13th Annual Review: Radiopharmacy and Nuclear Medicine Physics
Ideal for NMT Students Taking NMTCB or ARRT Certification Examinations
24 hrs of CE Credit for Practicing NMT's
Course:
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:
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.
March 15 - 17, 2010
June 14 - 16, 2010
August 30 - September 1, 2010
Course Schedule
The schedule for the 24-hour course is listed below.
Day 1: Monday 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Day 2: Tuesday 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Day 3: Wednesday 7:00 AM-1:00 PM
All lecture topics are related to Radiopharmacy, Nuclear Medicine Physics, and other Basic Science topics of Nuclear Medicine. Because you will be attending 2½ days of an 8-day course attended by other technologists and physicians, the schedule is different than in the original version of the course. You will receive your course certificate before you depart at 1:00 PM on the third day of the course. Please note that all CE Credits have been approved by the VOICE Program of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and therefore accepted by all credentialing agencies.
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:
March 15 - 17, 2010
June 14 - 16, 2010
August 30 - September 1, 2010
Lectures are scheduled from 7 AM -7 PM each day. Breakfast will be
served every morning; 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:
For the remaining 2010 courses:THE LOCATION FOR THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CHANGED
TO THE MARRIOTT HOTEL IN OAKBROOK:
A block of rooms has been reserved at
the beautiful Marriott Hotel, 1401 W 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL 60523. The 2010 room rate: $117 per night,
single or double, for a small suite (regular rate: $259/night).
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. Flat rate fare to the hotel is approximately $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 click this
LINK to register on-line and pay by credit card using the totally
secure PayPal Service or you may complete the form on that page 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.
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
