Course Descriptions
Nuclear Medicine Technology
- RADI-R 404 Sectional Imaging Anatomy (3 cr.) An in-depth study of sectional anatomy pertinent to ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Standard traverse, parasaggital, and coronal planes are included, using images from all three imaging modalities. A discussion of technique, artifact, and pathology-related alterations of cross-sectional anatomic appearances included.
- RADI-R 408 Topics in Radiologic Sciences (.5-4 cr.) Study of selected topics in radiologic sciences. May be repeated once for credit if topics differ.
- RADI-R 410 Project in Nuclear Medicine Technology I (1-5 cr.)
Basic knowledge required to become a critical consumer of medical literature, data handling and interpretation, plus application of basic medical research statistics
- RADI-R 411 Project in Nuclear Medicine Technology II (2 cr.)
Independent readings, research, and written assignments in preparation for a research or literature search project in nuclear medicine.
- RADI-R 412 Physics and Instrumentation of Nuclear Medicine I (2 cr.) An introduction to the physical disciplines of nuclear medicine. Lectures and laboratory exercises on radiation physics, computer programming, and the statistics of radiation measurements.
- RADI-R 413 Project in Nuclear Medicine Technology III (2 cr.)
Independent readings and research on a selected topic in nuclear medicine. A paper in published form must be written and presented at a research meeting.
- RADI-R 417 Physics and Instrumentation of Nuclear Medicine II (2 cr.) A continuation of RADI-R 412. Lectures and exercises on electronic principles, the operational fundamentals of radiation counting devices and imaging systems, and quality assurance programs.
- RADI-R 422 Radionuclide Measurements (2 cr.) Lectures and laboratory sessions emphasizing the clinical utilization of nuclear counting and imaging systems and principles of quantitative measurements.
- RADI-R 423 Nuclear Medicine In-Service I (1 cr.)
Attend and participate in presentations of selected topics in nuclear medicine and related areas.
- RADI-R 424 Nuclear Medicine In-Service II (1 cr.)
Attend and participate in presentations of selected topics in nuclear medicine and related areas.
- RADI-R 424 Nuclear Medicine In-Service III (1 cr.)
Attend and participate in presentations of selected topics in nuclear medicine and related areas.
- RADI-R 427 Radiopharmaceuticals (2 cr.) Lectures and laboratories concerning properties and preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.
- RADI-R 432 Application of Radionuclides I (3 cr.) Lectures covering the clinical aspects of nuclear medicine procedures, including the physiological and technical procedures for each type of study.
- RADI-R 433 Application of Radionuclides II (2 cr.) P: RADI R432. Lectures covering the clinical aspects of nuclear medicine procedures. Includes pathology related to procedures and the role technologists play in helping physicians gather information for accurate interpretations.
- RADI-R 437 Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine (1 cr.) Lectures on the principles of radiation protection in nuclear medicine.
- RADI-R 438 Essential Radiology I (1 cr.)
Selected topics in radiology to acquaint the nuclear emdicine technology student with a broader understanding of other areas of radiology as well as a more in-depth knowledge about nuclear medicine image/data interpretation and the interconnection of nuclear medicine with other radiology procedures.
- RADI-R 439 Essential Radiology II (2 cr.)
Selected topics in radiology to acquaint the nuclear emdicine technology student with a broader understanding of other areas of radiology as well as a more in-depth knowledge about nuclear medicine image/data interpretation and the interconnection of nuclear medicine with other radiology procedures.