*This new tutorial has been approved by the SNMMI.
This tutorial provides 2 CEUs and is ideal for:
- Nuclear Medicine and Radiology Technologists. The VOICE program of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has reviewed this program and approved it for a maximum of 81 continuing education hours. Because these tutorials have been approved by the VOICE Program, they are accepted for CE credit in all 50 states and by ARRT and NMTCB, even if you are not a VOICE/SNMMI member.
- Physicians requiring CME Credits to maintain IAC Accreditation. All or a portion of this educational activity may meet the CME requirement for IAC Nuclear/PET Accreditation. Our website is listed on the resources page of the IAC website.
Proceed to the Tutorial: Gamma Counters in Nuclear Medicine Tutorial
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GAMMA COUNTERS: 2 CEU
This tutorial gives an overview on Attenuation of Radiation
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- Summary:This tutorial provides an overview of methods employed for counting gamma ray emissions; discusses the sensitivity of each method; describes the components of a gamma counter; explains what a pulse height analyzer is; describes the spectrum produced and how to identify radioisotopes; discusses energy resolution and the Full Width Half Maximum calculation; explains how to set energy windows; defines dead time and its impact on counting of samples; lists different types of counting equipment used for gamma ray detection and quantification; and lists the factors affecting detector efficiency.Objectives:At the conclusion of this tutorial, one should be able to:
- Describe generalized methods of gamma ray detection;
- List the major components of a well-counter and the importance of the NaI(Tl) crystal, the photomultiplier tube, and other components;
- Explain how to identify an unknown radioisotope based on its gamma ray spectrum;
- Identify the X-ray peak, the backscatter peak, the Compton Edge, and the photopeak in a gamma ray spectrum
- Write the formula for calculation of FWHM Energy Resolution of a NaI(Tl) crystal
- Explain how to set a window around the photopeak of an isotope;
- Define dead time and the problems caused if the value is too high;
- Explain the utility and operation of a well counter and a thyroid uptake probe
- Summary:This tutorial provides an overview of methods employed for counting gamma ray emissions; discusses the sensitivity of each method; describes the components of a gamma counter; explains what a pulse height analyzer is; describes the spectrum produced and how to identify radioisotopes; discusses energy resolution and the Full Width Half Maximum calculation; explains how to set energy windows; defines dead time and its impact on counting of samples; lists different types of counting equipment used for gamma ray detection and quantification; and lists the factors affecting detector efficiency.Objectives:At the conclusion of this tutorial, one should be able to:
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