NMT 150 - Applied Nuclear Medicine Technology 1

 
Description
This course addresses the types of radiation and their effects on the human body.  The student will study the amounts of radiation from various sources and will learn radiation safety procedures.  This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. List the bioroute of pertechnetate and other radiopharmaceuticals including route of excretion and organ receiving highest radiation dose.
2. Differentiate the different 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 radioactive dilution and decay calculations using various formulas and graphs.
6. Discuss techniques to obtain and analyze data relative to patient care, including problem solving.

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
8. Nuclear Medicine Math
9. Patient Care

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