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Describe basic principles of radiation protection with regard to the use of unsealed sources justifying the need for a regulatory framework governing their use
Explain the characteristics of radiopharmaceuticals used diagnostic imaging and for therapeutic purposes;
Describe and explain physical principles and instrumentation used in nuclear medicine in the context of image acquisition, quality control and radiopharmaceutical administration techniques
Evaluate the usefulness of nuclear medicine procedures/techniques in the context of specific patient diagnoses and communicate these findings to their peers
Identify patient contra-indications to nuclear medicine procedures
Describe hybrid imaging and discuss its application and advantages in medical radiation practice
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Radiation sciences