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jacob

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If you go on the coursework tab on Blackboard, there are 2 assignments to which you can submit.

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If you go on the coursework tab on Blackboard, there are 2 assignments to which you can submit.

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Kirushan

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I just wanted to get clarification on submission of the assignments. Do we post the experiments together with the 1500 word assignment on the blackboard?

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Hi Rob,
Just to clarify regarding experiment writing up according to your announcement...
The 3 we choose are written up in detail (results, discussion, conclusion, references, etc)
The other 2? Do they also need above-mentioned details?
I managed to finish all the experiments and, yes, chocolates to physics team for 'processing' (I left them in the processing tray!)
Regards

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YES indeed.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!

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Hello everyone! I joined this course a few weeks ago due to administrative challenges in my institution. The hospital does not have a hybrid imaging equipment and lack some QC phantoms. I will however do my best with the available facilities and hope to catch up soon. Looking forward to learning a lot from the course.

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I emailed you a few weeks ago asking about the reflection. Are we allowed 10% above the word count? Thanks

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Simon G,
I'm with you on this one. The reflective parts I've done, they're the easy bit. But I have no idea how else to format the essay other than the 2 examples we've been given and still stay within the word count. Good Luck

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This question is for Rob:
Where do we need to submit our 5 experiments? Are they need to be submitted as component A with 1500 words essay or seperately?

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Thank you Rob!

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There are 1,000's of ways of getting the essay right. It is after all YOUR reflection. How and what did YOU learn?
Use of a recognised reflective model is always a good idea and remember to evaluate.
Rob.

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Don't be like this guy.
Get it done early and let me see a draft if you wish.

Rob.

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Hannah --------- Like Simon, I was going to incorporate the extracts differently into the reflection - does it need to follow the structure of those examples or can they be incorporated a little more naturally within the reflection?

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Hannah --------- Like Simon, I was going to incorporate the extracts differently into the reflection - does it need to follow the structure of those examples or can they be incorporated a little more naturally within the reflection?

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Was reasonably happy about writing a reflective essay until I saw the examples. It was like a different language to me. I’ve reviewed the learning objectives from the module handbook again and will use my own reflections on improving clinical practice from mistakes or niavitities I have encountered. Is anyone else gettting that fear of ‘have I missed something?’. Procrastinated enough now.

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Discussions are on Blackboard under the discussions forum. There are 4 scenarios to discuss on. Writings on this may be used as "self evidence" for reflective writing.

See image to the right

Rob

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The ide is simply for you to write reflectively. (See Gibbs reflective cycle on Google) to look at how you have taken experimental knowledge and applied it to clinical scaning. i.e. now that you have proof of how resolutions drops off with distance from the camera surface; how does that inform your day to day procedures?
If still in doubt. call me.

Rob.

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Anyone have a clue how to start this reflection? The past papers look nothing like any reflections I've ever done before! Says something about a discussion board? Is that this padlet? Anyone started it yet?
Completely stuck.

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I have been asked for another wall to post experiments on. Here it is: https://padlet.com/robjstewart/z6k07yn2mwp3

Rob

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Hello again. Kirushan, the virtual lab we are referring to is one of the links in the QC website "Stand-alone version of the virtual lab". I am assuming that this contains the same information as included in each category.  Is the video footage found in the 'Stand-alone version' ? Rachel,  I am able to view still pictures of each experiment by clicking on each category.
I coudn't help noticing the categories are labelled 'Component B'; is this not Component A of the assignment? Component B being a reflection on the module. Sorry...

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Hi, I'm also having issues with the virtual labs and starting the assignment. Anyone else have any tips on how to open the virtual labs?
Rob - a past example would be great. Thank you! :)

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If you are still having problems with access to the QC website. Email me and I can provide a zipped file containing the required files.
Rob.

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Hi Rob...I have been trying to download the virtual lab experiment but I always get this error "  The specified resource was not found or you do not have permission to access it " . Please advise... Thanks

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Hi guys I am having some problem as well opening the link for the virtual lab. Has anyone done it? Has anyone started the assignment? Honestly I don not know how to start. Rob previous work sample would definitely help us to start. Thank you!!!!!

