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SNMMI Quality PET Manufacturing Training Program (QPM) formerly Quality Systems Personnel Training Program (QSPTP)

The manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals and the ongoing production of radiopharmaceuticals is dependent on skilled personnel cross-trained in several disciplines. There is a need to educate, train and develop individuals with a pharmacy or chemistry background in production and release of radiopharmaceuticals. The SNMMI Quality PET Manufacturing Training Program (QPM) has been developed to define the competencies of a Qualified Person in the release of manufactured radiopharmaceuticals—providing experts in the field of radiopharmaceutical science guidance in program development.


The SNNMMI Quality PET Manufacturing Training Program (QPM) will provide the theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed to assume responsibility for the small-scale manufacture, quality control and release of radiopharmaceuticals. Specific needs include cross-training in the principles and practice of radiopharmaceutical science; manufacturing and quality assurance of radiopharmaceuticals—both in the academic and commercial settings; synthesis and pharmaceutical formulation of radiopharmaceuticals especially from cyclotron-produced radionuclides; application of radiopharmaceuticals in biomedical research and clinical nuclear medicine; and compliance including all regulatory requirements associated with radiopharmaceutical manufacture and release.

Program Overview

Part One - Learning Modules

  • Quality Systems (Procedures and Operations: Basic concept, QA Management and Structure)
  • Pet Drugs - Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP)
  • Overview of Part 21 CFR Part 211
  • Overview of Part 21 CFR Part 212 and USP Chapter 823
  • Historical Overview USP
  • Law Administration USP Chapters (797 and 825)
  • NDA and ANDA Submission
  • Reporting Requirements
  • IND submission
  • Contract Manufacturing
  • 21 CFR 212 Subpart C: Quality Assurance (212.20)
  • 21 CFR part 212 Subpart D: Facilities and Equipment (212.30)
  • 21 CFR Part 212, Subpart E: Control of Components, Containers and Closures (212.40)
  • 21 CFR Part 212 Subpart F: Production and Process Controls (212.50) and Subpart G: Laboratory Controls (212.60) PART 1
  • 21 CFR Part 212 Subpart F: Production and Process Controls (212.50) and Subpart G: Laboratory Controls (212.60) PART 2
  • 21 CRF CFR Part 212 Subpart H: Finished Drug Product Controls and Acceptance
  • 21 CFR Part 212 Subpart I: Packaging and Labeling (212.80)& Subpart J: Distribution (212.90) Subpart K: Complaints (212.100) & Subpart L: Records (212.110)
  • Quality Assurance
  • Cyclotron and PET Chemistry Synthesis Modules; Maintenance and Calibration
  • Microbiology

Part Two - Learning Modules

  • Substrate Specific Radiopharmaceutical Localization
  • Substrate Non-Specific radiopharmaceutical Localization
  • Pharmacology of radiopharmaceuticals "Radiopharmacology" PART 1
  • Pharmacology of radiopharmaceuticals "Radiopharmacology" PART 2
  • Pharmacology of radiopharmaceuticals "Radiopharmacology" PART 3
  • Nuclear Physics and Instrumentation: Atomic Structure and Radioactive Decay
  • Nuclear Physics and Instrumentation: Interaction of Radiation with Matter and Radiation Detection
  • Nuclear Physics and Instrumentation: Nuclear Counting Statistics
  • Nuclear Physics and Instrumentation: Nuclear Counting Systems
  • Radiation Dosimetry for Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Basic Nuclear and Radiochemistry
  • Radionuclide Production - Reactors
  • Radionuclide Production - Cyclotrons
  • Radionuclide Production Radionuclide - Generators
  • Radionuclide Production Devices
  • Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Radiochemical Syntheses - Automated
  • Non Metal Radionuclides General Concepts and 18F
  • Non Metal Radionuclides 11C, 13N, 15O, 124II
  • Non Meta SPECT Radionuclides, Imaging & Therapy
  • Radiometals - General concepts
  • Radiometals - Single Photon Radiometals Tc, In, other
  • Radiometals - Positron-Emitting radiometals
  • Radiometals - Therapeutic Radiometals
  • Quality Control Techniques - Visual, pH, Methods, TLC
  • Quality Control Techniques - HPLC
  • Quality Control Techniques - GC
  • Quality Control Techniques - Dose Calibrator and MCA
  • Quality Control Techniques - PET Quality Control & Analytic Methods Transfer
  • Quality Control of Radiopharmaceuticals

Part Three - Experiential Learning - FDA Manufacturing Sites (expected launch date: Summer 2026)

Applicants will take part in an experiential learning program at a participating institution. A separate fee (determined by the participating site) will apply for this component. Details coming soon.

  • Aseptic Training  
  • Media Fill Testing 
  • Laminar Flow Cleaning 
  • Assembly of Final Product Vial 
  • Environmental Monitoring 
  • Facility Cleaning 
  • Production procedures 
  • Quality Control Instrumentation and Procedures 
    • HPLC (standard curves, development and maintenance) 
    • GC (standard curves, development and maintenance) 
    • TLC Scanner 
    • Filter Integrity testing 
    • Dose Calibrator 
      • Gamma 
      • Beta 
    • System Suitability  
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 

Fees:

The course fee includes all Part One/Two learning modules. No CE credit is available for this program.

  • SNMMI Members: $1,495 | Nonmembers: $2,195
  • Institutions (up to 5 personnel): $2,495

A separate fee (determined by the participating site) will apply for the Part Three Hands-on/Experiential Learning program.

Target Audience

PharmD, B.S. or M.S. Pharmacists or M.S. in Chemistry prior to beginning QP Program. Qualified for graduate studies.