Textbooks

The following list of required textbooks is published in compliance with State of Arkansas General Assembly Act 175 of the 2007 Regular Session.

Fall 2009 

NMIS 4211 - Introduction to Nuclear Medicine

Adler, A.M. & Carlton, R.R. (2007). Introduction to Radiologic Sciences and Patient Care (4^th ed.). Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders. ISBN 1416031944  

Introduction to the imaging sciences covering the patient care skills necessary for clinical practice

Cohen, B.J. (2007). Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide (5^th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 0781776678

Step-by-step approach to understanding medical terminology

NMIS 4213 - Nuclear Physics

Chandra, R. (2004). Nuclear Medicine Physics (6^th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 0781747538

Presents the physics of nuclear medicine imaging including fusion imaging (PET/CT and SPECT/CT) 

NMIS 4312 - Clinical Procedures & Diagnostic I
NMIS 4214 - Instrumentation I
NMIS 4223 - Instrumentation II
NMIS 4322 - Clinical Procedures & Diagnosis II

Christian, P.E., & Waterstram-Rich, K. (2007). Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT: Technology and Techniques (6^th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 03230439X

Focuses on anatomy, physiology, radiopharmaceuticals, and instrumentation, including updates that address CT physics and instrumentation and PET/CT systems

 NMIS 4116 - Journal Review and Research Methods

Gehlbach, S. (2006). Interpreting the Medical Literature (5^th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.  ISBN 0071437894

Presents study design, statistical analysis, and the significance of results from articles in medical journals

NMIS 4115 - Radiopharmacy I

Kowolski, R.J., Falen, S., & Kowalsky, R. (2004). Radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Pharmacy & Nuclear Medicine (2^nd ed.). Atlanta: APhA Publications.  ISBN 1582120315

Basic science concepts and clinical applications of radiopharmaceuticals

Wells, P. & Pickett, M. (1999). Practical Mathematics in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Reston, VA: Society of Nuclear Medicine. ISBN 0932004679

Mathematical calculations involved in nuclear medicine

NMIS 4125 - Radiopharmacy II

Kowolski, R.J., Falen, S., & Kowalsky, R. (2004). Radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Pharmacy & Nuclear Medicine (2^nd ed.). Atlanta: APhA Publications.  ISBN 1582120315

Basic science concepts and clinical applications of radiopharmaceuticals

NMIS 4223 - Instrumentation II

Lee, K.H. (2005). Computers in Nuclear Medicine (2^nd ed.). New York: Society of Nuclear Medicine. ISBN 0972647848

Principles, design, and capabilities of computers and their application to nuclear medicine imaging

NMIS 4224 - Radiation Biology

Statkiewicz, M.A., Visconti, P.J., & Ritenour, R.E. (2006). Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography (5^th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby/Elsevier.  ISBN 9780323036009

Addresses biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection; discusses radiation physics, cell structure, effects of radiation on humans, and regulatory limits for human exposure to radiation

NMIS 3101 - Seminar I

Towsley-Cook, D. (2007). Ethical and Legal Issues for Imaging Professionals (2^nd ed.). St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 0323045995

Ethical and legal principles and issues surrounding medical imaging

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