Learning Objectives and Outcomes for Case Studies

1)   State radiopharmaceutical characteristics that make it appropriate for specific pathologic conditions.

2)   Recognize and indicate normal and abnormal biodistribution of specific radiopharmaceuticals on Nuclear Medicine Images.

3)   List specific instrument and imaging settings necessary to acquire specific Nuclear Medicine Procedures.

4)   List the specifics of protocol image acquisition: including patient preparation, patient positioning, camera angles and modifications necessary for atypical situations.

5)   Discuss specific consideration of image display and presentation to the reading physician.

6)   List specific laboratory results, signs and symptoms important in the history of each case.

7)   List the mandatory elements of patient history for each pathology presented.

8)   Explain the principles of anatomy and physiology specific to imaging procedures that allow specific radiopharmaceuticals to determine the integrity of organ tissue or physiologic function.

9)   Draw and describe the relationships between the anatomic systems, imaging systems, and chemical dynamics of radiopharmacology that are specific to individual patient cases. Display these relationships in a concept map.

10)  Present a visually and organizationally sound oral presentation (10 minutes) demonstrating points 1-9.

11)  Display case in appropriate computer or web-based, and print format.