Whats New in the World of Radionuclidic Generators

Course overview

UAN: 0018-0000-19-302-H04-P & T RELEASE: 08/29/20198 EXPIRE: 08/29/2022 CREDITS: 2.75 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Review history of neutron capture production efforts for technetium 99m 2. Describe NRC training requirements for use of the RadioGenix System (RGX) 3. Recognize potential differences in preparing kits when comparing elutions from a traditional Tc-generator to the RGX 4. Identify and explain differences among available 68Ge / 68Ga generators including use restrictions, elution processes, quality control, eluent specifications and maintenance requirements. 5. Recognize differences when comparing available 68Ge / 68Ga generators in terms of eluents used, elution volumes, elution rates, elution processes and useful shelf-life. 6. Explain the requirements for performing the 68Ge breakthrough test and describe a suitable test method. 7. Identify the required 68Ge breakthrough test limits and describe an action plan to be implemented when a test result exceeds this limit. NOTE: An annual subscription for Purdue's nuclear pharmacy re-certification program provides access to both the continuing education component of the program and the "Radiopharmacy Portal" a reference resource for practitioners. Subscriptions to the continuing educational offerings, which have been accredited through ACPE and BPS, can be purchased for an annual fee of $195 for nuclear pharmacists and $95 for nuclear pharmacy technicians.