NMT 101 - Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Technology
Credits: 2
2 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the NMT program.
Description
This course presents the fundamentals of radiopharmaceuticals and generators, an introduction to nuclear physics and types of decay, and an overview of patient care in nuclear medicine technology. 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:
- Differentiate between the types of radioactive decay.
- Describe the generator elution process including molybdenum and alumina ion breakthrough.
- Explain the bioroute of pertechnetate and other radiopharmaceuticals including method of localization, route of excretion and organ receiving highest radiation dose.
- Identify how radiopharmaceuticals are produced and quality control procedures.
- Interpret relevant patient data by using critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Identify ethical principles and cultural diversity in a patient care setting.
Listed Topics
- Radioactivity and decay
- Nuclear physics
- Generators
- Radiopharmaceuticals
- Methods of localization
- Radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control
- Patient care
Reference Materials
Textbooks, handouts and PowerPoint presentations.
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: - Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
- Culture Society & Citizenship
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 4/10/2020
Last Reviewed: 5/13/2022
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