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About nuclear medicine course?


Nandu v m 10th Jun, 2019
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Jadav Harsh Hasmukhbhai 13th Jun, 2019

Dear Student,

Here is the information about Nuclear Medicine:

  • It uses radioactive Isotopes for Medical imaging to treat or diagnose diseases.
  • Candidates who complete this course are eligible to become Nuclear Medicine technologists.
  • Programs generally include hands-on clinical experiences under the supervision of a certified nuclear medicine technologist.
  • It prepares students for careers in various medical settings including hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers.

Concepts which are taught:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Medical terminology
  • Radiation
  • nuclear medicine Procedures
  • Radiopharmacology
  • Physics
  • Ethics

List of Courses:

1. Human anatomy and physiology:

  • Students learn about the human body, its components, and its functions.
  • A variety of organ-systems are discussed including The circulatory, skeletal, immune and central nervous systems.
  • Specific organ structures and chemical make-ups that relate to nuclear medicine imaging are covered.
  • Clinical Exposure to human cadavers to study the anatomy of the human body.

2. Radiopharmacy:

  • Radiopharmaceuticals are taught, Radioactive drugs which are made up of an Isotope and carrier molecule that can be safely put in the body to find the area of the body which needs to be diagnosed and how to determine the correct dosage amount.

3. Nuclear Medicine Instruments:

  • The gamma Camera to track and view radioisotopes through gamma rays inside the body.
  • Includes troubleshooting instruments, online correction systems, modifications, and collimators.

4. Clinical Education:

  • It can be broken down into levels or subject areas.
  • They are designated to give the students hands-on experience in a health care setting.
  • Working with a current nuclear medicine technologist or health care professional for professional guidance.
  • Specific areas of study may include Pediatrics, Oncology, Gerontology or Cardiology.

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