The Physics of Nuclear Medicine

The growth in technology of nuclear medicine imaging and the emerging field of molecular imaging are driving an increased utilization of nuclear medicine clinical procedures and the expansion of facilities. This creates a challenge for clinical medical physicists to stay up-to-date on this technology, participate in equipment performance surveys and acceptance tests, and establish quality control programs for these systems. The American College of Radiology (ACR) has established a voluntary accreditation program for nuclear medicine facilities consisting for four modules: General Nuclear Medicine, SPECT, Nuclear Cardiology, and PET Imaging. The ACR has also established continuing education requirements for medical physicists and others working with these facilities, which are currently in effect. This three-day seminar will provide a comprehensive series of presentations covering the four modules of ACR accreditation.