Radiochemistry and Radiopharmacy Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

NMTT-2301-001 Radiochemistry and Radiopharmacy

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: CHEM 1305 or equivalent course

Course Description

Includes radioactive decay and production of radionuclides. Emphasis on radiopharmaceuticals and their ideal characteristics, biodistribution and clinical applications. Incorporates quality control tests and mathematical equations.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT:  Technology and Techniques, 7^th Edition, Christian

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\ Practical Mathematics in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Wells

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\ Review of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 4^th Edition, Steves

Supplies

Scientific Calculator

The ability to create electronic documents through Google docs, word docs, PDF. Ability to scan/create/upload documents to blackboard

Student Performance

Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) Course Description: Basic concepts of radiochemistry and radiopharmacy including the atomic structure, radioactive decay, and production of various radionuclides. Emphasis on radiopharmaceuticals and their ideal characteristics, biodistribution, and clinical applications; the various dosage forms in which they may be dispensed; quality control tests; and their formation and dispensing. End-of-Course Outcomes: Analyze the concepts of radiopharmacy; explain atomic structures and electronic configuration of atoms; describe various methods of radionuclide production and radiolabeling; interpret the mechanism of localization of various radiopharmaceuticals; cite quality control tests of various radiopharmaceuticals; identify radiation safety practices; and relate federal and state regulations governing the use of radiopharmaceuticals.

The Master Educational Plan of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program requires these objectives to be met:

            Calculate radioactive decay using half-life.

            Analyze decay charts.

            Analyze universal decay chart.

            Perform pre-calibration calculations.

            Calculate specific concentration.

            Calculate dose volume.

            Calculate total activity needed to provide specific number of kits or doses.

            Calculate total volume to be added to kit.

            Calculate patient dosage based on activity per unit weight.

            Perform unit dose adjustments.

            Perform pediatric dose adjustments using Clark’s formula.

            Perform pediatric dose adjustments using body surface area (BSA).

            Perform pediatric dose adjustments using Talbot’s nomogram.

            Calculate minimum/maximum pediatric dosage.

            Calculate MAA lung perfusion particles.

            Calculate I-131 capsule dosage.

            Calculate Mo-99 generator yield based on efficiency of the generator.

            Calculate Mo-99/Tc99m generator yield based on decay.

            Calculate allowable Mo-99 content in generator eluate.

            Calculate allowable alumina content in generator eluate.

            Calculate eluate expiration time based on Mo-99 content.

            Perform chromatography calculations.

            Identify characteristics of radiopharmaceuticals from task analysis.

            Identify half-lives of radiopharmaceuticals listed on task analysis.

            Define valence state of Tc99m in relation to prescribed kits.

            Identify various types of generators.

            Identify chelating agents, reducing agents, additives, preservatives in kits.

            Describe the operations of a nuclear pharmacy.

            Identify diagnostic uses of radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine.

            Identify therapeutic uses of radiopharmaceuticals.

            Describe quality control measures in the use of radiopharmaceuticals.

            Describe the use of monoclonal antibodies.

            Define molecular imaging.

            Write professional paper/engage in health sciences research methods.

            Pass major exams and other graded assignments with final grade of C or better.

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Grading Criteria

REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS

Grading Criteria:

The course will consist of the following activities to be scored for course credit:

1. Assignments/Quizzes/DB/Presentations (15%) Major Exams (85%) Comprehensive Final Exam (counts as major exam). 
2. Research Paper-will be graded per rubric and count as major exam grade.
3. A passing grade for each exam is expected.  If a student does not pass an exam, the student is assigned an "at risk score", prompting them to engage in mandatory remediation (review) for the exam that the student did not pass.  If a second exam is not passed, the student will be assigned an automatic course grade of "F", and must enroll in the course at a later date, causing the student to not graduate on time. If a student fails one test, and then fails the final, it will be addressed case by case. 
4. The course content is comprehensive in nature so that students are expected to carry information from one semester to the next.
5. NOTE:  A study guide, chapter objectives and key terms will be completed out of class and will be used to prepare for exams utilizing textbooks and powerpoint lecture.  This study guide with chapter objectives and key terms will be utilized and turned in by each student prior to each exam.  Failure to turn in the study guide/key terms/objectives will result in a drop in a letter grade  (10 points) for each exam that the notes are linked to. *NOTE* ALL math assignments will be counted as a grade worth 100 points, however these are also you study guide to your math exams; therefore if a math assignment is not turned a grade of zero will be given as well as a letter grade drop (10 points) on the exam it is linked to. Math assignments must show work or they will be counted as wrong. 
6. Any assignments or quizzes missed will result in a zero.
7. A student may not make over a 100 on an exam even with bonus points. Bonus points may not be applied to another exam.
8. NOTE: Math section assignments will be completed in and out of class and will be used to prepare for exams utilizing textbooks, videos, and lecture/lab.  

FINAL GRADE EVALUATION (NO ROUNDING of grade)

A= 94.5-100            C=74.5-84.4

B=84.5-94.4            F=less than 74.5

MAKE-UP POLICY

If a student is absent on the day of a major exam, quiz, or the day that a topic outline is due, the work will be graded as follows:

1. In order to be fair to students who take scheduled exams at the designated time, makeup exams will lose 15% of the original value.
2. Major exams must be made up within one school day.
3. Class activities cannot be made up.  It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor to acquire information on missed content.
4. NOTE:  Other arrangements may be made with instructor’s permission on a case-by-case basis.  It is the sole responsibility of the student to communicate the need for other options regarding make-up policies.

Attendance

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\ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  It is the responsibility of the student to attend class so that learning objectives are met successfully.  Prompt arrival is expected.  Attendance will be recorded.

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\ If a student is absent on the day of a major exam or class activity, the work will be graded as follows:

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1. \ In order to be fair to students who take scheduled exams at the designated time, makeup exams will lose 15% of the original value.
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2. \ Major exams must be made up within one school day.
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3. \ Class activities cannot be made up.  It is the responsibility of the student to get in touch with the instructor to acquire information if absent from class.
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4. \ NOTE:  Other arrangements may be made with instructor’s permission on a case-by-case basis.  It is the sole responsibility of the student to communicate the need for other options regarding make-up policies.
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Additional Information

The course content is aligned with the Master Educational Plan of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program at Amarillo College.

In addition, the lecture content aligns with the task analysis of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

The Nuclear Medicine Technology program at Amarillo College is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Student Injuries Information (class and clinical)

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