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NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY Summer 2025 Schedule Tamra Rocsko, MEd, CNMT, ARRT (N), Program Director Office 354-6071 Cell 208-841-2533 Email: tlrocsko@actx.edu
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NMTT-1311-001 Nuclear Medicine Patient Care
<p>Corequisite: NMTT 1266</p>
Introduction to medical terminology, health care ethics and legal issues, communication and patient interaction skills, patient assessment, and procedures involving transport, infection control, emergency, safety, phlebotomy and injections.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)
Hybrid
Required Course Textbooks
Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT: Technology and Techniques, 7th Edition, Christian
Practical Mathematics in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Wells
Review of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 5th Edition,
Quick Reference Protocol Manual for Nuclear Medicine Technologists 1st Edition
Medical Terminology Express, 2nd ed.
Calculator-Students need to use a basic scientific notation and be familiar with the keys. (recommend TI-36X Pro)
Ability to create/scan in to Blackboard documents: Google docs, Microsoft Word/PDF
WECM Course Description: Introduction to medical terminology, health care ethics and legal issues, communication and patient interaction skills, patient assessment, and procedures involving transport, infection control, emergency, safety, phlebotomy and injections.
WECM End-of-Course Outcomes:
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Define medical terms; apply ethical and legal concepts to given health care situations; perform patient care and injection procedures; and determine responses to emergency situations.
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Statements of Purpose: Designed to enlighten students about the radiologic science professions, specifically, Nuclear Medicine. Students will learn the basic aspects of the nuclear medicine imaging department, and the health care system, as well as develop a better understanding of the structure and function of healthcare agencies.
Course Goals/Objectives as Outlined Within the Master Educational Plan for the NMTT Program:
Define Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Review the history of the development of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Identify the different modalities involved in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Interpret abbreviations commonly used in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Define Professionalism, Medical ethics, and Law.
Evaluate SNM scope of practice
Evaluate patient care scenarios regarding the medical professional’s liability.
State and evaluate the ‘Code of Ethics’ of the ARRT and the NMTCB.
Discuss importance of membership to national, state, and local organizations.
Identify means of maintaining credentials via continuing education mandates.
Evaluate Federal Regulations: FDA, USP, and NRC.
Evaluate regulatory mandates from OSHA, HIPAA, and Standard (Universal) Precautions.
Evaluate safe radiation safety measures using time/distance/shielding principles (ALARA).
Calculate mathematic equations in regard to T/D/S.
Identify normal/abnormal ranges for assessment of the patient’s vital signs.
Perform assessment of vital signs successfully.
Demonstrate proper IV and phlebotomy principles and skills.
Discuss proper routes of medication administration and clinical pharmacology.
Demonstrate competency in using proper body mechanics.
Identify and assess patient for emergency care.
Identify measures for proper oxygen administration.
Assess age-specific care of the patient-client.
Assess/interpret methods to manage a population that is culturally diverse.
Discuss healthcare administration and roles.
Discuss medical/healthcare informatics: Electronic Medical Records and Charting.
Use ancillary equipment effectively.
Successfully complete required lab activities including hands on patient care activities.
Define medical terms.
Successfully complete a community service assignment.
Pass major exams and other assignments as given with final course grade of 74.5 (C) or better.
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Cell phones and other electronic devices detract from the learning environment. For this reason, they will be turned off and put away out of view upon entering the classroom. Student who disrupt the class with cell phone usage will be asked to leave the classroom.
No texting is allowed in class, receiving or sending. Please step outside the class for emergent situations.
Students may use lap tops/notebooks/tablets to take notes only.
Use of electronic devices, such as: cell phones, etc. will not be allowed in the classroom. You may, however, use a personal computer, IPAD, recording device to take lecture notes.
Required Assignments
The course will consist of the following activities to be scored for course credit. NO ROUNDING of Grades for this course.
*Please note copying and pasting the notes the instructor provides to you is considered plagiarism. You may utilize the notes provided, but all assignments and discussion boards (quizzes and journal if applicable) must be answered in your own words.
Grading Criteria:
REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS
The course will consist of the following activities to be scored for course credit:
1. Major Exams-may contain previous semester content (70%)
A passing grade for each exam is expected. If a student does not pass an exam, the student is assigned an "at risk score". The student is only allowed to fail one exam per semester. Mandatory remediation occurs on a score of 80 or below for the exam and is due within 48 hours. See below. 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.
2. Lab Activities/Quizzes/Assignments/discussion board/Journal-30%
NOTE: Chapter objectives, key terms, and a study guide will be completed and will be used to prepare for exams (utilizing textbooks and PowerPoint notes, as well as any class discussion/lecture). The study guide, chapter objectives, and key terms will be turned in by each student prior to each exam through Blackboard. Failure to turn this in will result in a drop in a letter grade (10 points) for each exam. Key terms and objectives that do not meet the benchmark example sent via email will be returned to the student to be redone.
