Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT)

NMT 201 Nuclear Medicine Theory I (4 credits)

This is an introductory course in the fundamental concepts of nuclear medicine. This course is a study of the basic sciences that apply to nuclear medicine. Topics include nuclear physics, mathematics, instrumentation, radiation biology and procedures.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

NMT 202 Nuclear Med Theory II (6 credits)

This course is designed to build on the knowledge gained in NMT 201. Topics in this course include radiation safety, radiopharmacy and more advanced procedures.

Prerequisites: NMT 201

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

NMT 203 Nuclear Med Theory III (2 credits)

This course provides a comprehensive review of topics covered throughout the year in order to prepare the students for the national registry exam.

Prerequisites: NMT 202

NMT 211C Nuclear Med Clin I (5 credits)

This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the profession of nuclear medicine technology. Practicum takes places at the clinical affiliates. Students learn by observing and assisting the technologist in the performance of nuclear medicine imaging and associated tasks. Various clinical competencies and five procedure competencies are required in this course.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Attributes: Undergraduate

NMT 212C Nuclear Med Clin II (5 credits)

The student will continue to work toward demonstrating competency in the more frequently performed nuclear medicine studies. They will observe and assist the technologist in the performance of complicated studies. Various clinical competencies and ten additional procedure competencies are required in the course.

Prerequisites: NMT 211 or NMT 211C

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Attributes: Undergraduate

NMT 213 Nuclear Med Internship (7 credits)

This final session of practical learning allows the student to fine tune their skills and apply all they have learned in Nuclear Medicine Theory. The student is expected to be able to perform most studies with limited supervision. Various clinical competencies and ten additional procedure competencies are required for this course.

Prerequisites: NMT 212C

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

NMT 221 Nuclear Medicine Theory I (2 credits)

This is an introductory course in the fundamental concepts of nuclear medicine. Topics will include commonly performed nuclear medicine procedures, mathematics, and basic instrumentation.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Attributes: Undergraduate

NMT 222 Nuclear Medicine Theory II (3 credits)

This course is designed to build on knowledge gained in NMT 221. Topics in this course include anatomy, physiology, pathology, and clinical procedures and techniques of routinely performed nuclear medicine exams.

Prerequisites: NMT 221

Attributes: Undergraduate

NMT 223 Instrumentation and Physics (3 credits)

This course is a study of the basic sciences that apply to nuclear medicine. Topics include nuclear physics, instrumentation, and radiation biology.

Prerequisites: NMT 221

Attributes: Undergraduate

NMT 224 Nuclear Medicine Theory III (3 credits)

This course is designed to build on knowledge gained in NMT 223. Topics in this course include anatomy, physiology, pathology, and clinical procedures and techniques of more advanced nuclear medicine exams.

Prerequisites: NMT 222

Attributes: Undergraduate

NMT 225 Nuclear Medicine Research (1 credit)

This course is an introduction to research design, statistical reasoning, and interpretation of the medical literature. Students will participate in the development and presentation of research findings.

Prerequisites: NMT 222

Attributes: Undergraduate

NMT 226 Instrumentation and Radiation (3 credits)

This course is designed to build on the knowledge gained in NMT 223. Topics in this course include radiation safety, radiopharmacy and more advanced nuclear medicine instrumentation. This course also includes an introduction to principles and operation of computed tomography (CT) scanner and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Attributes: Undergraduate

NMT 227 Nuclear Medicine Theory IV (2 credits)

This course provides a comprehensive review of topics covered throughout the year in order to prepare the students for the national registry exam.

Prerequisites: NMT 224 and NMT 226

Attributes: Undergraduate

NMT 228 Computed Tomography (2 credits)

This course is the study of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and techniques related to the performance of clinical computed tomography (CT) imaging.

Prerequisites: NMT 225

Attributes: Undergraduate