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NMED 2001 - Introduction to the Hospital Environment (2 credits). This course is designed to prepare the student to perform basic patient care techniques, understand medical terminology, experience the actual hospital settings and develop an empathetic and instructional approach to patient care. NMED 2002 - Evaluation and Instruction (2 credits). This course focuses on the educational methods and techniques and their application to a clinical setting. Developing and understanding the importance of professional communication with patients, families, caregivers and other health care providers is emphasized. Students will learn to integrate their knowledge in an appropriate and culturally competent manner. NMED 2003 - Fundamentals of Health Care Administration (2 credits). This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the structure and financing of health care. The class will also include evolving integrated health care delivery systems, technological innovations, an increasingly complex regulatory environment, restructuring of work, and an increased focus on preventive care.
NMED 3003 - Nuclear Medicine Physics and Radiation Physics (3 credits). This course will develop the student's understanding of the physics of nuclear medicine technology as the technologist applies it daily. The student will also develop an understanding of the presented concepts as they are related to instrumentation, quality control, imaging techniques and radiation doses. NMED 3004 - Instrumentation Technology and Techniques (2 credits). This course will present the theories and operations of circuitry for nuclear medicine technology equipment as well as applications of statistics for imaging and counting procedures. NMED 3005 - Radiopharmacy (2 credits). This course will deal with the production of radionuclides and their uses, the use of generators, formulation of radiopharmaceuticals, and operation of equipment. The class will also include the biochemical and physical properties of radiopharmaceuticals and their methods of localization.
NMED 3006 - Computer Applications in Nuclear Medicine (2 credits). This course provides the student with mock studies that will enable the student to understand computer data acquisition and develop processing skills for quantification and analysis prior to clinical work. NMED 3007 - Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine (2 credits). This course introduces the principles of radiation protection and the implementation of these principles in the nuclear medicine department. In addition, the federal agencies and regulations that control the use and handling of radioactive materials as related to nuclear medicine are examined.
NMED 3008 - Radiopharmacy Techniques (3 credits). This course is designed to introduce the student to the practical applications of the nuclear medicine laboratory. This class will provide hands-on training of the techniques of radiopharmaceutical preparations, quality control, In Vitro studies, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) training, venipunctures and patient care.
NMED 3009 - Nuclear Medicine Technology and Techniques (3 credits). This course is designed to introduce the student to the imaging procedures and techniques performed in a nuclear medicine department. Emphasis is placed on the uses of radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This includes the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals to patients, imaging of the radiopharmaceuticals and distribution in an organ or area of interest within the body.
NMED 3010 - Instrumentation and Quality Control I (2 credits). Course topics include operations and appropriate quality control of nuclear medicine equipment. Students receive instruction in appropriate quality control of testing in order to maintain compliance with regulatory bodies, along with providing optimum patient care.
NMED 3011 - Radiation Biology (2 credits). The primary objective of this course is for the student to possess a fundamental understanding of the effect of radiation exposure on biological systems. Such effects are the basis for regulations and medical physics practices governing the use of radiation and radioactive materials.
NMED 4010 - Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Technology and Techniques (2 credits). This course will deal with the cyclotron production of radionuclides and their uses, radiation safety for positron emitting isotopes, formulation of radiopharmaceuticals, and operation of imaging equipment. The class will also include the biochemical and physical properties of radiopharmaceuticals and their methods of localization within the body.
NMED 4013 - Clinical Practice I (3 credits). This course exposes the student to a clinical environment where the understanding of the basic functions and applications of imaging equipment in nuclear medicine, radiation safety and patient care are practiced.
NMED 4014 - Instrumentation and Quality Control II (2 credits). Course topics include operations, appropriate quality control and troubleshooting of nuclear medicine equipment. Students receive instruction in appropriate quality control of testing in order to maintain compliance with regulatory bodies, along with providing optimum patient care.
NMED 4015 - Clinical Radiopharmacy (3 credits). This course exposes the student to a radiopharmacy environment where the practical theory of radiopharmaceutical preparation, measurement, quality control, storage, shipping and receiving are performed.
NMED 4016 - Clinical Practice II (3 credits). This course exposes the student to a clinical environment where the understanding of the advanced functions and applications of imaging equipment in nuclear medicine, radiation safety and patient care are practiced.
NMED 4017 and NMED 4022 - Seminar I and II (1 credit each). The primary objective of these courses is for the student to begin the comprehensive review of all aspect of nuclear medicine technology in preparation for the certification examinations.
NMED 4018 - Clinical Practice III (3 credits). This course is an extension of Clinical Practice II. Concentration is focused on the application of all the nuclear medicine departmental procedures. A radiation safety manual will be developed, written and submitted.
NMED 4019 - Clinical Practice IV (3 credits). This course is an extension of Clinical Practice III. Concentration is focused on an understanding of single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), whole body and monoclonal antibody imaging, and therapeutic procedures.
NMED 4020 - Nuclear Cardiology (2 credits). This course exposes the student to a clinical environment where the practical theory of cardiac data acquisition and processing are applied. Concentration is also focused on troubleshooting cardiac data acquisition and processing, and pharmaceutical intervention.
NMED 4021 - PET Clinical Practice and Research (3 credits). This course is focused on an understanding of PET imaging, equipment, radiopharmaceutical usage and patient care. Students will conduct capstone research on one particular disease process in conjunction with PET-CT imaging. The student will present their research results in an APA style research paper and ten-minute oral presentation.
NMED 4023 - Computerized Tomography Technology (3 credits). This course will provide detailed analysis of computerized axial tomography technology including patient care, imaging procedures, physics and instrumentation.
NMED 4024 - MRI Technology (3 credits). This course will provide detailed analysis of magnetic resonance imaging technology including patient care, imaging procedures, data acquisition and processing, physical principles of image formation. |