaluation of Thoracic Neoplasms

3.7. Isotopic studies in Neurology. Nursing Care and Attention

3.7.1. Anatomophysiological Recall
3.7.2. Brain perfusion SPECT Technique Clinical applications
3.7.3. Studies for the diagnosis of Epilepsies

 3.7.3.1. CSF fistula detection. Cisternography

3.7.4. Studies for the diagnosis of Movement Disorders

 3.7.4.1. Studies for the differential diagnosis of Parkinsonisms
 3.7.4.2. Study of Dopamine Transporters DATSCAN
 3.7.4.3. Study of postsynaptic D2 Dopaminergic Dopamine Receptors. 123I-IBZM
 3.7.4.4. Myocardial Sympathetic Sympathetic Denervation Study with 123I-MIBG

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

3.8. Isotopic studies in Nephrourology. Nursing Care and Attention

3.8.1. Anatomophysiological Recall
3.8.2. Studies for the diagnosis of Renal Functionality.. Glomerular filtration
3.8.3. Isotopic Renogram
3.8.4. Renal Cortical Gammagraphy: DMSA
3.8.5. Isotopic cystography
3.8.6. Scrotal or testicular scintigraphy

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

3.9.1. Anatomophysiological Recall
3.9.2. Isotopic phlebography
3.9.3. Lymphogrammagraphy
3.9.4. Sentinel lymph node study

3.9.4.1. Sentinel Lymph Node in Breast Cancer
3.9.4.2. Sentinel lymph node in malignant melanoma
3.9.4.3. Sentinel node in other applications

3.10. Isotopic studies in Oncology. Nursing Care and Attention

3.10.1. Tracking with 67 Ga citrate
3.10.2. Tracking with 99mTc-sestaMIBI
3.10.3. Traceback with 123I-MIBG and 131I-MIBG
3.10.4. Traceback with labeled peptides
3.10.5. Traceback with labeled monoclonal antibodies

An academic itinerary that will allow you to delve into the most relevant isotopic studies in oncology and the important role of the nurse"