Nuclear Medicine
Sections:
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine (DMIN) is the scientific and clinical
discipline involving the diagnostic and therapeutic use of radionuclides. Simply put,
nuclear medicine specialists help treat disease and image the body.
In the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine (DMIN) program, students learn
the skills necessary to produce high-quality diagnostic images of patients. Nuclear
medicine students are instructed to deliver compassionate patient care; abstract data
from patient records; prepare, calculate and administer radiopharmaceuticals; operate
scanning equipment; perform computer acquisitions; analyze patient studies; and assist
the physician when necessary.
The curriculum for this 15-month program includes clinical nuclear medicine, nuclear
medicine procedures, nuclear physics, radiation detection with imaging and non-imaging
instrumentation, radiation safety, radiation biology, radioactive material regulations,
radiopharmacy, positron emission tomography, computer applications and patient care.
The student also spends three days a week at the clinical affiliate and two days
a week at the college.
All applicants must complete the PSB-HOAE exam.
Accreditation Status
The DMIN program is accredited through the Joint Review Committee of Educational
Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Gainful Employment Information
View information about this program, including estimated cost and employment opportunities.
Joanne Metler, Coordinator
Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 2207L, (630) 942-3065
Health and Sciences Division
Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 1220, (630) 942-8331
Resources:
Pathophysiology Panorama Video
10th Annual Pathophysiology Panorama
More than 70 students from the COD Diagnostic Medical Imaging programs in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine and Sonography will display posters and other media featuring a variety of diseases and pathologies that have been detected using various imaging modalities.
2012 College of DuPage
