NMTEC 208 - Applied Anatomy, Physiology, & Clinical Applications

3 CR

Previously NMTEC 200 and 260.
Studies human anatomy and physiology as they apply to nuclear medicine imaging. Specific organ systems covered include skeletal, circulatory, cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, immune, excretory, endocrine, central nervous, and immune systems. Presents nuclear medicine from the technologist’s standpoint, emphasizing technical aspects, exam outcomes, and pitfalls of nuclear medicine procedures.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Nuclear Medicine Technology program.

Course Outcomes

Discuss basic concepts of anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostic processes, and physiologic imaging as they pertain to nuclear medicine.
Describe and discuss aspects of anatomy and physiology of specific interest to the practice of nuclear medicine, related to the following organ systems: cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal, gastrointestinal, liver and spleen, excretory, endocrine, central nervous, and immune systems and tumor imaging.
Utilize and spell correct medical terms as they apply to the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the organ systems discussed in Outcome #2 above, and terms that are specific to nuclear medicine practice, including (for example) pharmacologic agents used in imaging procedures.
Delineate aspects of physiology and pathology demonstrated by specific nuclear medicine radiopharmaceuticals.
Identify indications and protocols for identified nuclear medicine exams, including patient preparation and contraindications.
Discuss results of specific nuclear medicine exams and their implications in terms of the physiologic and/or pathologic processes.
Develop patient explanations for nuclear medicine exams.

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