Syllabus
BCNP Prep Course (BCNP)
72 lessons. Online and self-paced.
Radionuclide Science
Core radionuclide and radiopharmaceutical properties that drive selection, stability, biodistribution, handling, and exam calculations.
- 1Radionuclide Production Methods
- 2Half-Life And Decay Modes
- 3Emission Energy And Detection
- 4Radiochemical Forms And Purity
- 5Specific Activity And Carrier Effects
- 6Altered Biodistribution Principles
- 7Kit Components And Excipients
- 8Certificate And Specification Review
- 9Suitability For Preparation
Procurement And Inventory
Procurement, receipt, storage, labeling, shipping, and inventory control of radioactive materials and related devices.
- 10Package Receipt Surveys
- 11Storage Conditions And Security
- 12Labeling And Expiration Controls
- 13Transport Classification Basics
- 14Shipping Papers And Markings
- 15Transport Deviation Response
- 16Inventory Records And Reconciliation
- 17Shortage And Backorder Planning
- 18Calibration Time Inventory Logic
Preparation And Compounding
Preparation, reconstitution, compounding, generator use, and radioactive devices within pharmacist-controlled workflow.
- 19Order Verification And Feasibility
- 20Reconstitution And Labeling Steps
- 21Release Hold Reprepare Decisions
- 22Cold Kits And Tc-99m Labeling
- 23PET Radiopharmaceutical Preparation
- 24Therapeutic Product Handling
- 25Generator Design And Elution
- 26Generator Yield And Scheduling
- 27Radioactive Device Use Controls
Quality Control And Release
Quality control, assay, instrument checks, and pharmacist release decisions based on acceptance criteria and patient safety.
- 28Radiochemical Purity Testing
- 29Radionuclidic Identity And Breakthrough
- 30Product Release Decision Framework
- 31Dose Calibrator Principles
- 32Survey Meter Selection And Use
- 33Instrument Failure Response
- 34QC Documentation And Trending
- 35Statistical Concepts For QC
- 36Root Cause And CAPA
Calculations And Timing
Board-relevant calculations for decay, assay timing, dilution, concentration, volume, generator logic, and verification.
- 37Units Conversions And Activity
- 38Decay Equation Applications
- 39Calibration And Administration Timing
- 40Volume To Draw Calculations
- 41Dilution And Concentration Adjustments
- 42Multi-Dose Vial Allocation
- 43Parent Daughter Equilibrium Math
- 44Elution Yield Estimation
- 45Calculation Error Traps
Patient Care Applications
Patient-focused nuclear pharmacy principles including assessment, interactions, altered biodistribution, counseling, and coordination.
- 46Diagnostic And Therapeutic Goals
- 47Clinical Factors Affecting Use
- 48Monitoring And Escalation Decisions
- 49Radiopharmaceutical Drug Interactions
- 50Adverse Event Recognition
- 51Altered Biodistribution Workup
- 52Patient Preparation Counseling
- 53Interprofessional Communication Points
- 54Patient Specific Dispensing Adjustments
Diagnostic And Therapeutic Agents
High-yield clinical use patterns, routes, adjuncts, and pharmacist support considerations for diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals.
- 55SPECT Agent Use Patterns
- 56PET Agent Use Patterns
- 57Agent Selection Support Limits
- 58Therapeutic Agent Categories
- 59Route And Administration Support
- 60Therapy Safety Escalation
- 61Pharmaceutical Adjunct Roles
- 62Device Associated Product Checks
- 63Adjunct Related Decision Points
Radiation Safety And Compliance
Safety, regulations, disposal, occupational protection, and practice management principles central to nuclear pharmacy board preparation.
- 64Time Distance Shielding
- 65Contamination Control Techniques
- 66Safety First Workflow Decisions
- 67Regulatory Framework Sources
- 68Documentation And Recordkeeping
- 69Scope Boundaries And Escalation
- 70Radioactive Waste Categories
- 71Occupational Exposure Controls
- 72Incident Response Boundaries