NUMT Nuclear Medicine Technology - Course Descriptions
NUMT 1000 Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will provide students with an introduction to nuclear medicine technology through the exploration of how radiation and detection equipment are used to perform clinical procedures. The course is divided into sections with progressively building content. Covered concepts include an introduction to radiation, detectors used for measuring radiation, and how radiation is used to create clinical images. There will be a focus on gamma camera components, acquisition techniques, Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) reconstruction, and quality control. Additional content on scintillation detectors, semiconductors, and survey meters will also be covered.
FORMAT:
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Nuclear Medicine Technology
NUMT 1010 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will provide students with the opportunity to expand upon their knowledge of instrumentation and quality control in nuclear medicine. Methods of acquisition, image enhancement and reconstruction, motion and attenuation correction, post-acquisition processing, and qualitative image analysis will be explored in detail. Emphasis will be placed on gamma camera instrumentation as well as Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) theory, practical applications, and quality control procedures. In addition, students will gain the ability to design and critique a nuclear medicine quality assurance program.
FORMAT:
- Lecture
- Lab
- Online Delivery
FORMAT COMMENTS: Online delivery via OWL (some content and supplemental material)
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES:
NUMT 1500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Nuclear Medicine Technology
NUMT 1020 Nuclear Medicine Clinical Procedures I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will provide students with their first introduction to nuclear medicine clinical procedures. Students will gain the knowledge and clinical skills required to perform skeletal, genitourinary, and tumour/inflammatory procedures in nuclear medicine. With a patient-centered focus, students will learn image critique and interpretation, radiopharmaceutical distribution, appropriateness, protocol review, data analysis, relevant pathologies, the effects of pharmacologic agents, and procedural troubleshooting. In addition, students will be introduced to the clinical environment which will enable them to observe, develop, and practice these skills.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: clinical 6 hours
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
NUMT 1000.03,
HSCE 1000.03,
HSCE 2020.03,
HSCE 1020.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Nuclear Medicine Technology
NUMT 1500 Nuclear Medicine Clinical Practicum I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This clinical practicum will introduce students to the dynamics of a nuclear medicine and diagnostic imaging department through a full-time, immersive, eight-week clinical placement. Students will gain familiarity with departmental procedures and will be able to apply previously learned professional practice skills and procedural theory. Emphasis will be placed on the development of clinical skills in skeletal, genitourinary, and tumor/inflammatory systems and professional skills when interacting with patients and healthcare professionals. Students will also strive to achieve increased proficiency in communication, patient care, image acquisition and assessment, instrumentation, and quality control.
FORMAT COMMENTS: Full-time rotations in clinical settings
PREREQUISITES:
HSCE 1010.03,
HSCE 2030.03,
NUMT 1020.03,
HSCE 1030.03,
PHYC 1320.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Nuclear Medicine Technology
NUMT 2000 Radiopharmacy
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will provide students with an introduction to all aspects of radiopharmaceutical preparation as it relates to nuclear medicine practice. Classification of radiopharmaceuticals, the production of nuclides, generator construction and elution, labeling methods, radiopharmaceutical reconstitution, and pharmaceutical standards will be explored in detail. Emphasis will be placed on preparing, assaying, dispensing, calculating, safe handling and storage of radiopharmaceuticals and pharmacologic agents. A comprehensive overview of quality assurance will be covered with a focus on radiopharmaceutical and equipment quality control. In addition, this course will provide a review of relevant radiation safety regulations, record keeping, and safe practices as well as an introduction to diagnostic and therapeutic isotopes and their clinical applications.
FORMAT:
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES:
NUMT 1010.03,
NUMT 2010.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Nuclear Medicine Technology
NUMT 2010 Nuclear Medicine Clinical Procedures II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will provide students with the knowledge and clinical skills required to perform central nervous, respiratory, and gastrointestinal procedures in nuclear medicine. With a patient-centered focus, students will learn image critique and interpretation, radiopharmaceutical distribution, appropriateness, protocol review, data analysis, relevant pathologies, the effects of pharmacologic agents, and procedural troubleshooting. In addition, students will spend time in the clinical environment which will enable them to observe, develop, and practice these skills.
