Introduction to nuclear medicine. Topics include radiation physics, radiation detection and instrumentation, and clinical applications of radionuclides.
Prerequistites: Admission to the program; BIO 2050/2060; MAT 1120/1140; CHM 1010 or PSC 1150; CIS 1010; all with a grade of C or higher. 12 class hours for 5 weeks. Summer.
NUM 1550. Introduction to Medical Terms for Health Professionals.
This course introduces basic medical terminology to students preparing to enter a health care profession.
NUM 1560. Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Technology II.
Continuation of NUM 1550. Orientation to clinical nuclear medicine, medical terminology, professional ethics and conduct, patient care, and radiation safety.
Prerequisite: NUM 1550. 12 class hours for 5 weeks. Summer.
NUM 2510. Nuclear Medicine Techniques I.
In-depth coverage of clinical procedures, instrumentation, diagnostic computer systems and advanced imaging techniques, including tomography.
Prerequisites: NUM 1560; NUM 2530 concurrent. Fall.
NUM 2520. Nuclear Medicine Techniques II.
Continuation of NUM 2510. Clinical nuclear medicine, department records and administration, radiation safety, and radiation biology.
Prerequisites: NUM 2510 and 2530; NUM 2540 concurrent. Spring.
NUM 2530. Clinical Nuclear Medicine Technology I.
Directed practice in an affiliated hospital; emphasizes routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Daily image critiques by a licensed/certified technologist. On-site lectures by board-certified physicians supplement the clinical experience.
Prerequisite: NUM 1560. 18 clinical hours. Fall.
NUM 2540. Clinical Nuclear Medicine Technology II.
Continuation of the directed practice in an affiliated hospital. Students will develop their independent clinical techniques. On-site lectures by board-certified physicians supplement the clinical experience.
Prerequisite: NUM 2530. 21 clinical hours. Spring.
NUM 2550. Radiopharmacy and Radiation Chemistry.
Basic skills essential to the operation of a radiopharmacy. Production of radionuclides, how pharmaceuticals become FDA approved, quality control. Adverse reactions, mechanisms of localization, methods of labeling, commercial kits, transportation of radiopharmaceuticals, DOT requirements, NRC requirements and inspections, radionuclide therapy, and radiation safety.
Prerequisite: NUM 1560. 2 class/lab hours. Fall.
NUM 260. Clinical Nuclear Medicine Technology III.
Continued practice in an affiliated hospital. The student will develop independent clinical techniques and create a clinical procedures manual.
Prerequisites: NUM 2520 and 2540. 36 clinical hours for 5 weeks. Summer.