OasisLMS

This is an educational activity in a self-paced OnDemand format. The course consists of 40 hours of content, including lectures with accompanying slide presentations and quiz questions to engage learners and to assess learner comprehension. 

The course includes quiz questions after each video chapter. Questions must be answered correctly to move to the next chapter. A score of 80% correct on the post lecture questions is required to move to the next module. Participants may go back to review presentation content and re-answer incorrect questions to meet the required passing score.

Individuals who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion with breakdown of the content by section. 

Content for this activity was drawn from the ASNC/SNMMI 80 Hour Radionuclide Authorized User Training Course.

After participating in this activity, learners should be able to achieve the following: 

Course Overall
•  Recognize the broad knowledge base necessary to become an Authorized User* (AU), the best practices and safety culture to be able to operate independently a cyclotron and support equipment.
•  Define the AU role and the training requirements inherent to the performing the task associated for that position.

* Authorized User in the context of NUREG-1556, Vol 13, Rev 1, Section 8.7.3.

Forms of Radiation and Radiation Units
 •  Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic science of ionizing radiation and nuclear decay and energy, activity administered, dose exposures

Radiation Protection and Safe Radioisotope Handling 
  •  Describe principles of radiation protection
  •  Demonstrate ability to translate principles into everyday lab safety for the general public, occupational worker, and patients

Radiochemistry and Radiopharmaceuticals
  •  Explain nuclear medicine generators and radiopharmaceutical kit preparation and mandated key quality control measures
  •  Summarize dosing and administration of radiopharmaceuticals by best practices
  •  Compare and contrast different nuclear cardiology radiopharmaceuticals and distinguish their their physical and clinical characteristics

Radiation Biology
  •  Understand the biologic effects of ionizing radiation, the knowns and unknowns
  •  Assess radiation biology tenets and theories in the realm of high dose and low dose radiation exposure
  •  Demonstrate understanding the principle of ALARA, and its rationale 

Nuclear Medicine Mathematics and Statistics
  •  Understand basic calculations in radiation decay, dose administration, exposure, and radiation protection
  •  Demonstrate understanding of and be able to articulate these principles as regards safe, quality patient care

Regulatory Agencies and Regulations
 •  Identify the federal and state bodies that have a role in overseeing the medical use of byproduct material
 •  Demonstrate an understanding of regulatory mandates with respect to the safe manufacture, transport, use and record-keeping of the medical use of byproduct material

This activity will provide learners with the hours and knowledge to safely and competently carry out the functions of their position.

Release Date: November 30, 2023
Expiration Date: December 31, 2025

Learners must claim their Certificate of Completion within two weeks of completing the course.

This educational activity does not have commercial support.

Windows Requirements:
Operating system: Windows 10+
Browser: Chrome v90.0+, Firefox v84.0+, Edge v90.0+
Internet connection: DSL, cable modem, or other high-speed connection

Macintosh Requirements:
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.6.8+
Browser: Mozilla Firefox v84.0+, Safari 14+, Chrome v90.0+
Internet connection: DSL, cable modem, or other high-speed connection