Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PCCDT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Determine basic concepts related to fusion technology.
Recall similarities and differences between PET/CT technology and other imaging modalities.
Identify future applications of fusion technology.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: PET/CT in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
PET/CT
Fusion Technology in Cancer
Section 3: PET/CT in Different Cancer Types
PET/CT in Head and Neck Cancer
PET/CT in Esophageal Cancer
PET/CT in Breast Cancer
PET/CT in Cervical Cancer
PET/CT in Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
PET/CT in Prostate Cancer
PET/CT in Skin Cancer
PET/CT in Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL)
PET/CT in Lung Cancer
The Future of Fusion Technology
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Jerry
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Lindsay Miller, RT(R)
Lindsay Miller RT(R) has been a radiologic technologist for over 12 years and has worked in a wide variety of roles, including clinic X-ray, occupational health X-ray, hospital X-ray at a level 2 trauma center, MRI at an outpatient center, and currently MRI at a level 3 trauma center. She has reviewed courses for Relias multiple times over the past 2 years. When she is not working, she loves to spend time with her family, play volleyball, and read.
Writer: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN
Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 20 years of acute care experience in nursing. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, the medical-surgical division, and as a nurse educator. She has mentored nurses in renal and oncology specialties. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica is passionate about professional nursing standards and fostering an environment of continuous lifelong learning as an instrument to improve patient care.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Diagnostic Technologists and Technicians; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.