Medicine
Course Descriptions
Nuclear Medicine Technology
- RADI-R 410 Project in Nuclear Medicine Technology I (2 cr.) Introduction to science-based medical research. Basic knowledge required to become a critical consumer of medical literature, data handling and interpretation, plus application of basic medical research statistics.
- RADI-R 412 Physics and Instrumentation of Nuclear Medicine I (3 cr.) An introduction to the physical disciplines of nuclear medicine. Lectures and exercises on atomic and nuclear structure, radioactive decay, radionuclide production, interaction of radiation with matter, and internal dosimetry.
- RADI-R 417 Physics and Instrumentation of Nuclear Medicine II (3 cr.) A continuation of RADI R412. Lectures and exercises on the principles, operating characteristics, and quality control of radiation detection, counting, and imaging systems. Lectures and laboratory sessions emphasize the clinical utilization of nuclear counting and imaging systems, including principles of quantitative measurements.
- RADI-R 421 Projects in Nuclear Medicine Technology V / Capstone Course (2 cr.)
Oral presentation of finalized research project. Demonstration of clinical and didactic knowledge obtained throughout the program with review and assessment in preparation for the national board exam. Presentation of research abstract to nuclear medicine community.
- RADI-R 427 Radiopharmaceuticals (2 cr.)
Introduction to the practice of nuclear medicine radiopharmacy. Introduces students to the production, acquisition, compounding and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals.
- RADI-R 432 Application of Radionuclides I (3 cr.)
Introduction to nuclear medicine procedures. Course covers aspects of nuclear medicine procedures, including the physiological and technical portions of each type of study. Includes pathology related to procedures, processing, image analysis and the role technologists play in helping the physicians gather information for accurate diagnosis.
- RADI-R 433 Application of Radionuclides II (3 cr.)
Continuation of R432 nuclear medicine procedures. Course covers aspects of nuclear medicine procedures, including the physiological and technical portions of each type of study. Includes pathology related to procedures, processing, image analysis and the role technologists play in helping the physicians gather information for accurate diagnosis.
- RADI-R 437 Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine (1 cr.)
Principles of radiation protection in the field of nuclear medicine and positron emission tomography (PET). General principles of radiation protection in general radiography, computed tomography (CT), and fluoroscopy are also covered.
- RADI-R 445 Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum I (4 cr.) Practical clinical application of nuclear medicine theory.
- RADI-R 446 Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum II (4 cr.)
Practical clinical application of nuclear medicine theory.
- RADI-R 447 Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum III (4 cr.)
Practical clinical application of nuclear medicine theory.
- 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 411 Project in Nuclear Medicine Technology II (2 cr.) Application of science-based research methods. Independent readings, research and written assignments in preparation for a research or literature search project in nuclear medicine.
- RADI-R 413 Project in Nuclear Medicine Technology III (2 cr.) Data collection methods for research project. Independent readings, research and written assignments in preparation for a research or literature search project in nuclear medicine. Application of research with clinical course work.
- RADI-R 424 Nuclear Medicine In-Service II (2 cr.)
Attend and participate in presentations of selected topics in nuclear medicine and related areas. Students will present their research abstract to the NM community and obtain DOT certification.
- RADI-R 438 Emerging Technologies PET/CT (1 cr.)
Principles of radiation protection in the field of nuclear medicine and positron emission tomography (PET). General principles of radiation protection in general radiography, computed tomography (CT), and fluoroscopy are also covered.
- RADI-R 420 Projects in Nuclear Medicine Technology IV (1 cr.) Scientific research paper. Independent readings, research and written assignments in preparation for a research or literature search project in nuclear medicine. A paper in published form must be written.
- RADI-R 441 Nuclear Medicine Management (2 cr.)
Various topics covered to acquaint the student with a broader understanding of the responsibility of a nuclear medicine technologist in today’s healthcare environment.
- RADI-R 443 Clinical Nuclear Medicine I (3 cr.)
Practical clinical application of nuclear medicine theory.
- RADI-R 444 Clinical Nuclear Medicine II (4 cr.)
Practical clinical application of nuclear medicine theory.
- RADI-R 466 CT Principles and Procedures I (3 cr.)
An in-depth course covering the physics and instrumentation, patient care, and CT procedures including radiation protection and safety.
- RADI-R 467 CT Principles and Procedures II (2 cr.)
The second half of an in-depth course covering the physical principles and procedures of CT focusing on contrast media, patient care, radiation safety and imaging procedures/protocols.
- RADI-R 472 Multi-Planar 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.
