RADIATION SCIENCE: NUCLEAR MEDICINE
TECHNOLOGY (NMT)
See College of Science and Allied Health, p. 83.
Professor: Taylor, P. (Program Director).
(Science and Allied Health)
Special Core Requirements: BIO 105*, 312 and 313,
433; CHM 103* and 104, 301, 300 (or 303, 304 and 305), 461; C-S 101* or C-S
120*; MTH 150* (or higher), 205* or 250*; NMT 201, 395; PHY 103* or 125*; PHY
376; PSY 100*; SOC 110* or 120*; SOC 420 or 422. Internship: Each nuclear
medicine technology intern will enroll in clinical courses for a minimum of 34
credits.
(Satisfies college core requirements.)
NMT 201 Cr.
1
Orientation to the application and professional
aspects of nuclear medicine technology;
including radiation safety and protection, types of
imaging procedures performed, computer applications, related allied health
professions and ethics. Lect. 0.5, Lab. 1.
NMT 395 Cr.
2
Immunology for the Nuclear Medicine
Technologist
A highly focused investigation of the principles and
practices of immunology for the student of nuclear medicine technology. Offered
Sem. II.
NMT 401 Cr.
0-1
Hospital Orientation
A survey of hospital administrative procedures
including medical terms and medical ethics. Prerequisites: completion of 96
credits and acceptance into a hospital program.
NMT 402
Cr.
2-4
Clinical Correlation: Anatomy, Physiology and
Pathology
A lecture series of topics of current interest
selected and presented by nuclear medicine physicians. Emphasis on clinical
interpretation of organ systems pathophysiology as viewed by the practicing
nuclear physician. Prerequisites: completion of 96 credits and acceptance into
a hospital program. Lect. 1-2. Duration: two semesters.
NMT 403 Cr.
3-4
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
The anatomy, physiology and pathology of the human
organ systems treated in the application of nuclear medicine. Prerequisites:
completion of 96 credits and acceptance into a hospital program.
Radiation Protection
Properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiations,
their effects upon human beings and methods for protecting patients and staff
from unnecessary exposure and possible injury. Prerequisites: completion of 96
credits and acceptance into a hospital program.
Clinical Instrumentation and Techniques
Structure, operating characteristics and practice in
use of nuclear radiation detection instruments and radioisotope handling
devices used in medical diagnosis and therapy. Lect. 1-3, Lab. 3-6.
Prerequisites: completion of 96 credits and acceptance into a hospital program.
NMT 409 Cr.
1-3
Mathematical Evaluation of Clinical Data
A study of the expected variations in results
depending on the choice of radionuclide, instrument and patient. Prerequisites:
completion of 96 credits and acceptance into a hospital program.
NMT 411 Cr.
1-2
Records and Administrative Procedures
Records and procedures required by federal, state
and professional regulatory agencies to insure proper: (1) acquisition,
handling, application, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials; (2)
awareness of radiation dosages received by patients and staff; and (3)
functioning of detection equipment. Prerequisites: completion of 96 credits and
acceptance into a hospital program.
Clinical Nuclear Practicum I
The supervised use of radionuclides in imaging and
scanning of patients for diagnostic purposes. Lect. 1-4, Lab. 12-24.
Prerequisites: completion of 96 credits and acceptance into a hospital program.
NMT 413 Cr.
3-9
Clinical Nuclear Practicum II
The supervised use of radionuclides in vitro and in
vivo in patients for diagnostic purposes. Lect. 1-3, Lab. 6-18. Prerequisites:
completion of 96 credits and acceptance into a hospital program.
NMT 415 Cr.
1-3
Application of Radionuclides to Medicine
Review of radionuclides and the compounds into which
they are formed that are useful in medical research, diagnosis and therapy.
Lect. 1-3. Prerequisites: completion of 96 credits and acceptance into a
hospital program.
NMT 416 Cr.
1-3
Nuclear Medicine Quality Control Practicum
Elution of Mo/Tc generator, preparation and testing
of radiopharmaceutical products. Gamma Camera uniformity, relative sensitivity
and spatial linearity and resolution testing. The use of flood field and bar
phantoms on in vivo imaging detectors in the nuclear medicine imaging
laboratory. Lect. .5-1.5, Lab. 1.5-4.5. Prerequisites: completion of 96 credits
and acceptance into a hospital program.
NMT 417 Cr.
2-5
Nuclear Radiation Physics and Instrumentation
Properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiations;
their origins and interactions with matter; their control and shielding; and
the statistics of counting. Lect. 1-3, Lab. 3-6. Prerequisites: completion of
96 credits and acceptance into a hospital program.
NMT 418 Cr.
1-3
Clinical Procedures Review
Classroom technique to establish clinical practices
used in nuclear medicine imaging; develop techniques used in planar and SPECT
imaging. The fundamental skills of patient care, radiopharmaceutical
preparation and administration. Emphasis is also on computer processing
techniques used in coordination with imaging procedures. Lect. .5-1.5.
Prerequisites: completion of 96 credits and acceptance into a hospital program.
Duration: two semesters.
NMT 419 Cr.
1-3
Clinical Radiation Biology
Cellular and organ responses to radiation sources
and radionuclides employed in nuclear medicine. Lect. 1-2, Lab. 0-3.
Prerequisites: completion of 96 credits and acceptance into a hospital program.
NMT 420 Cr.
1-2
Gamma Cameras
This course consists of lectures and laboratory
sessions relating to the gamma camera from a physics point of view. It will
convey to the student the principles of gamma camera operation, methods of
measuring and maintaining camera performance, and the theory and practice of
acquiring tomographic studies. Lect. .5-1, Lab. 1.5-3. Prerequisites:
completion of 96 credits and acceptance into a hospital program.
NMT 421 Cr. 0-1
Therapeutic Radionuclides
The chemical, physical and biological properties of
the radionuclides used in diagnosis and therapy. Prerequisites: completion of
96 credits and acceptance into a hospital program.
NMT 423 Cr.
1-3
Nuclear Medicine Chemistry
A study of the radiopharmacology and the chemistry
of radionuclides used in the clinical laboratory. Prerequisites: completion of
96 credits and acceptance into a hospital program.
NMT 427 Cr.
1-5
Application of Computers to Nuclear Medicine
A study of data collection, data reduction and data
enhancement by computer methods. Lect. 1-2, Lab. 0-9. Prerequisites: completion
of 96 credits and acceptance into a hospital program.
NMT 484 Cr.
1-3
Instruction and Testing Skills for Teaching
Clinical
Nuclear Medicine Procedures
A study of the skills needed to teach in an
accredited NMT program. The following competency areas are discussed:
Instructional skills, curriculum design, program planning, student counseling,
educational psychology, and evaluation and testing. Prerequisites: completion
of 96 credits and acceptance into a hospital program.
NMT 495 Cr.
1-3
Special Topics in Nuclear Medicine
Topics of current interest in nuclear medicine with
emphasis on new or experimental methods. Hours arranged. Prerequisites:
completion of 96 credits and acceptance into a hospital program.
Independent Study
Independent
projects under the direction and supervision of a member of the clinical staff.
Hours arranged. Prerequisites: completion of 96 credits and acceptance into a
hospital program.