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Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Instructional Package
Term: Summer 2013
Course Prefix: NMT 109
Course Title: Special Topics in Nuclear Medicine
Rationale for the Course: This course is the study of the procedures and methodology of nuclear medicine scans. This course will prepare the student for taking the national certification examination.
Course Description: This course covers a variety of topics in nuclear medicine.
Prerequisites: No academic prerequisites. Must be an NMT7 student.
Required Materials: Steves’ Review of Nuclear Medicine Technology, Bolus, Brady, Fourth Edition, Society of Nuclear Medicine, publisher
Additional Requirements: None required. Instructor will also reference from the following: Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Technology and Techniques, Christian and Waterstram-Rich, Seventh Edition, Mosby and Elselvier publishers. Practical Mathematics in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Wells, Society of Nuclear Medicine, publisher. Nuclear Medicine Technology: Procedures and Quick Reference, 2nd Edition, Shackett, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, publishers.
Principles and Practices of Nuclear Medicine, Early and Sodee, 2nd Edition, Mosby publishers.
Technical Requirements: Scientific calculator with natural and anti-natural log function.
Attention HGTC Students:
The faculty and administration of HGTC are committed to enhancing your learning experience at the College through improved methods of instruction and support services. For information on Student Support Services or questions about your curriculum program, please refer to your Wavenet Homepage.
Evaluation of Required Course Measures/Artifacts
Methods of Instruction: Lecture, discussion, Power Points, note taking, AV materials, problem solving, class handouts, group and independent work.
Methods of Evaluation: Exams, quizzes and assignments comprise your grade. Grades are assigned according to raw score divided by total possible points. Grading scale is as follows:
Grading System:
92 – 100 A The raw score is weighed as follows:
83 – 91 B Exams: 70%
74 – 82 C Quizzes and Assignments 30%
65 – 73 D 100%
64 and below F
Class Preparation: Students must come to class prepared, with assigned reading and any accompanying assignment(s) completed.
Types of Questions: Questions will be based on knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis and evaluation skills. Questions will be in multiple-choice, short answer, true and false, matching formats and short essays may be incorporated.
Grades earned in courses impact academic progression and financial aid status. Before withdrawing from a course, be sure to talk with your instructor and financial aid counselor about the implications of that course of action. Ds, Fs, Ws, WFs and Is also negatively impact academic progression and financial aid status.
The Add/Drop Period is the first 5 days of the semester for full term classes. Add/Drop periods are shorter for accelerated format courses. The following week of the semester is Financial Aid Attendance Verification period. You must attend at least one meeting of all of your classes during that period. If you do not, you will be dropped from the course(s) and your Financial Aid will be reduced accordingly.
SSTC
The SSTC is an excellent place for you to go if you need help. The SSTC offers to all students the following free resources:
1. Student and professional tutors (appointments recommended) for most major subject areas
2. Writing Center Support Services (appointments recommended) for writing, reading, and basic English developmental skills
3. Student success, academic, and technology support resources
a. Online Resource Center (www.hgtc.edu/sstclinks)
b. DVDs for Test Taking Strategies and Writing Skills
c. Reading Comprehension, Time Management or Study Skills Packets
d. Microsoft Office 2010 Guides
e. D2L Guides
f. And Much More….
4. Workshops on college success skills, technology, and D2L for online courses
5. General technology assistance
The SSTC wants you to have the opportunity to use the free resources that they offer to students in house and online on their website: www.hgtc.edu/sstc. To schedule a tutoring session or appointment with staff, please call one of the following locations: SSTC Conway, 349-7872; SSTC Grand Strand, 477-2113; and SSTC Georgetown, 520-1455. Room locations are posted on the SSTC website.
Course Outline
Unit I
Chapter 1 Radiation Protection and Federal Regulations Steves’ P. 3
Chapter 2 Patient Care P. 14
Chapter 3 Radiopharmaceuticals, Interventional Drugs, and Introduction
To Radiopharmacology P. 25
Chapter 4 Math and Radiation Physics Primer P. 36
Exam Unit I
Unit II
Chapter 5 Instrumentation and Basic Counting Statistics Steves’ P. 42
Chapter 6 Instrumentation Quality Control P. 52
Chapter 7 Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography
Operating Principles P. 63
Exam Unit II
Unit III
Chapter 8 Health Informatics and Introduction to Research Models Steves’ P. 73
Chapter 9 Cardiovascular System P. 77
Chapter 10 Central Nervous System P. 94
Chapter 11 Endocrine System P. 107
Exam Unit III
Unit IV
Chapter 12 Gastrointestinal System Steves’ P. 114
Chapter 13 Genitourinary System P. 127
Chapter 14 Respiratory System P. 135
Chapter 15 Skeletal System P. 140
Exam Unit IV
Unit V
Chapter 16 Infection/Inflammation Imaging Steves’ P. 145
Chapter 17 Nuclear Oncology P. 149
Chapter 18 Hematopoietic System P. 155
Chapter 19 Radionuclide Therapy P. 165
Exam Unit V
Review for Final Exam
Final Exam
This syllabus is subject to change; however, every effort will be made to adhere to it.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Assess and develop criteria used in doing a specific procedure such as lung perfusion exam.
2. Describe each study using correct terminology, proper radiopharmaceutical, route of administration, processing, normal and abnormal results, clinical indications and contraindications.
3. Identify studies based on film reproductions.
4. Perform all mathematical calculations involved in nuclear medicine.
5. Be didactically prepared to sit for the national certification examination.
Instructor’s Personal Information Sheet
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Class Preparation: Students must come to class prepared, with assigned reading and any accompanying assignment(s) completed.
Attendance: In this class, a student must not exceed 2 absences. An oral warning will result after the first absence. A 2nd absence results in a final, written warning. Any further absence is grounds for dismissal.
Tardy Policy: Students should be on time. Three tardies constitutes an absence and a warning letter will be issued. A fourth tardy results in a final written warning and a fifth tardy can result in dismissal from class.
Make-Up Test Policy: The student must call the instructor within 24 hours of the missed test time. If the student fails to call the instructor, they will not be permitted to take a make-up exam. If the student does make the required call, they may make up the test on the following scheduled class time. Quizzes will not be made up. If a quiz is not taken, a grade of 0 will be issued.
Academic Integrity: Students are expected to be forthright and honest in their academic endeavors. Any form of academic dishonesty will be dealt with according to the HGTC’s and the Medical Imaging Sciences program policies on academic dishonesty.
As part of the SACS Quality Enhancement Project, the College has developed a Guided Plan for Success. Part of the effectiveness of this program is to identify and evaluate students who are not achieving the expected outcomes in class. Students receiving scores below 74% will be required to meet with their instructor to review the evaluation. Students identified as needing additional help will be referred to the Student Success and Technology Center for study skills and tutoring.
Cell phones, beepers, pagers, and other electronic devices will be turned off prior to coming into class. If any device goes off during class, the student will be asked to leave and will be charged with an absence. NO EXCUSES. If an emergency exists, please notify instructor prior to class. If there are any questions, please ask.
Revised 08/2012