NMT 201 - Clinical Nuclear Medicine Technology 2 Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours 64 Clinical Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 161 , BIO 162 , NMT 102
Description This course is the second of a two-semester course designed to follow a didactic approach to clinical nuclear medicine technology and also to provide the student with practical knowledge essential to the acquisition of skills in performing nuclear medicine examinations. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain and outline normal and abnormal patterns of radiopharmaceutical distribution.
- Locate and formulate specified data in sample patient charts with sample examination data.
- List the organs related to each procedure.
- Explain the anatomy and physiology related to each imaging procedure.
- List and comprehend the advantages and disadvantages for each procedure as it relates to the patient’s pathology.
Listed Topics
- Gastrointestinal system procedures.
- Urinary system procedures
- Central nervous system procedures
- Tumors and inflammatory diseases procedures
Reference Materials Current textbooks, workbooks, Internet sites and current computer software. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 10/26/2009
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