I: Develop competence in PET image interpretation
II: Understand clinical indications and diagnostic accuracy of PET with emphasis on HCFA approved indications.
II: Understand specific PET acquisition protocols for oncology, cardiac and brain imaging
III: Review patient preparation for specific clinical applications e.g. dietary preparation, issues related to diabetic patients
IV: Understand patient throughput including details of dose administration, tracer uptake period, and patient positioning on the scanner.
V: Obtain working knowledge of basic physics related to PET data acquisition and image reconstruction.
VI: Understand the production of commonly used PET radioisotopes (FDG, N-13 Ammonia, F18-L-DOPA)