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CBNC Nuclear Cardiology Physics 80 Hour Online Course

Email lsmith@medicalphysicstraining.com for invoice and course access, or purchase directly thru the site PayPal link.  

$500 for a single user  - but we Price Match and you get a Free Echocardiography/PVI/US Physics board review course with every purchase.  Unlimited access to the course until you pass your boards. 

All coursework is CBNC approved since 2008

Course Registration

Just click on this link to create an account on our website and sign up for the course!
Certificates are emailed out upon completion of the coursework, with no waiting period after course completion. 

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Course Applications

  • CBNC/ APCA Board application requirements.  In order to sit for the CBNC/APCA boards, it is required to complete an 80-hour Nuclear Cardiology Physics course.  Including Radiation Safety. Classroom and laboratory training needs to include an extensive review of radiation physics and instrumentation, radiation protection, mathematics pertaining to the use and measurement of radioactivity, the chemistry of byproduct material for medical use, radiation biology, the effects of ionizing radiation, and radiopharmaceuticals. There should be a thorough review of regulations dealing with radiation safety for the use of radiopharmaceuticals and ionizing radiation. This experience should total a minimum of 80 hours and be clearly documented.

  • USNRC and most agreement states require an Authorized User to have a minimum of 80 hours of classroom and laboratory physics training. 

  • Our students also have continued online access to use the course as a Nuclear Cardiology Physics study review for their CBNC board exam.  


Course Material - No webcams required. 

Selection of Nuclear Cardiology Imaging Tests 

  •  Radiopharmaceutical and dose (including knowledge of radiation biology, production, energy, half-life, radiation physics, and instrumentation)  
  •  Imaging protocol (stress/rest, rest/stress, stress only, viability, etc.)  
  •  Imaging modality (SPECT, PET )  
  •  Importance of understanding hazards of radiation and need for ALARA Knowledge of principles of radiation physics (scatter, types of electromagnetic emissions, shielding, etc.) 
  •  Radiation biology (absolute dose, equivalent dose, effective dose, units, etc.) 
  •  Biological effects on the body 

Performance of Nuclear Cardiology Imaging Tests (including Instrumentation, Protocols, and Processing) 

  • Administering radiopharmaceuticals 
  • Knowledge of the physics of imaging
  • Define acquisition parameters (positioning of the patient, etc.) 
  • Acquire images [with or without attenuation correction]
  • Utilize solid-state cameras  - Information content to be bulked up with new content May 30, 2020
  • Performing SPECT, PET, SPECT/PET imaging 
  • Select optimal imaging protocol [PET vs SPECT] 
  • Process images (filtered back projection, iterative reconstruction, motion correction, etc.) 
  • Performing routine camera quality control processes (daily flood tests, center-of-rotation checks, etc.) 
  • Perform routine non-camera instrumentation quality control processes (survey meter calibration, dose calibrators, etc)
  • Mechanics of quality control processes (intrinsic/extrinsic floods, differing radiation detectors, differing dose calibrators, etc.)
  • Regulatory requirements for quality control Ability to identify common abnormalities during quality control processes (photomultiplier tube out, center‐of‐rotation error, etc.)

Interpretation of Nuclear Cardiology Imaging Tests - this is clinical content - not part of 80 hr Nuclear Cardiology.

Radiation Safety and Management of Radiopharmaceuticals

  • Management of Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Perform daily surveys and wipes 
  • Ensure radiation safety (including knowledge of radiation biology and dosimetry) 
  • Respond to radiation emergencies (spillage, dose misadministration, generator malfunction, fire in nuclear lab, terrorism, etc.) and appropriate responses
  • Respond to radiopharmaceutical misadministration 
  • Follow patient and occupational radiation safety protocols 
  • Manage the ordering, receiving, unpacking, and handling of radioactive materials safely, and perform related radiation   surveys 
  • Calculate, calibrate, and safely prepare radiation dosages (including generator elution; radiochemistry; mathematics pertaining to the use and measurement of radioactivity; quality control of radionuclide purity; etc.) 
  • Understand radiation physics and instrumentation
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements for radiation safety 
  • Providing specific advice to patients after nuclear imaging (avoiding young people less than 1 year of age; pregnant women; advice slip for border‐control purposes; etc.)  
  • Knowledge of upper limits of annual radiation exposure for patient and occupational workers and pregnancy limits and exposures.  

In addition - USNRC and Agreement State content material:
  • Physics and Instrumentation
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Radiation Safety
  • Radiation Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Nuclear Cardiology Diagnostic Test and Procedures/Protocols
Detailed Laboratory Procedures Provided - all required laboratory material is provided for you to work with the Authorized User at your facility.  We will work with you and the Authorized User to ensure you know exactly what is required to complete your laboratory training.  Your Authorized User will sign off on the laboratory portion of your training, typically as part of your preceptor attestation letter.


Course Completion Certificates require: 

  • All course material thoroughly reviewed
  • Seven case studies are completed with a score of 80% or higher
  • All quizzes and the final exam completed with a score of 85% or higher
A course completion certificate will be issued upon completion of all course requirements.


Course Tuition

Unlimited access until you pass your boards. 

This Nuclear Cardiology Physics Course is available for $500 per user.  We can also price match!  Group discounts are available. Contact us at support@medicalphysicstraining.com or call/text me: 586-808-3058 for more information.  Email lsmith@medicalphysicstraining.com for an invoice today to pay by check or credit card. 


Course Registration

Just click on this link to create an account on our website and sign up for the course!

If you are interested in this program and would like additional information, please contact support@medicalphysicstraining.com or call/text me: 586-808-3058.


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