NM251–Cross-SectionalAnatomy–48ClockHours/4.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of module IV with a “C” or better. Thecourseprovidesentry-levelnuclearmedicinestudentswithprinciplesrelatedtosectionalanatomy.Course content will provide an overview of the body’s transverse, coronal, oblique, and sagittal sectional anatomy. Anatomicallandmarksandnormalversusabnormalanatomyandpathologicalprocesseswillbereviewed. Correlations between 3D, CT, MRI, and PET images are explored. NM252–PrinciplesofPETinNuclearMedicine–60ClockHours/QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of module IV with a “C” or better. Thecourseprovidesstudentswithprinciplesrelatedtopositronemissiontomography(PET)andhybridimaging techniques in computed tomography(CT)andmagneticresonanceimaging(MRI).Thiscourseprovidesan overviewofPETradionuclideproduction,physics,instrumentation,andimagefusion.Studentswilllearnthe oncologic, neurologic, and cardiac applications of PET imaging. NM253–Pharmacology,DrugAdministration,andVenipuncture–54ClockHours/4.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of module IV with a “C” or better. BLS class completion with current certification. Thecourseprovidesbasicconceptsofpharmacology,venipuncturetechniques,andadministeringdiagnostic contrast agents and intravenous medications. Students will recognize patient and scenario-specific risks, medicationprecautions, and contraindications. Preparation and monitoring techniques for medication administration are emphasized. Students will perform venipuncture on a virtual simulator. NM260C–ClinicalPracticeII–360ClockHours/12QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of module V with a “C” or better. Clinical experiences are designed to provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of diagnostic andtherapeuticnuclearmedicineimagingprocedures,andtotalqualitymanagement.Teampractice, patient-centered clinical practice, and professional development are evaluated through structured, competency-basedclinical assignments. Competency levels ensure the patient’s well-being before, during, and following the imaging procedure. NM270C–ClinicalPracticeIII–384ClockHours/12.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of module VI with a “C” or better. Clinical experiences are designed to provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of diagnostic andtherapeuticnuclearmedicineimagingprocedures,andtotalqualitymanagement.Teampractice, patient-centered clinical practice, and professional development are evaluated through structured, competency-basedclinical assignments. Competency levels ensure the patient’s well-being before, during, and following the imaging procedure. NM271–NuclearProceduresIII–36ClockHours/3.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: 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, including patient care and procedures. Students will take mock registry board exams and learn effective studying strategies. NM280C–ClinicalPracticeIV–360ClockHours/12QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of module VII with a “C” or better. Clinical experiences are designed to provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of diagnostic andtherapeuticnuclearmedicineimagingprocedures,andtotalqualitymanagement.Teampractice, patient-centered clinical practice, and professional development are evaluated through structured, competency-basedclinical assignments. Competency levels ensure the patient’s well-being before, during, and following the imaging procedure. NM281–NuclearMedicineCapstone–36ClockHours/3.5QuarterCreditHours 281