Course:
College of Radiographers CPD Endorsed, Medical Dosimetry, Nuclear Medicine/PET
Module:
Part 1 Introduction to Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Module Description:
Audience: All medical professionals interested in learning at PET.
Prerequisites: None
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is an exciting new modality that measures the metabolic activity of cells in the human body. PET is an important modality because PET images can demonstrate pathologic changes in the human body before they are seen on the other imaging modalities. In Part 1 of the four part series on Introduction to PET, we will review “What is PET Imaging?” the physical principles of PET, instrumentation, radiopharmaceuticals, and PET imaging systems, including PET/CT.
Learning Objectives
* Summarize the main areas of clinical application for PET imaging.
* Discuss the basic physics of PET.
* Describe coincidence events and factor degrading PET images.
* Describe the components of a PET scanner.
* Discuss the PET radiopharmaceuticals and understand what they do.
* Explain the main differences between Molecular Imaging, PET Imaging, and SPECT.
* Distinguish between image fusion and combined PET/CT imaging.
Author:
Ms. Barbara Lebron
About the author:
Barbara Lebron is recognized as an expert resource for teaching clinical and technical concepts in MRI, CT, General Radiology, Ultrasound, and Vascular imaging. Barbara has worked for Philips Healthcare for 18 years; as a Clinical Sales Support Manager for CT/MRI and currently as an Online Course Developer for the Philips Learning Center. Her responsibilities include developing and updating courses for the Learning Center, working with subject matter experts and authors, and managing the continuing education process for the various accrediting organizations. Barbara is a graduate of Quinnipiac College in Hamden, Connecticut, is accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with an additional MR registry license, and is a member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
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