Radiopharmaceutical training—The results of training implementation and student responses towards handling radiopharmaceuticals—

Abstract

The guidelines for handling radiopharmaceuticals in hospitals state that pharmacists must be designated for their preparation. Few pharmacy colleges in Japan, other than Toho University School of Pharmacy, provide practical training on handling unsealed radioactive materials. In the fall semester of the third year of pharmacy study, students learn to master radiation protection and handle unsealed radioactive materials. In this study, an analysis of student questionnaires conducted from 2014 to 2023 identified differences in the awareness of radiopharmaceutical handling among students who completed and those who did not complete the practical training course.