2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
NMDT 428 Radiation Physics
3c-0l-3sh
Applicable aspects of nuclear and atomic physics are covered both in theory and mathematical formulae. Theoretical topics include atomic and nuclear structure, radioactive decay, interactions with matter, and radionuclide production methods. Mathematical concepts discussed are the decay equation, equilibrium, and radiation dosimetry.
NMDT 429 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation
2c-1l-3sh
Covers the basic principles of both in vitro and in vivo instrumentation. The design, operation, and quality control of gas detectors and scintillation detectors are covered. Survey equipment, spectrometers, and stationary imaging devices are presented with their application to nuclear medicine. Hands-on laboratory experience with single channel analyzers and Anger cameras is included.
NMDT 430 Radiation Biology and Radiation Protection
2c-0l-2sh
Topics include ionization and energy transfer; molecules, cellular, tissue, and organ response to radiation; acute and chronic effects of radiation; radiation protection; licensing requirements; recordkeeping; and management of clinical radiation spills.
NMDT 431 In Vivo/In Vitro Non-Imaging
1c-0l-1sh
In vivo clinical nuclear medicine procedures not resulting in images as well as principles of in vitro radioassay are presented. Included are venipuncture, blood volumes, red cell studies, Schillings test, principles of immunology, various types of radioassay, and sensitivity and specificity of procedure.
NMDT 432 Radiopharmaceuticals
3c-0l-3sh
Topics include tracer theory, pharmacological actions, localization methods, radiopharmaceutical properties, radionuclide generators, radiopharmaceutical preparations and quality control, and transient vs. secular equilibrium. Routinely used radiopharmaceuticals are discussed.
NMDT 433 Introduction to Tomographic Imaging
1c-0l-1sh
An introduction to the basic principles of cross-sectional anatomy and tomographic imaging is presented. Topics include body planes and cross-sectional anatomy of the heart, brain, liver, and lumbar spine, as applicable to nuclear medicine, and the theory and application of both SPECT and PET imaging systems.
NMDT 434 Clinical Nuclear Medicine
0c-40l-16sh
Prerequisite: Completion of 77sh at IUP and Phase I and NMI
Students complete 1,320 hours of supervised clinical training at an affiliate hospital. Students receive instruction and participate in the performance of various clinical nuclear medicine procedures, patient care, administrative duties, radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control, equipment quality control, quality assurance, and radiation safety. Students develop both their technical skills and interpersonal communication skills for incorporation into the medical community and to provide high-quality patient care. Only offered on a pass/fail basis.
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