Practical Tips for Setting up New Radiopharmaceuticals: Use of Activity Calibrators for Radioactivity Measurement

Course overview

UAN: 0018-0000-22-201-H99-P & T RELEASE: 08/08/2022 EXPIRE: 08/08/2025 CREDITS: 1.25 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Review radiologic properties and their impact on measurement 2. Describe technical nuances of measurement in nuclear pharmacy 3. Describe how to properly define a dial setting for new isotopes 4. Explain what is meant by primary and secondary standards and clarify the differences between the two 5. Explain the availability of NIST traceable standards and how they are to be incorporated into a QA program 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.