V. Valotassiou, I. Tsougos 

• Lectures, Power-point presentations
• Presentation and analysis of interesting case studies
• Participation of the students in the daily practice of the Nuclear Medicine Laboratory
• Analysis of digital data related to interesting case studies, using dedicated software

MANDATORY ATTENDANCES -LECTURES : YES

• Power-point presentations
• “Hands on” in dedicated workstations

• Oral examination
• Evaluation of students based on their participation in the routine clinical practice
• More information regarding the evaluation process will be available at the initial lecture of each teaching period

The general purpose of the course is to introduce students to the principles of Nuclear Medicine. Furthermore, the course aims to provide basic information regarding the diagnostic and therapeutic applications of Nuclear Medicine, based on a “hands on” educational process.

The objectives of the course are described in the following specific learning outcomes. In particular, upon successful completion, students will be able to:

• Understand the basic principles of Nuclear Medicine.
• Understand the main diagnostic and therapeutic applications of Nuclear Medicine.
• Differentiate between the normal radioisotopic distribution and the abnormal imaging patterns in the main organs and systems.
• Incorporate the main diagnostic and therapeutic radioisotope applications in the clinical settings.
• Analyze the scintigraphic findings, in combination with the medical history of the patient, related clinical features, and the laboratory results.

• Collaborate with fellow students in order to search and analyze data from international journals and/or other sources.

General Abilities

• Searching, analyzing and synthesizing data and information, using the necessary technologies
• Working in an international environment
• Working in an interdisciplinary environment

Module 1. Introduction to nuclear medicine (2 hours)

Module 2. Principles of radiation protection in nuclear medicine (4 hours)

Module 3. Bone scintigraphy (2 hours)

Module 4. Scintigraphic studies of the endocrine glands  (2 hours)

Module 5. Lung scintigraphy (2 hours)

Module 6. Scintigraphic studies of the kidneys –  genitourinary system (2 hours)

Module 7. Brain scintigraphy – CNS (2 hours)

Module 8. Scintigraphic studies of the liver, biliary system, spleen, gastrointestinal system (2 hours)

Module 9. Nuclear cardiology (4 hours)

Module 10. Therapeutic applications (2 hours)

Module 11. Introduction to PET/CT imaging (4 hours)

Teaching notes and Power-point files are provided to the students.

Additional sources:

1. J.H. Thrall – J.P. O’Malley – H.A. Ziessman. ‘’Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging: The Requisites’’ (5^th ed.), Philadelphia: Elsevier Health Sciences Division, 2020
2. J.F. A. Mettler – M.J. Guiberteau, “Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging” (6th ed), Philadelphia: Elsevier Health Sciences Division, 2012.
3. I. Fogelman – S.E.M. Clarke – G. Cook – G. Gnanasegaran, “An Atlas of Clinical Nuclear Medicine” (3d ed), London: CRC Press (Taylor & Francis), 2014.
4. L.B. Solnes – H.A. Ziessman. ‘’Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging: Case Review Series’’ (3^rd ed.), Philadelphia: Elsevier Health Sciences Division, 2019

 Related scientific journals:

• European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
• Journal of Nuclear Medicine
• Nuclear Medicine Communications