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Hi, I hope everybody is getting on well with the assignments as January will be here before we know it.

My department is very helpful, however the only issue is that we do not have CT.

I am having trouble understanding what student are regarding when they say 'virtual lab'? Am I missing something here or is it the 'QC Website' link you guys are referring to.

Please let me know...also I am very keen to get the teleHERMES software so if anybody knows how to do that please let me know.

Kind Regards

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Rob, could this be the reason some of us cannot see/download the virtual lab? I have had the hospital IT on the case and they unblocked my proxy and it still didn't work. The chap said it was down to UWE. Is there something else I can do?
Thanks

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Marta, I too am having trouble looking at the virtual labs and experiments. Have you had any luck doing this yet and if so, please enlighten me!! Thanks

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Hello everyone! I've introduced myself on the other page. Having a look at all the experiments and having a hard time downloading the virtual lab on to my mac. Can anyone please advise me? The winzip software costs a cool £31! Thanks in advance

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Hi everyone.... You can see  my profile in the other page. I have read  most of the reading materials and slides. I must say I really have to concentrate and focus. I have already spoken with the Physicist in our department regarding the experiment, most of the the equipment required are in the other site. Physicist are very happy to bring them to our site and spend time with me to do the experiment. I hope we will be able to help each other and good luck to all.

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Hi Everyone, I also introduced myself on the other page as well. Unfortunately my hospital is a bit small and doesn't have SPECT CT and doesn't have regular visits from medical physics so I'm going to have to use my imagination for the experiments!

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Simon Girling -Physics experiments attempted

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Simon Girling -Physics experiments attempted

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asceticsOne of those ‘may have to buy chocolate for colleagues’ type of days. Booked out some camera time with our physicist to complete the experiments. The ‘off’ peak took about an hour to reach 5000kcounts. I was then limited on time so I was only permitted to conduct the count variation to a 10% count, I.e. 25kcts instead of 250kcts. Rob- my physicist thinks this is more  appropriate to demonstrate the differences. Is this any good or should I insist on the values that you supplied?
On a more positive side, performing these has taught me loads about how to create protocols and manipulate factors. Getting the bar phantom straight is a real test of patience. It may not have mattered but couldn’t cope with wonky images!

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Wow! SOmething new at last!
Would love to see some images and the original article (if finished) as most interested in this.

Rob.

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Rob: Past papers would be great! I'm also struggling as to how to start! Have many ideas but unsure how to get the ball rolling as to speak

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I also introduced myself on Simon's padlet , but I thought this bit of information possibly more relevant to this page...

We have now adopted a new protocol on our GE Infinia Hawkeye camera. For bone scans we use an asymmetrical window. The lower limit is set at 7.5 and the upper at 10. This has been researched by the department over the last year and trialed on 63 patients who agreed to have 2 scans done; one with the symmetrical window and one with the asymmetrical setting. The images were then compared. We have found a improvement in image clarity as the lower limit cuts out some scatter.

A colleague has presented this at the EANM conference in Vienna this week.

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Great comments Rachel.
Yes you may use any type of "Safe" phantom (i.e sealed to prevent spillage or camera contamination.
If totally stuck then use of the "stock" data on the website is fully allowed.
Rob

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I certainly have some past submissions I could post up on Blackboard
Rob

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Had man-flu so materials are now up there.
May have to re-write some stuff as Microsoft have changed IE settings (again!) stopping all my lovely recordings from working.
Rob.

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Hi Kat. Don't worry. It is just a means of allowing us to learn from each other. Normally this happens in class. On this program it happens elsewhere :-)
Rob.

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Hallo everyone!
I'm having some problems with the experiments, or rather I'm not quite sure of how to start and where to begin. I'm hoping that either you or maybe Mr. Stewart could post some Examples or previous submissions ?

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Can anyone else not see week 2's stuff for this module? I've only got block one on my learning materials tab. My physics team are lovely and mainly so I'd stop bothering them they helped me do my physics exp last week. I now know what solid water looks like (not clear like I thought) and the stuff is heavy!

