Module 9: Practical Use of 131I Radioiodine for Feline Hyperthyroidism Treatment
Primary Lesson Materials
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Supplemental Lesson Materials
- Ludlum 26-1 Specifications Sheet
- Pre-screening Questionnaire
- Release Instructions
- Procedure for Use
- Waste Policy
- Package Receipt Template
- Dose Calibrator Instructions (Capintec)
- Dose Calibrator Instructions (Atomlab)
- Daily Closeout Template
- Weekly Wipe Template
Module 8: Rad Safety Program and Waste Management (FX)
Primary Lesson Materials
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Supplemental Lesson Materials
- Radioisotope therapy Manufacturer’s Device Label, or FDA Package Insert
- 10 CFR 20.2003 https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/cfr/part020/part020-2003.html
- Owner Precautions
Module 6: Time, Distance, Shielding and Dosimetry (FX)
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Module 7: Radiation Safety Surveys and Patient Release (FX)
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Module 4: Radiation Detection and Measurement (FX)
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Module 5: Radiation Biology and Protection Standards (FX)
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Module 1: Regulatory Overview (FX)
Primary Lesson Materials
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Supplemental Lesson Materials
- 1.1. FDA Package insert / Device Label from drug manufacturer
- 1.2. NUREG 1556 Volume 7 Rev 1 (specifically, see Appendix D for veterinary users)
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Module 2: Radioactivity (FX)
Primary Lesson Materials
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Supplemental Lesson Materials
- 2.1. For 131I treatment: Roberts, E., J. M. Gray, E. Gunn, and I.K. Ramsey. A novel method of continuous cage-side monitoring of hyperthyroid cats treated with radio-iodine. Veterinary Record, July 4, 2015.
- 2.2. Turner, James E. 2007. Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation Protection. Wiley-VCH, Germany. (optional textbook)