| NUCM315 |
An introduction to radiation protection topics which are common to Radiography and Nuclear Medicine. Topics to be covered include, radiation units, radioactivity, radiation sources, background radiation, biological effects of radiation, dose limits, radiation shielding, methods of dose reduction and regulations. Restriction: enrolled in RADS degree program. |
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| NUCM320 |
Practical experience in the performance of clinical nuclear medicine studies under direct supervision of certified technologists and staff physicians. Includes competency examinations, patient care assessment, radiopharmaceutical reconstitution, oral exams and CPR certification. {Fall} Restriction: enrolled in RADS degree program. |
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| NUCM354 |
Review of basic chemistry; principles of radiopharmacy/radiochemistry including radiopharmaceutical preparation dose calculation, quality control and federal/state regulations. {Fall} Restriction: enrolled in RADS degree program. |
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| NUCM360 |
A study of the physical properties of nuclear medicine and the spectroscopy and instrumentation utilized in tomographic imaging. Emphasis on instrumentation for radiation detection and measurement in a nuclear pharmacy or nuclear medicine environment. Restriction: enrolled in RADS degree program. |
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| NUCM365 |
A continuation of student assigned rotations for clinical practicum at our affiliate facilities.
Prerequisite: 320. {Spring} Restriction: enrolled in RADS degree program. |
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7.33 |
29.33 |
| NUCM375 |
Principles of nuclear physics, ionization chambers, G-M tubes, scintillation and solid state detectors, associated electronics and quality control procedures. {Fall} Restriction: enrolled in RADS degree program. |
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| NUCM385 |
Foundations of single photon emission computed tomograph (SPECT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic source imaging (MSI). {Spring} Prerequisite: 360. Restriction: enrolled in RADS degree program. |
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7.33 |
16.00 |
| NUCM390 |
Principles and practical aspects of performing radioimmunoassay and competitive protein-binding assays, ferrokinetics, blood volumes, RBC survival, G.I. blood loss and Schilling?s studies. Restriction: enrolled in RADS degree program. |
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10.67 |
| NUCM392 |
An interactive interdisciplinary case study seminar in film interpretation integrating x-ray, CT, MRI, sonography and nuclear medicine. Restriction: enrolled in RADS degree program. |
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13.33 |
| NUCM396 |
Basic anatomy and pathophysiology, methods of localization, radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear instrumentation and imaging techniques. {Spring} Restriction: enrolled in RADS degree program. |
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7.33 |
20.00 |
| NUCM400 |
A continuation of student rotation through the division of nuclear medicine at The University of New Mexico Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital and Veterans Administration Medical Center. {Summer}
Prerequisite: 365. Restriction: enrolled in RADS degree program. |
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| NUCM412 |
Interaction of alpha, beta, electromagnetic and high LET particle radiations from nuclear interactions and disintegrations with biologic material. {Summer} Restriction: enrolled in RADS degree program. |
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| NUCM415 |
Continuation of 396. Prerequisite: 396. {Summer} Restriction: enrolled in RADS degree program. |
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