Clinical Nuclear Medicine

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Class Hours: 0 Lab/Discussion: 40 Credits: 16 Prerequisite: Completion of 77cr at IUP and Phase I at NMI Description: Student completes 1,320 hours of supervised clinical training at an affiliate hospital. Gives instruction and participates in the performance of various clinical nuclear medicine procedures, patient care, administrative duties, radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control, equipment quality control, quality assurance, and radiation safety. Develops both technical skills and interpersonal communication skills for incorporation into the medical community and to provide high-quality patient care. Previously Offered As: Offered on a pass/fail basis only.