Clinical Nuclear Practicum II
General
Prefix
NMDT
Course Number
413
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Description
Capstone course for students electing the Nuclear Medicine Technology major. Clinical use of radionuclides in vitro and in patients for diagnostic purposes. Supervised use of radionuclides in vitro and in patients for diagnostic purposes. Lab. Requirement: acceptance into a hospital program.
Credits
Min
1
Max
9
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Use safe, proper, professional, and ethical patient care methods.
Outcome
Practice safe and effective radiation protection techniques.
Outcome
Select the appropriate instrumentation for imaging and non-imaging procedures, perform quality control, and set up the proper protocol for use.
Outcome
Use the computer for processing and data analysis, perform quality control, and display the data in the appropriate format.
Outcome
Receive, prepare, administer, and properly dispose of the appropriate radiopharmaceutical in accordance with federal regulations.
Outcome
Identify normal and abnormal tracer uptake and some common clinical indications that they may represent for all organ systems.
Outcome
Use diagnostic procedures according to accepted protocol.