GE 002 — Principles of Physics — 45 Clock Hours/4.5 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This is a conceptual physics course for non-science majors. This course aims to facilitate student understanding of the rules of nature by learning the foundations. This course covers forces and motion, conservation laws, heat, fluids, vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, sound, and light. Students will study the concepts of physics with minimal application of mathematics. This is a General Education Course.
GE 003 — Conceptual Chemistry with Laboratory — 75 Clock Hours/6 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Conceptual Chemistry is an introductory chemistry course designed to show how chemistry is intimately involved in many aspects of our lives. The course will cover basic concepts in chemistry and their applications. The course covers matter and energy, atoms, ions and compounds, chemical reactions, electronic structure of atoms, states of matter including solutions, acids, and bases, and a brief introduction to nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Students will study the concepts of physics with minimal application of mathematics. This is a chemistry course for non-science majors. This is a General Education Course.
GE 020A — Human Body in Health and Disease I with Lab — 75 Clock Hours/6 Quarter Credit Hours/4 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course is the first of two courses covering the structure and function of human organ systems. The lecture and lab will discuss the basics of the structures and functions of the human body. Between GE 020A and GE 020B, topics on all major organ systems will be examined while considering them in the state of health versus disease. This course is the prerequisite for GE 020B — Human Body in Health & Disease II. This is a General Education Course.
GE 020B — Human Body in Health and Disease II with Lab — 75 Clock Hours/6 Quarter Credit Hours/4 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GE 020A — Human Body in Health & Disease I
This is the second of two courses covering the structure and function of human organ systems. The basics of structures and functions of the human body during lectures and labs will be discussed. Between GE 020A and GE 020B, topics on all major organ systems will be examined while considering them in the state of health versus disease. This is a General Education Course.
GE 112 — Algebra I — 45 Clock Hours/4.5 Quarter Credit Hours/3 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course gives students the math skills that provide a foundation for more advanced courses. Students will explore writing and solving linear and nonlinear equations, powers and exponents, quadratic equations, polynomials and factoring, graphing, and linear inequalities and functions. This is a General Education Course.
GE 230 — Written & Oral Communication — 45 Clock Hours/4.5 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
In this course, students will explore the fundamental analog and digital skills of oral and written communication to help create professional written and verbal communication within their careers. This introduces various methods used to communicate effectively and create a language that articulates information to connect a speaker to an audience. This is a General Education Course.
GEH 301 — Ethics and Law in Health Science — 45 Clock Hours/3 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course examines health law and ethics and their financial and emotional impact on healthcare professionals, patients, and healthcare facilities. Course content includes legal and compliance issues affecting both the employee and employer. Topics include administrative law, professional malpractice, patient rights, risk management, labor law, contract law, and ethical considerations. This is a General Education Course.
NM 111 — Patient Care in Nuclear Medicine — 100 Clock Hours/8 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
The course provides an overview of the technologist’s role in the healthcare system. Patient care principles and practices will be discussed, including ECG monitoring, vital signs, blood collection, aseptic technique, and infection control. Content provides concepts of patient education and considerations for the physical and psychological needs of the patient and their family members. An overview of the healthcare system is provided to outline the structure and functions of various departments within the hospital and outpatient setting.
NM 112 — Introduction to the Science of Nuclear Medicine — 100 Clock Hours/10 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
The course will give the student an overview of nuclear medicine department operations and procedures. Students will explore diagnostic and therapeutic procedures focusing on clinical indications and radiopharmaceutical selection. Nuclear pharmacy concepts, gamma cameras, positron emission tomography (PET), and hybrid imaging equipment will be introduced. An overview of nuclear medicine clinical research and health informatics will be explored.
NM 121 — Radiation Protection & Biology — 75 Clock Hours/7.5 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module I with a “C” or better.
The course provides an overview of the principles of radiation protection, the responsibilities of the technologist for patients, personnel, and the public, and the radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies, and medical organizations. An overview of the principles of radiation interactions with molecules, cells, tissues, and the body and the factors affecting biological response are presented, including acute and chronic effects of radiation. The management of a radiation safety program and regulations will be discussed.
NM 122 — Instrumentation in Nuclear Medicine I — 80 Clock Hours/8 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module I with a “C” or better.
The course provides students with imaging and non-imaging instrumentation principles in nuclear medicine. The course focuses on the function, design, and quality control practices for gas-filled and scintillation detectors, pulse-height analyzers, spectrometers, and counting systems. The course will discuss the components of scintillation camera systems. Nuclear counting statistics will be introduced.
NM 123 — Nuclear Physics, — 60 Clock Hours/6 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module I with a “C” or better.
The course provides general nuclear physics, atomic structure, and radiation concepts. Content includes information about modes of radioactive decay, radionuclide and radiopharmaceutical production, interactions of radiation with matter, and radiation units and quantities. Decay factors, half-life, and activity calculations will be performed.
NM 131 — Nuclear Procedures I — 95 Clock Hours/8.5 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module II with a “C” or better.