If any required lab or off campus assignment is missed the student will be required to write three pages over the topic missed.
Any assignment or exam with a score below an 80 requires mandatory remediation. ALL remediation must be turned in to the instructor within 48 hours. For each remediation, each day it is late, 2% per day per remediation will be taken off the total course grade. Remediation is elaborating on why the correct answer is correct, you may not just submit the question and the answer.
Any assignments to include quizzes, discussion board, and journal that are not turned in will be recorded as a zero in the grade book. The student must communicate extenuating circumstances to the instructor if they are unable to complete and assignment on time. Late work may be given partial credit, however the assignment must be completed prior to taking exams and proceeding to the next semester. When information is missing from an assignment and feedback is left in the grade book for what needs to be corrected, the student has 48 hours to email the missing information to the instructor or the grade will be changed to a zero. It is the students responsibility to check Blackboard everyday. For example if you log on on Tuesday and there is in no bubble indicating feedback, but there is a bubble on Wednesday indicating feedback was left, you have until Friday at midnight to submit the missing information.
MAKE-UP POLICY
If a student is absent on the day of a major exam, the work will be graded as follows:
In order to be fair to students who take scheduled exams at the designated time, makeup exams will lose 15% of the original value. The next missed exam is 20% off, the next 25% off, and so on.
Major exams must be made up within one school day.
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. Students must not wait until after an exam failure to alert the instructor of extenuating circumstances, communication is key.
FINAL GRADE EVALUATION (NO ROUNDING of grade)
A= 94.5-100 C=77.5-84.4
B=84.5-94.4 F=less than 77.5
*Note: To continue in the program, a student may repeat a NMTT course only one time and may repeat no more than two NMTT courses while enrolled in the program. The term "repeat" shall be interpreted to mean re-enrollment following withdrawal, drop, or unsatisfactory grade. The student must complete the program within 36 months.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
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.
MAKE-UP POLICY
If a student is absent on the day of a major exam, the work will be graded as follows:
COURSE CALENDAR
Week one: What is Nuclear Medicine and Medical Law and Ethics
Week two Presentations
Week Three Exam 1
Week four Patient Care O2 admin and EMR
Week Five Hands on patient care TBA. Prepare for clinic (dosimeters, syringe shields, any last minute items or questions). Dress for success. Come in scrubs, lab coat, and shoes you plan to wear to clinic. Lunch with sophomores, then out to clinic.
Week six Exam 2
Week Seven Administration in Healthcare/personality leadership test class activity
Week Eight Community Service
Fall Break Oct 16-20
Week nine Med Term appendices and CH1
Week ten Med term Ch 2-3
Week eleven Med term Ch 4-5
Week twelve Med term Ch 6-7
Week thirteen Med term Ch 8-9
Week Fourteen Med term Ch 10-11
Week fifteen Med term Ch 12-13
Week sixteen Final (no med term/no lab content)
LAB
Week one lab basics (hot lab/equipment, gamma camera)
Week 2 perform QC, receive RAM
Week 3 Diversity, rad safety, RP’s, patient positioning
Week 4 Vital signs and IVs
Week 5 Dress for success
Week 6 Clinical QA
Week 7 Mid term and abbreviations activity
week 8 community service
week 9 blue dye
week 10-12 NRC regs
Week 13 no lab
week 14 review
week 15 lab final
Patient Care Assignment Calendar items for a grade:
Class
Group presentation 1 and 2 August 30 Due in drop box Aug 29 11:59 pm
DB 1 and 2 due by Nov 28 at 11:59 pm
Study guide for exam 1 Sept 5 at 11:59 pm
Exam one Sept 6
Study guide/Ch 8 objective and key terms Sept 26 at 11:59 PM
Exam 2 Sept 27
Abbreviation assignment Oct 3 at 11:59 pm
Exam 3 due Oct 10 at 11:59 pm (abbreviation exam) No study guide required
Med Term starts Oct 25 all chapters are from the med term book. All exams are due by 11:59 on Sunday on the date listed or before.
Nov 5 Exam Ch1-3
Nov 12 Exam Ch4-5
Nov 19 Exam Ch6-7
Nov 26 Exam Ch8-9
Dec 3 Exam Ch10-11
Dec 10 Exam Ch12-13
Final exam Dec 13 No med term or lab content only Exams 1-3 from the first eight weeks testing center at 1230-230
Lab
Hands on patient care TBA
Lab quiz Sept 12 print from BB upload to dropbox
Lab Mid Term Oct 4
Journal 1 due Nov 1 at 11:59 pm
NRC/Safety Quiz Nov 7
NRC/Safety Quiz Nov 14
TDS math assignment Nov 14
Journal 2 due Dec 6 at 11:59 pm
Lab final Dec 6
NOTE: Instructor reserves the right to change course calendar to help students meet course objectives.
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.
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