RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS
A survey of the clinical diagnostic and therapeutic use of radioactive pharmaceuticals. Included is a review of nuclear physics, radiation biology, radiation chemistry, regulatory issues, and radiation safety, as these areas relate to the synthesis, formulation, dispensing, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: PHM PRAC 611 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply the knowledge learned in Medical Imaging 611 to explain the biological effects of radiation used clinically with FDA approved radiopharmaceuticals Audience: Undergraduate 2. Identify common production methods for common radionuclides Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explain the common indications of FDA approved radiopharmaceuticals in clinical Radiology Audience: Undergraduate 4. Describe the pharmacokinetics and biodistribution of common radiopharmaceuticals Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply the knowledge learned in Medical Imaging 611 to explain the biological effects of radiation used clinically with FDA approved radiopharmaceuticals Audience: Undergraduate 2. Identify common production methods for common radionuclides Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explain the common indications of FDA approved radiopharmaceuticals in clinical Radiology Audience: Undergraduate 4. Describe the pharmacokinetics and biodistribution of common radiopharmaceuticals Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027