Professional/Short course Current Applications in Hybrid Imaging Practice

Entry year: 2025/26
Course code: UZYSQ615M
Application: University
Level: Professional/Short Course
School: School of Health and Social Wellbeing
Campus: Glenside
Duration: Approximately 4 months
Delivery: Distance learning
Course Director: Simon King

Introduction

This 15 credit Applications of Hybrid Imaging Practice module has been developed to enable individuals to demonstrate a good level of understanding associated with the current applications of hybrid imaging practice.

You will cover areas such as; equipment design, safety, current training implications and the most effective use of this developing imaging modality.

You will also consider future development opportunities for the hybrid imaging practitioner and relate these to potential growth areas in clinical practice.

On successful completion of this level 7 (Masters level) module, you will be able to:

Identify the various components of hybrid imaging equipment and demonstrate an awareness of ongoing developments
Justify the use of hybrid imaging technology and illustrate how such technology should be used in order to maximise both staff and patient safety
Appreciate the multidisciplinary aspects of hybrid imaging, demonstrating awareness for current and future developments in clinical practice
Evaluate the range of radiation protection practices currently utilised within a hybrid imaging environment
Appraise a variety of methods of image acquisition, fusion and reconstruction in order to critique final image production
Critically evaluate the legislation governing the use of hybrid imaging technology including associated Radiopharmaceuticals
Critically evaluate contemporary research within the hybrid nuclear medicine environment and demonstrate an overall understanding of the role of the modality within various patient pathways
Explore the multidisciplinary aspects of hybrid imaging and consider the impact this might have on patient treatment regimens
Appreciate Government strategies with regards to the current and future provision of hybrid imaging services
Critically evaluate current imaging techniques for hybrid imaging practice with reference to the role of the hybrid imaging practitioner
Critically evaluate emerging/developing imaging techniques for hybrid imaging practice with reference to the role of the hybrid imaging practitioner
Relate the appropriate scientific and technological principles of hybrid imaging to current models of nuclear medicine practice

Careers / Further study

This module contributes towards the MSc Nuclear Medicine.

Structure

Content

The module syllabus typically includes:

SPECT/CT Equipment Including Safe Working Practice

An introduction to imaging equipment commonly used with a hybrid imaging environment (including ancillary equipment)
Common image acquisition and processing techniques
Factors affecting image quality with consideration as to strategies designed to limit/rectify such occurrences
Common applications of hybrid imaging technique, with linkage to relevant legislation
SPECT/CT room design to incorporate safety considerations

PET/CT Equipment Including Safe Working Practice

As above, but considering PET/CT as opposed to SPECT/CT

Fundamental Imaging Parameters within the Hybrid Environment

Fundamental acquisition parameters in hybrid imaging
Fundamental utilisation of Computed Tomography within the hybrid imaging environment
Radiation protection implications to be considered when performing a CT scan within the hybrid imaging environment, including compliance with current legislation
Fundamentals of CT multi-planar reconstruction
An introduction to the major components of a modern CT scanner
The development of fundamental quality control tests
Principle of SPECT/CT imaging as applied to cardiac, neurology and oncology imaging

Impact of Hybrid Imaging on Patient Management

Care of the patient within the hybrid imaging environment including appropriate preparation and dosimetry considerations
Clinical value of hybrid imaging within current patient pathways
Clinical indications / applications for the use of SPECT/CT
Current national hybrid imaging guidelines and Government strategies
The future integration of hybrid imaging systems within radiotherapy practice
Further establishment of multidisciplinary roles within a hybrid imaging environment

Emerging Technology

Justification and current thinking related to the use of Computed Tomography within the hybrid environment
Justification and current thinking related to the use of resolution recovery within the hybrid environment
The future production of radiopharmaceutical tracers required for hybrid Imaging Practice
An introduction to PET/MR, developing an appreciation of its current position in clinical practice and the growing knowledge base surrounding the clinical applications of the modality

Learning and Teaching

A variety of teaching approaches will be utilised within the module.

Scheduled learning will include up to 30 hours engaged with lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussion board entries, project supervision, work based learning.

Independent learning will include upto 120 hours engaged with essential reading, case study preparation, presentation development and presentation construction and personal reflection on learning

Additional student-centred learning guided by tutorials and discussion will include

Evaluation and discussion of current working practices
Consideration as to the future role of the Nuclear Medicine Practitioner.

Assessment

A 1,500 word case study and a 10 minute audio narrated presentation to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes.

Formative assessment related to these discussion board contributions will be provided by the module team and will highlight good student understanding and areas where further exploration and development might appear appropriate.

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Extra information

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For further information

Email: pd@uwe.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81158