Bachelor of Health Science Degree Program - Radiopharmacy NUMT 3200   Radiopharmacy
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This clinical education course will provide students with exposure to the daily operations and skills related to radiopharmacy practice in the clinical environment. Students will integrate radiopharmacy theory and practice through an immersive three-week clinical placement. Generator elution, product preparation, and performance of quality control procedures will be practiced. Record keeping and documentation of daily operations will be expanded upon from NUMT 2000. Emphasis will be placed on efficiency and organization in order to respond to the dynamic nature of a nuclear medicine department. Students will also gain exposure to non-routine radiopharmacy responsibilities such as: dilutions, stock solutions, radiopharmacy research, and quality improvement. Quality control procedures, evaluation, and troubleshooting techniques will be used to optimize outcomes and ensure validity of results.
FORMAT COMMENTS: Clinical Education Course
PREREQUISITES: NUMT 2500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Nuclear Medicine Technology