NUCM 2114 - Presenting Research in Nuclear Medicine

Credit hours: 1

Prerequisites: Admission to the nuclear medicine technology program.

Course Description:
This course reviews basic communication theories and discusses the fundamentals of interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. This course emphasizes applying these theories and skills to group processes and professional situations. An oral presentation using original visual aids is required

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Display communication competence by speaking and listening to acquire, synthesize summarize, develop, and convey ideas and information.
Conduct oneself in a manner which is consistent with accepted practice of medical professionals.
Support safe and appropriate care by presenting the precautionary radiation safety concerns, as related to his/her research.
Present methods for maximizing exam quality.
Present scientific research on procedures, pathologies, patient preparation, and / or contraindications or other matters as related to radiopharmaceuticals/pharmaceuticals.
Present relationships between pathologies and clinical procedures.
Present clinical studies, after evaluation for quality in acquisition technique, processing and presentation.