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  12th Annual Review:
Radiopharmacy & Nuclear Medicine Physics

Ideal for NMT Students Taking NMTCB or ARRT Certification Examinations

24 hrs of CE Credit for Practicing NMT's

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This three-day review course, sponsored for the past 11 years by Consultants in Nuclear Medicine, is dual purpose: it provides practicing NMTs the opportunity to earn a maximum of 24 hours of CE Credit approved by the VOICE Program of the Society of Nuclear Medicine; in addition, this comprehensive review of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Radiopharmacy is designed to help prepare NMT Students for the NMTCB and ARRT Exams. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, the following: Physics of Nuclear Medicine; Radiopharmacy and Generators; Isotope Production; Quality Control of Radiopharmaceuticals, Dose Calibrators, and Imaging Equipment; Regulatory Issues in the Hot Lab; Cell Labeling Procedures; In Vivo Non-imaging Procedures; Principles of Radiation Detection; PET and SPECT; Radionuclide Therapy; Basic Statistics; and Clinical Utility of Radiopharmaceuticals. Lectures will be presented in concentrated form using detailed printed handouts for each topic, accompanied by extensive audiovisual materials. Questions are welcomed at any time and the last 2 hours of the course will be devoted to Problem Solving

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Preparation for upcoming NMTCB and ARRT Examinations; Provision of 24 hours of CE for practicing Nuclear Medicine Technologists; Comprehensive review of Radiopharmacy and Nuclear Medicine Physics; Improvement of Problem Solving skills; Implementation of Quality Control Procedures in the Hot Lab; overview of Radiation Safety

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: Approved by the VOICE Program of the Society of Nuclear Medicine for 24 hours of CE Credit. VOICE Credit is recognized by the USNRC and all State Departments of Nuclear Safety. 

COURSE SCHEDULE

December 5-7, 2008
March 16-18, 2009
June 22-24, 2009
August 31-September 2, 2009
December 4-6, 2009

Day 1

 

8:00 AM-10 AM BASIC PHYSICS OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE: 
DECAY; ATTENUATION
10:00 AM-12 NOON PHYSICS OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE: 
MODES OF DECAY; IONIZING RADIATION INTERACTIONS WITH MATTER
12 NOON-1:00 PM LUNCH BREAK
1:00-3:00 PM  PHYSICS OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE:STATISTICS
3:00-5:00 PM INTRODUCTION TO RADIOPHARMACY:  GENERATORS; ISOTOPE PRODUCTION


Day 2



 

8:00-10:00 AM PRINCIPLES OF RADIATION DETECTION: PET AND SPECT;
10:00-12:00 NOON EQUIPMENT QC; COMPUTERS AND IMAGE PROCESSING
12 NOON-1:00 PM  LUNCH BREAK
1:00-3:00 PM  RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE
3:00-5:00 PM RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS: CLINICAL UTILITY


Day 3


 

 

8:00-10:00 AM HOT LAB QC: RADIATION SAFETY AND REGULATORY ISSUES
10:00-12:00 NOON MECHANISMS OF LOCALIZATION; IN-VIVO NON IMAGING STUDIES
12 NOON-1:00 PM  LUNCH BREAK
1:00-3:00 PM  RADIONUCLIDE THERAPY: CLASSICAL AND CURRENT
3:00-5:00 PM INTERNAL RADIATION DOSIMETRY; PERSONNEL MONITORING DEVICES

COURSE INFORMATION:

COURSE SPONSOR
: Consultants in Nuclear Medicine, specialists in Nuclear Medicine Continuing Education.

COURSE DIRECTOR: Stephen M. Karesh, Ph.D., Assoc. Prof. of Radiology Telephone: (773) 802-7617

DATES/TIME:
December 5-7, 2008* (*Marriott Oak Brook Hotel*)
March 16-18, 2009
(
Marriott Suites Hotel)
June 22-24, 2009
(Marriott Suites Hotel)
August 31-September 2, 2009
(Marriott Suites Hotel)
December 4-6, 2009*
(*Marriott Oak Brook Hotel*)
 Lectures are scheduled from 8 AM - 5 PM each day. Breakfast will be served every morning at 7:30 AM; you are on your own for lunch, scheduled for noon -1 PM.

TUITION FEE: $300 for the 3-day course. Fee must accompany the attached application form or must be paid by on-line registration (see registration methods below). Included in tuition fee are breakfast, all coffee breaks, handouts, and course materials. There is a $25 fee for cancellation requests, which must be in writing. No refunds are available after course begins. Enrollment is limited- please register early.

HOTEL INFORMATION: A block of rooms has been reserved at the beautiful Marriott Suites Hotel, 1500 Opus Place, Downers Grove, IL 60515.  The hotel’s telephone # is 630/852-1500. The 2008/9 room rate: $117 per night, single or double. Rooms are blocked until 2 weeks before each session, and then released for public sale. Parking is free at the course hotel. Telephone (800) 228-9290 to make reservations and specify that you are attending the Nuclear Medicine Review Course
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*If you are going to the December 08/09 Meetings... A block of rooms has been reserved at the beautiful Oak Brook Marriott  Hotel, 1401 W. 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL 60523.  The hotel’s telephone # is 800/228-9290. The 2009 room rate: $117 per night, single or double. Rooms are blocked until 3 weeks before each session, and then released for public sale. Parking is free at the course hotel. Telephone (800) 228-9290 to make reservations and specify that you are attending the Nuclear Medicine Review. MAP

AIR TRAVEL: It is most convenient to fly into either O'Hare International Airport or Midway Airport, each of which is about 20 miles from the hotel. In either case, when you have your luggage, simply call American Taxi at 847/255-9614 and give the dispatcher your location. Their driver will pick you up within 5-10 minutes. Fares to the hotel are $35-40 from O’Hare International Airport or Midway Airport and may be shared with other riders going to the same hotel. There is a charge of $2 for each additional passenger.


 REGISTRATION: 
You may visit www.nucmedconsultants.com/seminars/may-junesem.htm to register on-line and pay by credit card using the totally secure PayPal Service or you may complete the form below and submit it with your check to the Chicago address on the form. You may also send e-mail to nucmedconsultants@comcast.net to register. Please include your name, mailing address, phone #, and (for the course completion certificate) either your NMTCB#, VOICE #, or NRC/State License #. We will save a space for you in the course and give you two weeks to make payment. After the two week period, your reservation will be held, but no longer guaranteed. If the course completely fills up, as it previously has, your place will be given to another registrant. Regardless of registration method, you will receive a letter acknowledging receipt of your payment.

To Register On-Line: Please Click THIS LINK

This course is neither affiliated with nor sponsored by Loyola University Medical Center

FACULTY

Stephen M. Karesh, Ph.D   Diplomate, ABSNM
Course Director; Associate Professor of Radiology

James R. Halama, PhD  Diplomate, ABNM and ABR
Nuclear Medicine Physicist and Assoc Prof of Radiology

Register At This Link

For Additional Information: Please Contact Stephen M. Karesh,  Course Director at...
Consultants in Nuclear Medicine
2910 W. Estes Ave 
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 802-7617  
FAX:  (773) 304-2545
E-mail: nucmedconsultants@comcast.net
 

Courses Offered By This Website Are Not Affiliated With or Sponsored by 
Loyola University Medical Center.

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