Bone Imaging in Nuclear Medicine​

This course introduces the fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine Bone Scanning, including radiopharmaceuticals, imaging protocols, patient preparation, image acquisition, and basic image interpretation. It focuses on identifying common skeletal disorders while ensuring radiation safety and quality standards.​

No Certificate / Course on Audit Track

About Course

Nuclear Medicine Bone Scan is a specialized imaging course that introduces students to the principles, techniques, and clinical applications of skeletal scintigraphy. The course covers radiopharmaceuticals used in bone imaging, imaging protocols, patient preparation, image acquisition, and basic interpretation. Emphasis is placed on identifying common skeletal pathologies such as metastasis, fractures, infections, and metabolic bone diseases, while ensuring radiation safety and quality assurance in nuclear medicine practice.

This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.

Source and Credits 1:

  • Instructor: Madisonhealth
  • Provider: YouTube (@Madisonhealthidaho)
  • License: Standard YouTube license

Source and Credits 2:

  • Instructor: Mayfair Diagnostics
  • Provider: YouTube (@MayfairDiagnosticsOfficial)
  • License: Standard YouTube license

Source and Credits 3:

  • Instructor: Dr. Paulien Moyaert
  • Provider: YouTube (@dr.paulinemoyaert)
  • License: Standard YouTube license

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Explain the clinical relevance of selected optometric examination techniques used in routine eye assessments.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the step-by-step procedures involved in core clinical examinations such as visual acuity assessment, objective and subjective refraction through guided digital resources.
  • Perform basic slit lamp eye examination & evaluation of different conditions in optometric practice.
  • Interpretation of clinical report of corneal topography.
 

Prerequisites

To be successful on this course, you should have:

  • Learners should have a basic understanding of nuclear imaging physics.

  • Familiarity with radiation principles and radioactive decay is recommended.

  • Knowledge of photon interactions with matter is required.

  • Understanding of radiation detection concepts is important.

  • Basic awareness of imaging fundamentals such as image formation, resolution, and image quality is expected.

  • A foundational background in human anatomy and physiology is recommended.

  • Introductory knowledge of medical imaging or radiologic sciences will support better learning.

  • These prerequisites help ensure effective understanding of nuclear medicine imaging concepts and clinical applications.

Who Can Take This Course?

This course is designed for:

  • Designed for students, early-career professionals, and Radiology or Nuclear Medicine Technologists

  • Aims to strengthen knowledge, skills, and practical understanding in the subject area

  • Suitable for motivated individuals seeking a strong conceptual foundation.

  • Helps improve real-world application and problem-solving abilities

  • Supports enhancement of academic and professional performance

  • Beneficial for educators and practitioners who want to refresh their knowledge

  • Keeps learners updated with current industry practices

Course Outline

Bone scan in nuclear Imaging

Radiopharmaceuticals and Patient preparation of Bone scan (Video)

Imaging Protocol and After care of Bone scan (Video)

Three phase bone scan and interpreting common findings (Video)

Skills You Will Gain

Radiopharmaceutical Preparation Patient Preparation Skills Bone Scan Protocols Gamma Camera Handling Three-Phase Scan Analysis Image Interpretation Basics Post-Scan Patient Care

Course Information

Duration

Approximately 0.5 Hour

Course Information

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Language

Instructor/Curator

Course Instructor
  • Komal Abrar profile image
    Komal Abrar Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences