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PET & PET/CT Training

UCLA Physician and Technologist Training Program for Molecular Imaging with Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and PET/CT

Objectives

  • Develop competence in PET image interpretation.
  • Understand clinical indications and diagnostic accuracy of PET with emphasis on HCFA approved indications.
  • Understand specific PET acquisition protocols for oncology, cardiac and brain imaging.
  • Review patient preparation for specific clinical applications e.g. dietary preparation, issues related to diabetic patients.
  • Understand patient throughput including details of dose administration, tracer uptake period, and patient positioning on the scanner.
  • Obtain working knowledge of basic physics related to PET data acquisition and image reconstruction.
  • Understand the production of commonly used PET radioisotopes (FDG, N-13 Ammonia, F18-L-DOPA).

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