• NUCM 2208: Radiopharmacology

  2.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  Basic principles of radiopharmacy and pharmacology as practiced in the nuclear medicine laboratory; special emphasis on radionuclide and radiopharmaceutical preparations, radiation safety, quality control procedures and operation of equipment. [S]
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• NUCM 2215: Clinical Procedures 2

  2.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  Biological, molecular, physiological and anatomical aspects of nuclear medicine clinical procedures. Gastrointestinal, genitourinary and endocrine systems; radionuclide therapy, intro to in-vivo non-imaging procedures, in-vitro procedures, and healthcare administration. [S]
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• NUCM 2312: Adv Instrument Rad Biology

  3.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  Principles of advanced instrumentation to include: single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), computer applications, medical informatics, and statistics. An in depth review of radiation protection, biology and physics as related to nuclear medicine.
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• NUCM 2325: Clinical Procedures 3

  3.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  Biological, physiological and anatomical aspects of nuclear medicine clinical procedures. Central nervous system, Immunology, tumor and inflammatory processes, positron emission tomography (PET), and preparation for national registries.
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• NUCM 2335: Computed Tomography Nuc Med Tc

  3.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  This is a course in Computed Tomography (CT) as it relates to nuclear medicine and CT whole body imaging. It also provides formal didactic information on CT whole body imaging. Topics included in this course are patient care and management, whole body cross-sectional anatomy, pathology, imaging procedures with protocols, attenuation correction, quality control and radiation protection
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• NUCM 2607: Practicum Nuclear Medicine 1

  6.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  Clinical experience allowing students to assimilate methods, theory, and techniques into clinical practice; must demonstrate acceptable level of progression in clinical competency culminating in mastery of all required clinical competencies defined by the Joint Review Committee on Education Programs in Nuclear Medicine as Essential; Satisfactory/No Credit grading. Prereq(s): Acceptance into the Nuclear Medicine Program. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program. Coreq(s): NUCM 2200, 2301, 2104, NM 2215, 208. [F]
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• NUCM 2617: Practicum Nuclear Medicine 2

  6.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  Clinical experience allowing students to assimilate methods, theory, and techniques into clinical practice; must demonstrate acceptable level of progression in clinical competency culminating in mastery of all required clinical competencies defined by the Joint Review Committee on Education Programs in Nuclear Medicine as Essential; Satisfactory/No Credit grading. [S]
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• NUCM 2627: Practicum Nuclear Medicine 3

  6.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  Clinical experience allowing students to assimilate methods, theory, and techniques into clinical practice; must demonstrate acceptable level of progression in clinical competency culminating in mastery of all required clinical competencies defined by the Joint Review Committee on Education Programs in Nuclear Medicine as Essential
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• NUCM 2637: CT Practicum for Nuclear Med

  6.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  Computed tomography (CT) clinical education course allowing students to assimilate methods, theory, and techniques learned in the didactic course with clinical experience. The objective during the 225 hours of clinical experience is to develop a student who is technically competent and capable of interacting in the healthcare environment in a manner, which maximizes value to the system. Arrangements for clinical education are made by the students at a suitable CT facility within their geographical area. Students will demonstrate an acceptable level of progression in clinical competency throughout the course.
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• NUCM 2990: Special Topic Nuclear Medicine

  1.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course builds on previously acquired knowledge and skills. Lecture and simulated laboratory experience prepares the student to perform patient care utilizing critical thinking and advanced clinical skills
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