Professional/Short course Cross-sectional Anatomy for the Nuclear Medicine Practitioner

Entry year: 2025/26
Course code: UZYSQ915M
Application: University
Level: Professional/Short Course
School: School of Health and Social Wellbeing
Delivery: Distance learning
Course Director: Simon King

Introduction

On successful completion of this 15 credit online/distance learning module, Cross-sectional Anatomy for the Nuclear Medicine Practitioner, you will be able to:

Understand the regional anatomy of the head, neck and trunk
Identify the major organs, their components, vessels and major lymphatic structures in anatomical cross-section
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of anatomical spatial relationships
Critically assess changes to normal anatomy in Nuclear Medicine relevant disease states
Relate structure to function and critically explore the effect of disease states on both of these
Critically discuss the application of anatomical and pathological knowledge to professional development and service improvement
Obtain, evaluate and synthesise information from a range of sources and use it to effectively develop understanding of cross-sectional anatomy.

Structure

Content

The level 7 (Masters level) module syllabus typically covers:

Regional and cross-sectional anatomy of the head, neck and trunk

Main organ and organ components, major lymphatic groups, relevant vascular anatomy
Use of computed tomography cross-sectional images to exemplify anatomy
Use of SPECT/CT images to illustrate common disease states relevant to Nuclear Medicine.

Using knowledge to support practice, and improve service delivery

Professional role development
Clinical decision-making.

Study time

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

Independent learning includes upto 120 hours engaged with essential reading, case study preparation, assignment preparation and completion and reflection of learning.

Features

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Prices and dates

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Dates

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How to apply

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Extra information

If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.

For further information

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