NM123–NuclearPhysics–60ClockHours/6QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of module I with a “C” or better. Thecourseprovidesgeneralnuclearphysics,atomicstructure,andradiationconcepts.Thecontentincludes 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 beperformed. NM131–NuclearProceduresI–95ClockHours/8.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of module II with a “C” or better. Thecourseprovidesaknowledgebaseindiagnosticnuclearmedicineprocedures.Thecoursewilldiscuss anatomy,physiology, and pathology for various body systems and how those concepts apply to nuclear medicineprocedures.Studentswilllearntheradiopharmaceuticals,medications,andmechanismofactionfor eachprocedureandtheircontraindications.SPECTandPETimagingtoolswillbeintroduced. NM132–InstrumentationinNuclearMedicineII–75ClockHours/7.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of module II with a “C” or better. Thecourseprovidesstudentswithprinciplesofimaginginstrumentationusedinnuclearmedicine.Thecourse focuses on the function, design, and quality control practices for gamma cameras, positron emission tomography(PET),singlephotonemissioncomputedtomography(SPECT),andhybridimagingequipment. Digital imaging quality, processing, and reconstruction will be discussed. NM141–NuclearProceduresII–60ClockHours/6QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of module III with a “C” or better. Thecourseprovidesaknowledgebaseindiagnosticandtherapeuticnuclearmedicineprocedures.Thecourse will discuss anatomy, physiology, and pathology for various body systems and how they are imaged in nuclear medicine. Students will learn the radiopharmaceuticals, medications, and mechanism of action for each procedureandtheircontraindications. Nuclear medicine and PET/CT applications discuss tumor and infection imaging. NM142–NuclearPharmacy–60ClockHours/6QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of module III with a “C” or better. Thecourseprovidesanoverviewoftheoperationsandregulationsofthenuclearpharmacy.Thecontent 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 emergencyresponse,andspecialprocedureswithinradiopharmacy.Studentswillcompleteaproject demonstratingknowledgeofnuclearpharmacyoperationsandpractices. NM143–PrinciplesofCTinNuclearMedicine–70ClockHours/7QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of module III with a “C” or better. Thecourseprovidesstudentswithcomputedtomography(CT)imagingprinciples.Thiscourseprovidesan overviewofCTequipment,applications,qualitycontrol,injection techniques, image post-processing, and reconstruction basics. Students will learn the basic scanning parameters of the adult patient. NM250C–ClinicalPracticeI–128ClockHours/4QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of module IV 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. 280