Nuclear Medicine Field Experience III

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Capstone course in nuclear medicine. Supervised sessions emphasizing team approach to daily operation of a nuclear medicine department. Includes patient care, procedures, radiation safety, quality control, equipment manipulation and patient positioning. Clinical rotations through a variety of specialty areas including nuclear medicine studies of various patient age groups (pediatrics/geriatric) and pathologies. Preparation for employment in nuclear medicine and for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists' examination in Nuclear Medicine to include mock examinations.