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: Clinical lab 4 hours
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
TUTORIAL HOURS PER WEEK: 1
PREREQUISITES:
NUMT 1500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Nuclear Medicine Technology
NUMT 2020 Nuclear Medicine Clinical Procedures III
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will provide students with the knowledge and clinical skills required to perform endocrine and cardiovascular procedures in nuclear medicine. With a patient-centered focus, students will learn image critique and interpretation, radiopharmaceutical distribution, appropriateness, protocol review, data analysis, relevant pathologies, the effects of pharmacologic agents, and procedural troubleshooting. In addition, students will spend time in the clinical environment which will enable them to observe, develop, and practice these skills.
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: clinical 4 hours, tutorial 1.5 hours
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
NUMT 1010.03,
NUMT 2010.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Nuclear Medicine Technology
NUMT 2500 Nuclear Medicine Practicum II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This clinical practicum will enable students to integrate patient care principles and previously acquired core and discipline-specific theory into clinical practice through a full-time, immersive, eight-week clinical placement. Students will consolidate concepts, theories, and skills in performing a variety of nuclear medicine procedures. They will be exposed to image evaluation, patient management/care, radiopharmaceutical preparation, and quality control. Students will be provided with the opportunity to take an active role in clinical rotations and gain independence and competence in patient interviews, injections, and a variety of nuclear medicine imaging procedures.
FORMAT COMMENTS: Full-time rotations in clinical settings
PREREQUISITES:
NUMT 2000.03,
NUMT 2020.03
RESTRICTIONS: RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Nuclear Medicine Technology
NUMT 3020 Positron Emission Tomography
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will provide students with knowledge and understanding of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) physics, instrumentation, and quality control. The clinical applications of PET/CT in oncology, neurology, cardiology, infection/inflammation, and pediatrics will be covered in detail. In addition, a variety of PET radiopharmaceuticals will be discussed along with their corresponding clinical applications. Students will be introduced to radiation safety practices in PET/CT and how they differ from general nuclear medicine. Cyclotron physics, generators, and radiopharmaceutical synthesis will also be explored. PET radiopharmaceutical production and quality control, scanner instrumentation, equipment quality control, and imaging techniques will be covered with an emphasis on 18F FDG imaging, including clinical indications, normal bio-distribution, variants, artifacts, and pathological findings.
FORMAT: Tutorial
FORMAT COMMENTS: On line delivery; weekly tutorials
PREREQUISITES:
HSCE 3020.03,
NUMT 3220.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor o f Health Science students in the professional stream of Nuclear Medicine Technology
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
NUMT 3210 Non-Imaging Procedures
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This clinical education course will provide students with the opportunity to apply theory to clinical practice through an immersive three-week clinical placement focused on non-imaging, therapeutic, and emerging theranostic procedures in nuclear medicine. Students will be required to achieve competency in white blood cell labelling, thyroid uptakes, radioiodine treatments, glomerular filtration rates, and small equipment quality control. Proper lab technique and radiation safety will be emphasized, in addition to professional interactions with patients and interprofessional health care providers. Students will assess, modify, and apply instrumentation applications for each procedure performed. 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 3500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Nuclear Medicine Technology
NUMT 3220 General Imaging I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This clinical education course will provide students with the opportunity to expand upon their knowledge and understanding of all nuclear medicine practices and procedures. Students will apply theory to practice through an immersive clinical placement, with an emphasis on the application and evaluation of general imaging procedures as they relate to patient management. Prior to the completion of this course, students will be required to obtain a minimum number of general imaging clinical competencies, achieved through assessment by faculty and preceptors. Students will assess, modify, and apply instrumentation applications for each procedure performed. 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
