NUCM 2200 - Introduction to Molecular Imaging

Credit hours: 2

Course Description:
Introduction to basic medical terminology in molecular technology. Special emphasis is placed on guidelines for radiation safety and protection, regulatory requirements, medical ethics and law, patient care and an introduction to other imaging modalities.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Define basic terminology associated with nuclear medicine technology. This competency provides the foundation for understanding and communicating fundamental aspects of patient care, radiation safety, radiation detection, regulatory compliance and clinical procedures.
Maximize patient care by conducting themselves in a manner that is consistent with the expectations of the college, the values of the clinic facility, and the ethical aspects of the healthcare profession.
Communicate effectively with patients and other health care workers.
Conduct oneself in a manner which is consistent with accepted practice of medical professionals.
Correlate and analyze measurements from radiation detection devices in order to maximize radiation safety.
Apply the basic concepts of radiation safety to maximize patient and workplace safety in a manner consistent with the principles of ALARA.
Perform clinic operations in a manner consistent with regulatory agency compliance.
Understand the basics of the other imaging modalities, cross sectional anatomy, and the importance of other imaging modalities role in patient care and prognosis.