NMTEC 200 - Applied Anatomy & Physiology

1 CR

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, and central nervous systems.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into 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
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 demonstrated by specific nuclear medicine radiopharmaceuticals
Identify indications and protocols for identified nuclear medicine exams
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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