Beyond FDG: Other Radioisotopes and Radiopharmaceuticals used in PET-CT
This course explores other radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals less frequently used in PET-CT imaging to enhance radiographers’ and technologists’ knowledge about these lesser-known alternatives.
This e-learning course can be completed at your own pace and at a time and place to suit both you and your organisation’s requirements.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the alternative radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals to FDG-18.
- Determine which radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals to use for each case.
- List the advantages and disadvantages of using each radioisotope and radiopharmaceutical.
Please note:Â To mark this course as complete on your Learning Dashboard and access your certificate of completion, you must finish all learning modules and submit the course evaluation.
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Mary Gbongay
Mary qualified as a radiographer in 2007 and went on to become a nuclear medicine technologist in 2016, following her move from the Christie radiology department in 2015. She went on to lead the PET-CT department for three years, where she also contributed to the PET-CT Academy and developed in-house training programmes. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mary completed her master’s degree in neuroimaging research at the University of Edinburgh. Alongside her role, she also works as a technical assessor for the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), the government-appointed body responsible for assessing and accrediting organisations.
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Wendy Jennison
Wendy Jennison is the Chief Technologist in Nuclear Medicine at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, where she leads the management, training, and professional development of her team. With a career spanning over three decades, Wendy brings deep expertise in PET-CT and SPECT-CT imaging, as well as the administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. She holds an MSc in Nuclear Medicine from Salford University and has contributed to the MSc/PGDip Nuclear Medicine Imaging course as a lecturer and course team member, sharing her passion for high standards and professional excellence in clinical practice.
