NMT 150 - Applied Nuclear Medicine Technology 1

 
Description
 This course addresses the types of radiation and their effects on the human body.  Students study the amounts of radiation from various sources and learn radiation safety procedures. Radiopharmaceuticals and quality control procedures are introduced along with patient care. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Explain the bioroute of pertechnetate and other radiopharmaceuticals including route of excretion and organ receiving highest radiation dose.
2. Differentiate between the types of radioactive decay, radiation units and the biological effects of radiation.
3. Practice As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles by learning how to limit radiation exposure to the patient, public, fellow workers and self.
4. Apply the rules of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations to the receipt and disposal of radioactive materials.
5. Perform moly breakthrough, kit preparation and radiochromatography in the lab setting.
6. Perform radioactive dilution and decay calculations using various formulas.
7. Interpret relevant patient data by using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
8. Identify ethical principles and cultural diversity in a patient care setting.

1. Radioactivity
2. Radiation units
3. Biological effects of radiation
4. Sources of radiation
5. Radiation protection guidelines
6. Radiation shielding and monitoring
7. Radiopharmaceuticals, preparation and radiochromatography
8. Nuclear medicine math
9. Patient care

• Culture Society & Citizenship
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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