Gary Mlady, M.D., St. Louis University School of Medicine, Chair
Associate Professor
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Department of Radiology
MSC10 5530
1 University of New Mexico 87131-0001
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-0011, FAX (505) 272-5821
Four options are available for students seeking an undergraduate certification and/or degree in Radiologic Sciences:
Books, uniforms and fees (for those students attending clinical) are determined upon acceptance into our clinical programs. Tuition is determined by the Board of Regents each year for the following school year, beginning in fall.
Please note, tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
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: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
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.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
{Fall}
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.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
{Fall}
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: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
NUCM 365.
Clinical Nuclear Technology II.
(4)
Faculty.
A continuation of student assigned rotations for clinical practicum at our affiliate facilities.
Prerequisite: 320.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
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.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
{Fall}
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).
Prerequisite: 360.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
{Spring}
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: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
NUCM 396.
Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging I.
(3)
Faculty.
Basic anatomy and pathophysiology, methods of localization, radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear instrumentation and imaging techniques.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
{Spring}
NUCM 400.
Clinical Nuclear Technology III.
(3)
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.
Prerequisite: 365.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
{Summer}
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.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
{Summer}
NUCM 415.
Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging II.
(3)
Faculty.
Continuation of 396.
Prerequisite: 396.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
{Summer}
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 healthcare team.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
RADS 331.
Patient Care Lab.
(1)
This course covers the laboratory activities associated with 330.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
RADS 378.
Healthcare Delivery and Compliance.
(3)
Students are introduced to the history and current trends of the American Healthcare system. Course material will reflect the current healthcare system and the effect the roles have on improving the system.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
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: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
RADS 398.
Topics in Healthcare Ethics and Diversity.
(3)
Students will participate in discussion and reflection on current and landmark healthcare cases. Course activities are designed to allow students to examine and explore ethical issues in the medical field.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
RADS 405.
Introduction to Research and Medical Imaging.
(3)
The course will focus on the development of a Healthcare research question, completion of an annotated bibliography and a final literature review. This includes exercises in formatting, paraphrasing and avoiding plagiarism.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
RADS 406.
Community Engagement and Service Learning.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
The course offers students the opportunity to engage in community service and field experience. Students are exposed to the theories and practices of community service, information literacy, patient care, team building and leadership activities.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences 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: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences or CERT Computed Tomography or CERT Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
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: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
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: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
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: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
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.
Prerequisite: 420.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences or CERT Computed Tomography or CERT Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
{Spring}
RADS 422.
Computed Tomography Clinical III.
(2 [3])
Faculty.
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: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
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.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences or CERT Computed Tomography or CERT Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
{Fall}
RADS 451.
Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging II.
(3)
Course is a continuation of RADS 450.
Prerequisite: 450.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences or CERT Computed Tomography or CERT Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
{Spring}
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: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
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: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
RADS 461.
MRI Clinical II.
(3)
Course is a continuation of RADS 460.
Prerequisite: 460.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences or CERT Computed Tomography or CERT Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
RADS 462.
MRI Clinical III.
(2 [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: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
RADS *480.
Human Cross Sectional Anatomy.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
Course examines three-dimensional relationships of skull, brain, CNS, thorax, abdomen and pelvis correlating this information with imaging modalities (CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine).
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
RADS 481.
Human Cross Sectional 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.
