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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING NUCLEAR MEDICINE 1100 Basics of Nuclear Medicine 3 credit hours History and evolution of Nuclear Medicine as an imaging modality. Radionuclide identification, radionuclide energies and half-lives, and commonly used radiopharmaceuticals for Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures. Introduction to Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures. Patient handling techniques and nursing and laboratory procedures relating to Nuclear Medicine. Introduction to professional medical ethics, legal issues and patient rights. Quality assurance procedures for the radiation protection of Nuclear Medicine personnel. Prerequisite: Admission to program or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING NUCLEAR MEDICINE 1101 Physics and Instrumentation In Nuclear Medicine 6 credit hours Principles of atomic structure, nomenclature and radiation. Introduction to radionuclides, physics of radiation (particulate and non-particulate), natural and artificial radiation, calculations of radioactive decay, exponential equations, calculation of radiation dosimetry, half-life equations, radionuclide production, radiopharmaceutical dose determinations, radiation interactions with matter, radiation protection and safety methodology, radiation shielding formulation and counting statistics. Basic aspects in imaging and non-imaging radiation detection instrumentation including: scintillation detectors, planar, SPECT (single photon emission computerized tomography), PET (positron emission tomography), multichannel analyzers, quality assurance testing for Nuclear Medicine instrumentation including G-M detectors, ionization chambers and scintillation detectors. Prerequisite: Admission to program or consent of instructor (4 lecture hours, 4 lab hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING NUCLEAR MEDICINE 1102 Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmacy 6 credit hours Nuclear Medicine radiopharmacy including: production of radionuclides, radiopharmaceutical chemistry, radiopharmaceuticals and methods of radiolabeling, characteristics of specific radiopharmaceuticals, biorouting and physiological mechanisms of tracer uptake, phamacokinetics, radiation units, specific activity, concentration determination, dose calculations, methods of dispensing, quality assurance of radiopharmaceuticals, and universal precautions. Specialized clinical radiopharmaceuticals include: monoclonal antibodies, peptides, receptors, Positron Emission Tomography, therapy, and current research. Radiopharmacy design, management and record keeping, radiation safety and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) radiopharmacy rules and regulations. Prerequisites: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine 1100, 1101, and 1111 or equivalent or consent of instructor (4 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING NUCLEAR MEDICINE 1103 Radiation Biology and Radiation Safety Bridge 2 credit hours Topics in radiation biology will include qualitative and quantitative effects on the human body following exposure to various types of ionizing radiation, and the potential harmful effects and the benefits of the medical uses of radiation. Procedures for personnel and environmental monitoring, emergency management, decontamination, and proper methods of receiving, storing and disposing of radioactive materials. Basic concepts of radiation exposure reduction. Concepts of radiation safety for personnel, patients and the environment. Prerequisite: Admission to program or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 1 lab hour)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING NUCLEAR MEDICINE 1111 Clinical Nuclear Medicine I 3 credit hours First in a three-course sequence of supervised clinical instruction in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Comprehensive study of imaging and non-imaging techniques, instrumentation quality control, patient care, radiopharmacy, computer analysis and quality assurance. Students are expected to demonstrate competency according to defined objectives at prospective clinical affiliates. Prerequisite: Admission to program or consent of instructor

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING NUCLEAR MEDICINE 1840 Independent Study – Individualized 1 to 4 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline and methods of evaluation in coordination with and approved by the instructor. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (1 to 4 lecture hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING NUCLEAR MEDICINE 2200 Nuclear Medicine Procedures II 4 credit hours Applied anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular, skeletal, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, respiratory and endocrine systems. Diagnostic imaging techniques, radiopharmaceutical agents, indications and limitations of nuclear medicine procedures, normal and abnormal pathology, dosimetry. Computer acquisition and processing techniques. Case study critiques, journal review and case study presentations. Prerequisites: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine 1100, 1101, 1103 and 1111 and admission to program or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING NUCLEAR MEDICINE 2202 Nuclear Medicine Procedures III 4 credit hours Applied anatomy and physiology of the central nervous, immune, lymphatic, hematopoietic, exocrine, gastrointestinal systems. Non-imaging tests including Schilling’s, Helibacter pylori and blood volume determination. Advanced topics in nuclear cardiology, tumor imaging, neurology, radioimmunoimaging, radioimmunotherapy and miscellaneous procedures. Diagnostic imaging techniques, radiopharmaceutical agents, indications and limitations of nuclear medicine procedures, normal and abnormal pathology, dosimetry. Computer acquisition and processing techniques. Case study critiques, journal review and case study presentations. Prerequisite: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine 1102 and 2200 or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING NUCLEAR MEDICINE 2211 Clinical Nuclear Medicine II 3 credit hours Second in a three-course sequence of supervised clinical instruction in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Comprehensive study of imaging and non-imaging techniques, instrumentation quality control, patient care, radiopharmacy, computer analysis and quality assurance. Students are expected to demonstrate competency according to defined objectives at prospective clinical affiliates. Prerequisite: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine 1111 or consent of instructor

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING NUCLEAR MEDICINE 2212 Clinical Nuclear Medicine III 3 credit hours Third in a three-course sequence of supervised clinical instruction in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Comprehensive study of imaging and non-imaging techniques, instrumentation quality control, patient care, radiopharmacy, computer analysis and quality assurance. Students are expected to demonstrate competency according to defined objectives at prospective clinical affiliates. Prerequisite: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine 2211 or consent of instructor

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING NUCLEAR MEDICINE 2221 PET/CT 3 credit hours Physics, instrumentation and radiochemistry of PET (Positron Emission Tomography). Quality assurance of the PET and PET-CT (computerized tomography) instrumentation. Physiological, biochemical and pharmacological mechanisms of PET radiopharmaceuticals. Radiation safety and protection. Clinical PET imaging in neurological, cardiovascular, oncological and psychiatric disorders. Image reconstruction and display protocols. Case study presentations and journal review. Prerequisites: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine 2202 and 2211 or consent of instructor (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING NUCLEAR MEDICINE 2222 Nuclear Medicine Review Seminar 1 credit hour Prepares students for the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Examination (NMTCB). Test taking tips and practice exams. Practical application of patient care, human anatomy and physiology, pathology, radiation biology, radiation protection, physics, instrumentation, radiopharmacy, in vivo and in vitro procedures, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures, Positron Emission Tomography. Students will complete a registry review project and a mock registry. Prerequisite: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine 2202 and 2211 or consent of instructor (1 lecture hour)

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