NMTEC 262 - Advanced Topics in Nuclear Medicine

1 CR

Addresses advanced topics in Nuclear Medicine. Topics include hematology and immunology, laboratory techniques in nuclear medicine, and pediatric nuclear medicine. Other topics are included as they become important to the practice of nuclear medicine.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into program.

Course Outcomes

Discuss pediatric nuclear medicine including patient care techniques, developmental levels, and variations in imaging studies for children.
Outline the use of laboratory equipment, including fume hoods, pipettes, centrifuges, etc. in relation to nuclear medicine procedures such as blood cell labeling.
Outline the cells and the functions of the human immune system and the consequences of immune overreactions such as allergic responses and autoimmune diseases.
For other advanced topics relating to clinical nuclear medicine, discuss the underlying nature of the problem(s) or illness(es) being addressed, the mechanism and benefit of nuclear medicine imaging or therapy, analysis of images, and clinical outcomes.
For advanced topics relating to non-clinical aspects of nuclear medicine, discuss the issues around the topic, current best practices, and impacts on the field.

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