Radioactive! Nuclear Pharmacy or Unclear Pharmacy?

Radioactive! Nuclear Pharmacy or Unclear Pharmacy? is organized by PharmCon, Inc. and will be held from Jan 21, 2018 - Jul 21, 2020.

Credits: 1.5 Contact Hour(s)

Target Audience: Nurse, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician

Overview:
Nuclear Pharmacy has long been a misunderstood professional segment of the pharmaceutical sciences, from patients and professionals alike. This session is intended to provide a general overview of the practice of nuclear pharmacy, including highlights of commonly used nuclear medicine imaging agents. Special considerations, including equipment and safety concerns, are addressed as they apply to this unique professional practice.

Objectives:
• Identify the source of commonly used radioisotopes for medical imaging
• Explain the advantages of nuclear medicine over other imaging modalities
• Identify key radiation safety practices of nuclear pharmacy practice
• Identify the functionality of the most common nuclear medicine radiotracers.