RESTRICTIONS: Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Nuclear Medicine Technology
NUMT 3222 General Imaging II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This clinical education course will provide students with the opportunity to expand upon their knowledge and understanding of all nuclear medicine practices and procedures. Students will apply theory to practice through an immersive clinical placement, with an emphasis on the application and evaluation of general imaging procedures as they relate to patient management. Prior to the completion of this course, students will be required to obtain a minimum number of general imaging clinical competencies, achieved through assessment by faculty and preceptors. Students will assess, modify, and apply instrumentation applications for each procedure performed. 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 3220.03,
HSCE 3020.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
NUMT 3230 Cardiac Imaging
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Students will apply theory to clinical practice by performing procedures involving the cardiovascular system. Application and evaluation of acquisition and processing of nuclear cardiology procedures with a focus on stress imaging (treadmill and medication induced) and wall motion imaging will be emphasized. Students will be able to assess, modify and apply instrumentation applications for each procedure performed. Quality Control procedures, evaluation and trouble-shooting techniques will be utilized to optimize efficiency and validate 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
NUMT 3240 Pediatric Imaging
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This clinical education course will provide students with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and understanding of nuclear medicine practice in the care of pediatric patients and their families. Students will further develop their radiopharmacy, radiation safety and patient care skills through an immersive three-week clinical placement in a pediatric nuclear medicine department. Emphasis will be placed on the role of nuclear medicine in the diagnosis and management of pediatric-specific pathologies and conditions. Students will assess, modify, and apply instrumentation applications for each procedure performed. 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 3500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Nuclear Medicine Technology
NUMT 3500 Clinical Practicum In Nuclear Medicine Technology III
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This clinical practicum will provide students with the opportunity to achieve competency in nuclear medicine practice though a full-time, immersive, eight-week clinical placement. Students will be required to consolidate and apply all previously acquired core and discipline-specific theory and clinical skills into practice. Emphasis will be placed on achieving competency in all general and non-imaging nuclear medicine procedures, as well as CT, radiopharmacy, and when available, PET/CT. Students will be provided with the opportunity to expand upon their knowledge and understanding of the broader healthcare system through observational learning experiences in affiliated clinical departments.
FORMAT COMMENTS: Full-time rotations in clinical settings
PREREQUISITES:
NUMT 3200.03,
NUMT 3222.03,
NUMT 3230.03,
NUMT 3020.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Nuclear Medicine Technology
NUMT 4000 Spec Practice Nuclear Medicine
CREDIT HOURS: 12
FORMAT: Lecture
NUMT 4001 SP NUCLEAR MEDICINE part I
CREDIT HOURS: 6
NOTES: Students taking this course must register in and complete NUMT 40001.06 and
NUMT 4002.06 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: Students taking this course must register in and complete NUMT 40001.06 and
NUMT 4002.06 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively.
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to students in Nuclear Medicine Technology
EXCLUSIONS: NUMT 4000XY.12
NUMT 4002 SP NUCLEAR MEDICINE part II
CREDIT HOURS: 6
NOTES: Students taking this course must register in and complete NUMT 40001.06 and
NUMT 4002.06 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: Students taking this course must register in and complete NUMT 40001.06 and
NUMT 4002.06 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively.
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to students in Nuclear Medicine Technology
EXCLUSIONS: NUMT 4000XY.12
NUMT 4100 Specialty Practice I/Specialty Practice II
CREDIT HOURS: 6
Specialty practice affords students the opportunity to attain additional competence and knowledge in a specialty practice area. There are three components to specialty practice: clinical, contextual and theoretical. Specialty Practice is arranged through consultation with the program advisor.
PREREQUISITES:
NUMT 3500.03 for entry level students; Post diploma students must consult with the post diploma advisor to ensure the necessary prerequisites have been met.
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Nuclear Medicine Technology. Enrolment may be limited due to clinical site availability.