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Course Descriptions
NMIS 4115 - Radiopharmacy I
Radiopharmaceutical preparation for diagnostic use to include
quality control. Chemical, physical, and biological properties of
radiopharmaceuticals will be examined.
NMIS 4116 - Journal Review and Research Methods
Critical evaluation of medical scientific literature to include
statistical evaluation methods and presentation techniques.
NMIS 4125 - Radiopharmacy II
Radiopharmaceutical preparation for diagnostic use, to include
quality control. Chemical, physical, and biological properties of
radiopharmaceuticals will be examined. Continuation of NMIS 4115.
NMIS 4211—Introduction to Nuclear
Medicine
Survey course for all phases of nuclear medicine technology.
NMIS 4213—Nuclear Physics
Presents concepts and physical properties governing the atom to
include systems and units of measurement, atomic and nuclear structure,
particulate and electro-magnetic radiation.
NMIS 4214—Instrumentation I
Operational principles of radiation detection equipment to include
statistical applications and quality control.
NMIS 4221—Health Physics
Legal, biological, and administrative aspects of radiation
protection in nuclear medicine. Emphasis on practical means of
minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, nuclear medicine staff,
and the general public. Prerequisite: NMIS 4213.
NMIS 4223—Instrumentation II
Advanced application of radiation detection theory and
instrumentation. Prerequisite: NMIS 4214.
NMIS 4224—Radiation Biology
A study of the interactions of ionizing radiation with human tissues
and the potential biological effects resulting from such interactions.
NMIS 4312—Clinical Procedures and
Diagnosis I
Current uses of radiopharmaceuticals for organ visualization and
function with evaluation of results for diagnostic value. Emphasis
placed on in vivo procedures.
NMIS 4322—Clinical Procedures and
Diagnosis II
Continued study of application of radiopharmaceuticals for
diagnostic use. In vitro and therapeutic procedures are introduced.
Prerequisite: NMIS 4312.
NMIS 4517—Clinical Internship I*
Practical application of course work presented in the classroom.
Students are assigned educational experiences in clinical imaging,
radioimmunoassay, and radiopharmaceutical preparation.
NMIS 4524—Clinical Internship II*
Continuation of clinical course work at the intermediate level.
Prerequisite: NMIS 4517.
NMIS 4631—Clinical Internship III*
Continuation of clinical course work at the advanced level.
Prerequisite: NMIS 4524.
*This course is offered on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory marking basis.
ELECTIVE COURSE WORK
NMIS 4302 - Interdisciplinary Diagnostic Cardiac Imaging
This course provides the student with an understanding of the major
modalities for the diagnostic imaging of the human heart. Included
are overviews of the methods, effectiveness, advantages and
disadvantages of echocardiography, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance,
computerized tomography, and cardiac catheterization for the diagnosis
of heart disease.
NMIS 4303 - Clinical Pharmacology
A study of pharmacodynamics, medication administration, drug
categories, and implications in patient care. Emphasizes
pharmaceuticals frequently used in medical imaging.
NMIS 4341 - CT Physics and Instrumentation
An Internet course presenting a study of the basic principles of
x-ray physics, production, and interactions; instrumentation of computed
tomography, computed tomographic image formation, manipulation, and
quality assurance; and radiation dose and safety concerns.
NMIS 4V41 - Clinical Internship IV*
Based on individual needs and prior clinical experiences, the student
may elect to continue clinical course work at the advanced level.
(1-4 SC) Prerequisite: consent of the faculty.
*This course is offered on a
satisfactory/unsatisfactory marking basis.
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