NMT 207 - Nuclear Medicine Seminar

Credits: 2
2 Lecture Hours

Description
In this course, students are presented with current literature and trends in nuclear medicine imaging, equipment and therapy procedures. The course includes guest lecturers, field trips and student presentations on selected topics. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Discuss new procedures and equipment in nuclear medicine.
Examine radiation protection principles utilized in nuclear medicine procedures and therapies.
Relate CT cross-sectional anatomy to SPECT and PET imaging.
Analyze EKG’s to determine various arrhythmias.
Measure blood pressure and vital signs.
Compose a resume and cover letter.
Create an audiovisual presentation based upon current literature research.

Listed Topics

Interviewing and resume skills
Cardiac amyloid imaging
PET prostate imaging
Blood pressure and vital signs
EKG interpretation
PET/CT and cross-sectional anatomy
Radiation protection
Oncology applications in PET
Medical informatics
Radionuclide therapies

Reference Materials
Textbooks, PowerPoint, NMT journals.

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Communication
Information Literacy

Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 4/1/2022

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