Instrumentation in Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound

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The operating principles of Nuclear Medicine and ultrasound instrumentation are presented. The student should be able to use properly, calibrate, standardize, operate, and do basic troubleshooting for clinical imaging instrumentation, such as scintillation cameras, scanners, ultrasound imaging units and laboratory equipment, such as gamma and beta counters and radiation survey meters. TENU 4215 - Administration of a Nuclear Medicine Facility. One (1) credit. Different aspects of the administration of a Nuclear Medicine laboratory and clinic are discussed. The student should be able to apply basic concepts of administration and management to a Nuclear Medicine Department, including record keeping, quality assur ance programs, safety procedures and other licensing requirements of regulatory agencies. TENU 4225 - Seminar. One (1) credit. A diversity of topics related to Nuclear Medicine Technology are presented with the participation of students and all teaching staff. The student will perform a literature review and prepare a written paper and an oral presentation, on a subject of interest in Nuclear Medicine or Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging.