Nuclear Medicine Imaging
315.
Radiation Safety.
(2)
Faculty
An introduction to radiation protection topics which are common to Radiography and Nuclear Medicine. Topics to be covered include, radiation units, radioactivity, radiation sources, background radiation, biological effects of radiation, dose limits, radiation shielding, methods of dose reduction and regulations.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
320.
Clinical Nuclear Technology I.
(4)
Faculty
Practical experience in the performance of clinical nuclear medicine studies under direct supervision of certified technologists and staff physicians. Includes competency examinations, patient care assessment, radiopharmaceutical reconstitution, oral exams and CPR certification.
{Fall}
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
354.
Clinical Radiopharmacy.
(3)
Faculty
Review of basic chemistry; principles of radiopharmacy/radiochemistry including radiopharmaceutical preparation dose calculation, quality control and federal/state regulations.
{Fall}
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
360.
Imaging Instrumentation I.
(3)
Faculty
A study of the physical properties of nuclear medicine and the spectroscopy and instrumentation utilized in tomographic imaging. Emphasis on instrumentation for radiation detection and measurement in a nuclear pharmacy or nuclear medicine environment.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
365.
Clinical Nuclear Technology II.
(4)
Faculty
A continuation of student assigned rotations for clinical practicum at our affiliate facilities.
Prerequisite: 320.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
375.
Nuclear Physics and Instrumentation.
(3)
Faculty
Principles of nuclear physics, ionization chambers, G-M tubes, scintillation and solid state detectors, associated electronics and quality control procedures.
{Fall}
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
385.
Imaging Instrumentation II.
(3)
Faculty
Foundations of single photon emission computed tomograph (SPECT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic source imaging (MSI).
{Spring}
Prerequisite: 360.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
390.
In Vitro Nuclear Medicine.
(2)
Faculty
Principles and practical aspects of performing radioimmunoassay and competitive protein-binding assays, ferrokinetics, blood volumes, RBC survival, G.I. blood loss and Schilling’s studies.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
392.
Pathology Seminar.
(4)
Faculty
An interactive interdisciplinary case study seminar in film interpretation integrating x-ray, CT, MRI, sonography and nuclear medicine.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
396.
Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging I.
(3)
Faculty
Basic anatomy and pathophysiology, methods of localization, radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear instrumentation and imaging techniques.
{Spring}
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
400.
Clinical Nuclear Technology III.
(4)
Faculty
A continuation of student rotation through the division of nuclear medicine at The University of New Mexico Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital, and Veterans Administration Medical Center.
{Summer}
Prerequisite: 365.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
409.
Introduction to PET.
(3)
An introduction to the specialized techniques particular to PET imaging. The course will consist of clinical experience in a PET facility as well as didactic and occasional reading assignments to enhance the students' experience in clinic.
410.
Positron Emission Tomography Clinical I.
(3)
Course provides clinical instruction in positron emission tomography, including the system operation and components, image formation and reconstruction, characteristics of image quality, and artifact recognition.
412.
Nuclear Radiation Biology.
(2)
Faculty
Interaction of alpha, beta, electromagnetic and high LET particle radiations from nuclear interactions and disintegrations with biologic material.
{Summer}
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
415.
Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging II.
(2)
Faculty
Continuation of 396.
{Summer}
Prerequisite: 396.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
420.
Positron Emission Tomography Clinical II.
(3)
Course provides clinical instruction in positron emission tomography, including the system operation and components, image formation and reconstruction, characteristics of image quality, and artifact recognition.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
430.
Essentials of PET Imaging.
(3)
Faculty
Course provides instruction in anatomy and pathophysiology current to PET imaging. Course covers methods of localization, radiopharmaceutials, nuclear PET instrumentation and imaging techniques.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
440.
Positron Emission Tomography Clinical III.
(2 to a maximum of 4 Δ)
Faculty
A continuation of clinical instruction in positron emission tomography, including the system operation and components, image formation and reconstruction, characteristics of image quality, and artifact recognition.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
450.
Positron Emission Tomography Review.
(2)
Comprehensive examinations and topic review will take place throughout the semester. The registry review preparation examinations will encompass the listed topics for students to demonstrate a basic knowledge of Positron Emission Tomography.
