Elizabeth Greer, M.Ed., R.T. (R)
Director and Program Advisor, Radiologic Sciences
Department of Radiology
MSC09 5260
1 University of New Mexico 87131-0001
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-5254
Five options are listed for students seeking certification and/or a degree in Radiologic Sciences in either Nuclear Medicine or Radiography.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Books and uniforms (for those students attending clinical) will cost approximately $500.00. There will be additional expenses including equipment, program and course fees. These will be determined in the fall following the selection of students each year. These fees range from approximately $300.00 to $500.00. Tuition is determined by the board of Regents each April for the following school year beginning in fall. To verify current tuition, visit the Bursar's Office Web site. For financial aid information, please visit the Financial Aid Office Web site.
Courses
NUCM 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.
NUCM 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.
NUCM 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.
NUCM 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.
NUCM 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.
NUCM 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.
NUCM 380.
Nuclear Medicine Cross Sectional Anatomy.
(2)
Course examines three- and four-dimensional relationships of the skull, brain, CNS, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and extremities correlating this information with nuclear medicine imaging modality.
NUCM 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.
NUCM 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.
NUCM 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.
NUCM 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.
NUCM 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.
NUCM 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.
NUCM 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.
NUCM 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.
NUCM 415.
Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging II.
(2)
Faculty
Continuation of 396.
Prerequisite: 396.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
{Summer}
NUCM 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.
NUCM 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.
NUCM 440.
Positron Emission Tomography Clinical III.
(2 to a maximum of 4 ?)
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.
NUCM 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.
RADS 250.
Introduction to Radiography.
(3)
Principles of radiographic equipment and exposure factors; Radiation protection; medical and professional ethics; patient care concepts and techniques.
{Fall}
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 260.
Radiographic Procedures I.
(3)
Radiographic positioning, anatomy and topographic landmarks. Role-playing of the basic radiographic positions of the appendicular skeleton.
{Fall}
Restriction:enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 330.
Patient Care.
(2)
This course acquaints the student with nursing procedures and techniques emphasizing the role of the diagnostic imager as a member of the health care team.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 331.
Patient Care Lab.
(1)
This course covers the laboratory activities associated with 330.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
RADS 352.
Radiologic Physics.
(3)
Basic principles of radiation physics; instrumentation of imaging systems; production and characteristics of radiation.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 365.
Clinical Radiography III.
(6)
Continuation of RADS 355.
{Spring}
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 378.
Current Problems I.
(3)
Topics pertinent to management of a Radiology department, including personnel relations, scheduling issues, budget and inventory, purchasing, and general paperwork.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 381.
Medical Language Systems Review.
(1)
This self-study course reviews the major systems of the human body, using a programmed textbook/workbook. The workbook format is combined with simple, non-technical explanations of medical terms and descriptions of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 391.
Radiographic Pathology/Biology.
(4)
Study of the nature and the cause of diseases and the changes that occur with disease and injury, radiation biology concepts.
{Spring}
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 398 [399].
Current Problems II.
(3)
Continuation of 378. Can also be taken concurrently with 378. Emphasis on development of problem-solving skills for radiology supervisors, using guided independent and group activities.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 405.
Medical Imaging Theory II.
(3)
Study of research methodologies used in medicine, written analysis of selected topics in medical imaging ethics and basic teaching skills pertinent to supervision in a radiology department.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 406.
Medical Imaging Theory III.
(3 to a maximum of 9 ?)
Independent study course used for students completing upper-level baccalaureate coursework for the purpose of expanding on material covered in those courses.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program and permission of instructor.
RADS 410.
Physics of Computed Tomography.
(3)
Faculty
Course provides instruction in physics and instrumentation related to computed tomography including the history of the development of computed tomography, system operation and components, image formation and reconstruction, characteristics of image quality, and artifact recognition/reduction.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 411.
Physics of Computed Tomography II.
(3)
Faculty
A continuation of RADS 410 further providing advance instruction in physics and instrumentation related to computed tomography, including the history of the development of computed tomography, system operation and components, image formation and reconstruction.
Prerequisite: 410.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 412.
Computed Tomography Physics Review.
(1)
Faculty
Comprehensive examinations and topic review will take place throughout the semester. The registry review examinations will encompass the listed topics for students to demonstrate a basic knowledge of computed tomography and physics.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 420.
Computed Tomography Clinical I.
(3)
Faculty
Course provides clinical instruction in computed tomography including the system operation and components, image formation and reconstruction, characteristics of image quality, and artifact recognition/reduction.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 421.
Computed Tomography Clinical II.
(3)
Faculty
Course is a continuation of RADS 420 and provides additional clinical instruction in computed tomography including the system operation and components, image formation and reconstruction, characteristics of image quality, and artifact recognition/reduction.
{Spring}
Prerequisite: 420.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 422.
Computed Tomography Clinical III.
(3)
Faculty
Course is a continuation of RADS 420 and RADS 421. Course provides additional clinical instruction in computed tomography including the system operation and components, image formation and reconstruction, characteristics of image quality, and artifact recognition/reduction.
Prerequisite: 420 and 421.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 450.
Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging I.
(3)
Faculty
Course provides additional instruction in physics and instrumentation related to magnetic resonance imaging including the history of the development of magnetic resonance imaging, system operation and components, image formation and reconstruction, characteristics of image quality, and artifact recognition/reduction.
{Fall}
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 451.
Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging II.
(3)
Course is a continuation of RADS 450.
{Spring}
Prerequisite: 450.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 452.
MRI Physics Review.
(1)
Faculty
Comprehensive examinations and topic review will take place throughout the semester. The registry review examinations will encompass the listed topics for students to demonstrate a basic knowledge of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and physics.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 460.
MRI Clinical I.
(3)
Course provides clinical instruction in magnetic resonance imaging including system operation and components, image formation and reconstruction, characteristics of image quality, and artifact recognition/reduction.
Corequisite: 450.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 461.
MRI Clinical II.
(3)
Course is a continuation of RADS 460.
Prerequisite: 460.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 462.
MRI Clinical III.
(3)
Practical experience in the performance of Magnetic Resonance Imaging studies under direct supervision of certified technologists and staff radiologists. Includes competency examinations, image evaluation, patient-care assessment, imaging protocols, and safety issues.
Prerequisite: 461.
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS *480.
Human Cross Sectional Anatomy.
(3 to a maximum of 6 ? [3])
Course examines three dimensional relationships of skull, brain, CNS, thorax, abdomen and pelvis correlating this information with imaging modalities (CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine).
Restriction: enrolled in Radiologic Sciences Program.
RADS 481.
Medical Imaging Pathology.
(3)
Course examines a basic understanding of the principles of pathology relating to imaging science and the radiographic appearance of specific diseases and processes within the body systems.