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I am freaking out about all this disscussion stuff !!!
I dont like it !!

LOL
Help !!

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Hey all!
I've put my profile on the other page as well!
In reply to Sebi: I'm currently talking to our medical physics department about it, they seem to have some of the bits and bobs, but not everything, so we're going to see what we can do, before I panic!

Yeah, lots and lots of work! And full time work on top of that, (I work Mondays to Friday with additional nights and weekends tacked on to that)...but hopefully we can support one another and get through this!  I agree with Rachel, just go with the flow and just fit in what you can when you can. Try not to stress, it only makes it worse!

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Hi everyone!  I'm a bit late to the party and have only just got my log in sorted.
I work full-time and spend most of my hours in a nuc med department, but also doing general x-ray whilst participating in our shift system.  My head's spinning just looking at the reading list I have to catch up on from the past couple of weeks!!
Nice to meet you all!

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Hiya again!
Ive already introduced myself on the other page so I'm not going to bore everyone by writing the same thing I just wanted to say hey!
In reply to sebi, we don't have the instrumentation for the experiments but ive organised to go to another local hospital to do them there, maybe that could be an option?
I'm absolutely terrified and over whelmed by them amount of work expected, and by working full time but at least we are all in it together!

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Hi everyone!
I have already introduced myself on the Fundamental Clinical Skills in NM. I am frightened like most of you regarding this course, but I believe that employing a good organising structure and not following behind study schedules is a key to success.
I wish you all good luck with this course.

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Hi Sebi. I am working full time (Monday to Friday) and also have children (so never a dull moment) and I fully understand the overwhelming feeling of 'what have I just got myself into'. But I think just take each day as it comes, work through the schedules by trying to complete each weeks allocated material and tick things off as you go. Maybe start to print off some reading material for your assignments now so you are slightly ahead of the game there and jot down ideas as and when they come to you.
I am really lucky that I have an incredibly supportive team and if you have concerns, speak to your Line Manager for support and allocated study time. I'm sure everything will be fine and we are all here to support one another too. I know I will need it!!!!
As for the phantom, I'm only guessing but as long as you have some kind of phantom/source you can use to gain an image, it doesn't have to be a Williams Liver Phantom. The practicals were all done and available for review on the QC website too.
Good luck!!

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Better late than never. Just joined the course a few weeks after the start date... I'll be reading through all the homework tonight.

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Better late than never. Just joined the course a few weeks after the start date... I'll be reading through all the homework tonight.

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I'm a part time NM radiographer, I spend 3 days a week in general/CT/theatre. The other 2 days are in NM with a wide selection of SPECT-CT imaging. Looking forward to the course.
James

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Hello everyone!
Just for my information,
How many of you work as a full-time-radiographer in an institute and how do/will you handle the additional work coming from this module/course?
I'm working Monday till Friday with free Weekends.

Also dose everyone of you got the instrumentation for the experiments?
sadly I'm missing the "Williams Liver Phantom".

Good luck everyone
and hopfully your not as frightend as I am at the moment... I'm still unsure if I'll manage to bring up what it takes to pass this course =(.

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Hi all. I too have put my full profile on the other page so I will not bore you any more and my witty comments are unfortunately limited.
Good luck everyone

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Hi. I am having trouble with the library presentation. The formatting is a bit odd. Is it because I’m using an Apple OSplatform? Most of the slides are like this. Simon

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Hi. I am having trouble with the library presentation. The formatting is a bit odd. Is it because I’m using an Apple OSplatform? Most of the slides are like this. Simon

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Hi. Finally managed to write something on Padlet. Will put my full profile on the other page as others have. Looking forward to working with you all.

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Hi. Finally managed to write something on Padlet. Will put my full profile on the other page as others have. Looking forward to working with you all.

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Simon G

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Using Padlet is as simple as "double click" and start writing.
Images and files can be dragged onto the wall.
(Just like my ugly mug)

Task 1: Say hello to each other.

Rob Stewart