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NUC246 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods
Nuclear Medicine Procedures IV
Radiopharmaceutical therapy and theragnostic clinical procedures and techniques. Prerequisites:
Admission to Nuclear Medicine Technology program or permission of Program Director.
NUC250 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods
Fundamentals of Computed Tomography and Elements of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Introduction to principles and operation of computed tomography (CT) scanner and magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI). Prerequisites: Admission to Nuclear Medicine Technology program or
permission of the Program Director.
NUC251 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods
Computed Tomography and Hybrid Imaging Case Analysis
Anatomy, physiology, pathology, and techniques related to the performance of clinical computed
tomography (CT) and hybrid imaging. Prerequisites: Admission to Nuclear Medicine Technology
program.
NUC259 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods
Fundamentals of Research in Nuclear Medicine
Fundamental components to nuclear medicine research. Prerequisites: Admission to Nuclear
Medicine Technology program.
NUC260 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods
Research Methods and Design
Exploration of knowledge and effective analysis of resources to promote best practice in imaging
professions. Introduction to research design, statistical reasoning, and interpretation of the medical
literature. Provide a basis for understanding and interpreting the literature for use in evidence-based
practice. Prerequisites: Admission to Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
NUC262 Lecture 1.5 Credits 9 Periods
Capstone Practicum
Culminating course to integrate the educational process to facilitate role transition f rom student to
graduate nuclear medicine technologist. Prerequisites: Admission to Nuclear Medicine Technology
program or permission of the Program Director.
NUC263 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods
Nuclear Medicine Research Presentation and Publication
Presentation of research project at local, regional, or national meeting or submission of research
project to scientific journal for publication. Critical evaluation of research projects. Prerequisites: A
grade of C or better in NUC259 and NUC260.
NUC272 Lab 1.5 Credits 9 Periods
Cardiac Practicum
Comprehensive, advanced-level practical experience at a designated cardiac clinical site. NUC272
may be repeated five (5) times for a total of seven and a half (7.5) credits. Prerequisites: Admission
to Nuclear Medicine Technology program or certified by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine [R.T. (N)] or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification
Board (NMTCB) in Nuclear Medicine.
NUC276 Lec + Lab 3 Credits 4 Periods
Nuclear Cardiology
Cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it relates to cardiac imaging including
cardiac blood flow, electrophysiology, and function. Pharmacologic and exertional stress testing
methods used in conjunction with imaging. Cardiac imaging instrumentation, acquisition and
processing procedures, artifacts, and quality control. Prerequisites: Admission to Nuclear Medicine
Technology program or certified by ARRT [R.T. (N)] or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification
Board (NMTCB) in nuclear medicine.
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