The course provides a knowledge base in diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures. The course will discuss anatomy, physiology, and pathology for various body systems and how those concepts apply to nuclear medicine procedures. Students will learn radiopharmaceuticals, medications, the mechanism of action for each procedure, and their contraindications. SPECT and PET imaging tools will be introduced.
NM 132 — Instrumentation in Nuclear Medicine III — 75 Clock Hours/7.5 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module II with a “C” or better.
The course provides students with principles of imaging instrumentation used in nuclear medicine. The course focuses on the function, design, and quality control practices for gamma cameras, positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and hybrid imaging equipment. Digital imaging quality, processing, and reconstruction will be discussed.
NM 141 — Nuclear Procedures II — 60 Clock Hours/6 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module III with a “C” or better.
The course provides a knowledge base in diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. The course will discuss anatomy, physiology, and pathology for various body systems and how they are imaged in nuclear medicine. Students will learn radiopharmaceuticals, medications, the mechanism of action for each procedure, and their contraindications. Nuclear medicine and PET/CT applications discuss tumor and infection imaging.
NM 142 — Nuclear Pharmacy — 60 Clock Hours/6 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module III with a “C” or better.
The course provides an overview of the operations and regulations of the nuclear pharmacy. The content contains the study of major radiopharmaceuticals, production methods, characteristics, and uses in nuclear medicine. The course will discuss radiation regulations, radioactive waste management, radioactive spill emergency response, and special procedures within radiopharmacy. Students will complete a project demonstrating knowledge of nuclear pharmacy operations and practices.
NM 143 — Principles of CT in Nuclear Medicine— 70 Clock Hours/7 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module III with a “C” or better.
The course provides students with computed tomography (CT) imaging principles. This course provides an overview of CT equipment, applications, quality control, injection techniques, image post-processing, and reconstruction basics. Students will learn the basic scanning parameters of the adult patient.
NM 250C — Clinical Practice I — 128 Clock Hours/4 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module IV with a “C” or better.
Clinical experiences provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine imaging procedures, and total quality management. The concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice, and professional development are evaluated through structured, competency-based clinical assignments. Competency levels ensure the patient’s well-being before, during, and following the imaging procedure.
NM 251 — Cross-Sectional Anatomy — 48 Clock Hours/4.5 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module IV with a “C” or better.
The course provides entry-level nuclear medicine students with principles related to sectional anatomy. Course content will overview the body’s transverse, coronal, oblique, and sagittal sectional anatomy. Anatomical landmarks, normal versus abnormal anatomy and pathological processes will be reviewed. Correlations between 3D, CT, MRI, and PET images are explored.
NM 252 — Principles of PET in Nuclear Medicine — 60 Clock Hours/Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module IV with a “C” or better.
The course provides students with principles related to positron emission tomography (PET) and hybrid imaging techniques in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (RMI). This course provides an overview of PET radionuclide production, physics, instrumentation, and image fusion. Students will learn the oncologic, neurologic, and cardiac applications of PET imaging.
NM 253 — Pharmacology, Drug Administration — 54 Clock Hours/4.5 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module IV with a “C” or better.
The course provides basic concepts of pharmacology, venipuncture techniques, and the administration of diagnostic contrast agents and intravenous medications. Students will recognize patient and scenario-specific risks, medication precautions, and contraindications. Preparation and monitoring techniques for medication administration are emphasized. Students will perform venipuncture on a virtual simulator.
NM 260C — Clinical Practice II — 360 Clock Hours/12 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module V with a “C” or better.
Clinical experiences provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine imaging procedures, and total quality management. The concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice, and professional development are evaluated through structured, competency-based clinical assignments. Competency levels ensure the patient’s well-being before, during, and following the imaging procedure.
NM 270C — Clinical Practice III — 384 Clock Hours/12.5 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module VI with a “C” or better.
Clinical experiences provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine imaging procedures, and total quality management. The concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice, and professional development are evaluated through structured, competency-based clinical assignments. Competency levels ensure the patient’s well-being before, during, and following the imaging procedure.
NM 271 — Nuclear Procedures III — 36 Clock Hours/3.5 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module VI with a “C” or better.
The course reviews the program’s core curriculum to prepare students to study for and pass the national credentialing examination. Content will cover the registry content specifications to include patient care and procedures. Students will take mock registry board exams and learn effective studying strategies.
NM 280C — Clinical Practice IV — 360 Clock Hours/12 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module VII with a “C” or better.
Clinical experiences provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine imaging procedures, and total quality management. The concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice, and professional development are evaluated through structured, competency-based clinical assignments. Competency levels ensure the patient’s well-being before, during, and following the imaging procedure.
NM 281 — Nuclear Medicine Capstone — 36 Clock Hours/3.5 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Module VII with a “C” or better.
The course reviews the program’s core curriculum to prepare students to study for and pass the national credentialing examination. Content will cover the registry content specifications to include safety and image production. Students will take mock registry board exams and learn effective studying strategies.
