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Hrs Per Week: |
Sem Hrs: |
| Prefix No |
Course Name |
Class |
Lab |
Clin/Exp |
Credit |
| NMT 110 |
Intro to Nuclear Medicine |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the
field of nuclear medicine. Topics include overview of school, program,
and profession; medical terminology and ethics; medical legal issues;
general patient care and radiation safety practices; and departmental
organization. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize
various learning resources and demonstrate understanding of radiation safety
standards and ethical, professional conduct. |
| |
| NMT 126 |
Nuclear Physics |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: NMT 110 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the fundamental principles of the
physics that underlie nuclear medicine. Topics include atomic structure,
electromagnetic and particulate radiation, decay schemes, production of
radionuclides with emphasis on radionuclide generators, and decay
calculations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of the physical concepts covered in the course. |
| |
| NMT 132 |
Overview-Clinical Nuc Med |
2.0 |
0.0 |
6.0 |
4.0 |
| Prerequisites: NMT 110 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is designed to familiarize students with the
clinical practice of nuclear medicine. Emphasis is placed on the routine
clinical procedures, radiopharmaceuticals and dosage, equipment
manipulation, and basic patient care. Upon completion, students should be
able to demonstrate integration of the principles covered in the classroom
with the clinical experience. |
| |
| NMT 134 |
Nuclear Pharmacy |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: NMT 110 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers the formulation and application of
radiopharmaceuticals. Topics include the preparation, handling,
disposition, and quality control of clinically useful radiopharmaceuticals.
Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the appropriate use and
disposition of radiopharmaceuticals currently used in clinical nuclear
medicine. |
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| NMT 211 |
NMT Clinical Practice I |
0.0 |
0.0 |
21.0 |
7.0 |
| Prerequisites: NMT 132 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is one of two courses designed to provide
clinical practice in nuclear medicine. Topics include radiation protection,
radiopharmaceutical use, patient care, imaging procedures, non-imaging
procedures, administrative procedures, and the therapeutic use of
radionuclide. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
performance of the procedures covered in the course. |
| |
| NMT 212 |
Proc for Nuclear Med I |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: NMT 132 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course begins the in-depth study of clinical procedures
performed by nuclear medicine technologists. Emphasis is placed on dose
administration, use of instrumentation, computer applications, and normal
and abnormal presentation. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate an understanding of the principles related to the procedures
presented in the course. |
| |
| NMT 214 |
Radiobiology |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: NMT 132 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers the principles of radiation biology.
Emphasis is placed on a system's sensitivity to radiation, radiation
pathology, and the biological effects of radiation. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the effects of
radiation in nuclear medicine. |
| |
| NMT 215 |
Non-Imaging Instrumentation |
1.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: NMT 132 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers the proper operation of various types of
non-imaging equipment used in nuclear medicine. Emphasis is placed on
principles of radiation detection, quality control procedures, various
counting problems, and machine-specific operating procedures. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate the proper use of the
devices discussed in the course. |
| |
| NMT 218 |
Computers in Nuc Med |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: NMT 132 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides a general introduction to the operation
of computers and the application of computers to the field of nuclear
medicine. Topics include number systems, major system components,
input/output devices, and acquisition and processing of nuclear medicine
images. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of the concepts presented. |
| |
| NMT 221 |
NMT Clinical Practice II |
0.0 |
0.0 |
21.0 |
7.0 |
| Prerequisites: NMT 132 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is one of two courses designed to provide
clinical practice in nuclear medicine. Topics include radiation protection,
radiopharmaceutical use, patient care, imaging procedures, non-imaging
procedures, administrative procedures, and the therapeutic use of
radionuclides. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
performance of the procedures covered in this course. |
| |
| NMT 222 |
Proc for Nuclear Med II |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: NMT 132 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course concludes the in-depth study of clinical
procedures performed in nuclear medicine. Topics include method of dose
administration, data acquisition parameters, computer use, and data patterns
consistent with normal and described pathological states. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles
related to the procedures discussed in the course. |
| |
| NMT 224 |
In Vitro Procedures |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: NMT 132 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the area of in vitro nuclear
medicine. Emphasis is placed on laboratory skills; selected aspects of
chemistry, biochemistry, and immunology; procedures for common assays; and
laboratory safety. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
an understanding of the concepts presented. |
| |
| NMT 225 |
Imaging Instrumentation |
1.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: NMT 132 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers the operations of various imaging
equipment used in nuclear medicine. Emphasis is placed on planar and SPECT
gamma cameras. Upon completion, students should be able to safely operate
and evaluate performance characteristics of the equipment discussed in the
course. |
