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NMTT-1309-001 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation
Prerequisite: SCIT 1320
Theory and application of electronic instrumentation used in the direction and analysis of ionizing radiation with special emphasis on gamma spectrometry and quality assurance relevant to nuclear medicine instruments.
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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:
Melodie Graves
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
Required: Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT: Technology and Techniques, 7th Edition, by: Paul E. Christian & Kristen Waterstram-Rich, ISBN # 9780323054102
Optional: Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation, 2nd Edition, by: Jennifer Prekeges, ISBN # 978-1-4496-5288-3
No supplies available
Learning Outcomes/Course Objectives
The student will know the basic application of instrumentation used in the measurement and analysis of ionizing radiation with emphasis on gamma spectrometry and quality assurance used in nuclear medicine technology. The student will understand and successfully demonstrate the operation of various radiation detection systems used in nuclear medicine technology.
As a result of this course, the student will be able to:
End-of-Course Outcomes
Describe the operation of the electrical components of various radiation detection systems including gamma spectrometry; relate the principles of instrumentation, quality control and quality assurance; and differentiate the imaging systems including positron emission tomography (PET) and hybrid imaging.
Course Process
The basic format for the course is scheduled interactive online lectures. The student will also complete assignments in demonstrating the correct operation of various instruments used in nuclear medicine. The student is expected to complete online assignments and quizzes, participate in class discussions, pop quizzes, presentation, and written exams. Attendance will also count towards 10% of the student’s grade. The course will follow the provided course schedule.
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Online Classroom Environment
Mutual respect is foremost in this online classroom. Please make yourself at home within the online classroom, regarding your peers and instructors with utmost respect. Students should feel free to express ideas/thoughts without making others in the online classroom feel uncomfortable.
Professionalism
Nuclear Medicine Technology students represent the program, the profession, Amarillo College, and all clinical affiliates; therefore, students are expected to conduct themselves in a dignified manner which conforms to the ethics of the profession, and which instills confidence in their abilities. Any student who does not adhere to the scholastic and professional standards of the school and its clinical affiliates is subject to written warnings and possible dismissal. If the situation is based on unacceptable, intolerable, illegal, or unprofessional actions by a student which violate the clinical policies set forth in the Student Handbook, or which violate any local, state, or Federal laws, the student will not be allowed to re-enter the Program at any time in the future.
As a professional, you are expected to come to class, and to come prepared. You are expected to ready and thoughtfully study all assigned material and complete all assignments. Always be ready to discuss the assigned materials. Ask questions to clarify any parts of the material that you do not understand. You are expected to participate in class appropriately.
Academic Integrity
Each student is charged with the responsibility of maintaining scholastic integrity. When written assignments require excerpts from material published by others, the student must give full credit to the author to avoid the possibility of plagiarism.
Do your OWN work. If you use someone else’s ideas in your written work, please reference it accordingly. All students are expected to be academically honest. Every effort will be made to discourage any type of cheating. This includes, but is not limited to, printing exam questions from Blackboard; sharing data with other students about exams; copying tests, assignments, etc.; collaborating with another student during an exam or in preparing academic work; or otherwise practicing scholastic dishonesty. Awareness of academic dishonesty by a classmate is considered the equivalent of cheating unless it is reported.
NOTE: Copying and pasting Instructor notes to complete assignments is considered plagiarism. Copying each other’s assignments is cheating. Complete assignment in your own words while utilizing instructor notes.
Grading Scale
There will be no rounding of grades.
Grading Scale | |
Percentage | Grade |
94.5% and 100% | A |
84.5% and less than 94.5% | B |
75% and less than 84.5% | C |
0% and less than 75% | F |
Evaluation Criteria
Exams 50%; Online Assignments/Quizzes 20%; Pop Quizzes 10%; Become An Expert Presentation 10%; Attendance 10%
Testing Make-Up Policy
Failure to attend class during a scheduled exam/quiz or complete an online quiz without notice or approval will result in a (0) zero. Make-up exams and quizzes can be in any format and must be made up within 24 hours (one school day). Pop quizzes may be given by the discretion of the instructor, if student has an unexcused absence that day, they will receive a (0) zero on the quiz. If a student misses a pop quiz and had a prior excused absence the student will be given 24 hours to make-up the quiz. Failure to complete the make-up pop quiz will result in a (0) zero. All make-up pop quizzes will be in written format.
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.
Mandatory Remediation
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. Any grade below an 80 requires remediation.
Late Work
Deadlines are absolute. Students may be required to complete assignments that may be part of a class or in addition to classwork. First missed assignment per course will result in a minimum penalty of a 50% off for that assignment. Second missed assignment per course will result in a (0) zero. A third missed assignment per course will lead to a letter grade. Exceptions to the rules may be made for extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the instructor.
Grading Reminders
NOTE on Plagiarism. Copying my notes word for word or the textbook is plagiarism, you must paraphrase it in your own words. Copying another student’s assignment, even if you worked together is cheating and plagiarism. Self-plagiarism is also considered cheating. If you are repeating this course, you may not turn in the same work from the course you failed. This is self-plagiarism and is not allowed. Self-plagiarism is grounds for removal from the class with a final grade of an F. The course cannot be repeated, so you are then removed from the program. To avoid self-plagiarism, all assignments in repeated courses must be handwritten if they were originally typed and typed if they were originally handwritten. Unless otherwise noted, all assignments are handwritten.
Extra Credit Policy
Please do not expect or question if extra credit will be given throughout the semester. Extra credit may be issued during rare instances, if at all.
I expect you will: Be here…on time…every time…for the entire time.
I consider our class time to be a PRIORITY commitment. By agreeing to teach the course, I commit to being present for you. By registering for the program, you agree to be present, too. It is also important for students to login into class on time so activities will not be delayed or interrupted by late arrivals. Students are expected to attend ALL lectures. A record of attendance is kept by the for the duration of the course and represents 10% of your grade. There will be random attendance checks throughout the class time to ensure students are present and engaged. Failure to respond will result in an unexcused absence. Each student will start with 160 points representing the 16 mandatory sessions. For each unexcused absence 10 points will be deducted. Excused absences include illnesses or unforeseen circumstances and must be preapproved. Attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is the responsibility of the student to attend class so that learning objectives are met successfully.
Tentative Course Outline
Week 1 (January 18th) | Review of Course Syllabus and Schedule; Gas-Filled Detectors |
Week 2 (January 25th) | Gas-Filled Detectors; Scintillation Detectors |
Week 3 (February 1st) | Scintillation Detectors; Gamma Cameras |
Week 4 (February 8th) | Gamma Cameras; Image Digitization and Display |
Week 5 (February 15th) | Exam #1 (Gas-Filled Detectors and Scintillation Detectors) |
Week 6 (February 22st) | Collimators; Gamma Camera Quality Control and Assurance |
Week 7 (February 29th) | Gamma Camera Quality Control and Assurance; SPECT Imaging Quality Control and Assurance |
Week 8 (March 7th) | PET Instrumentation; PET Quality Control and Assurance |
Week 9 (March 14th) | Spring Break |
Week 10 (March 21st) | Exam #2 (Gamma Cameras, Image Digitization and Display, Collimators, Gamma Camera Quality Control and Assurance) |
Week 11 (March 28th) | PET Quality Control and Assurance; CT Quality Control and Assurance |
Week 12 (April 4th) | CT Quality Control and Assurance |
Week 13 (April 11th) | Calculations; Computers and Data Processing |
Week 14 (April 18th) | Exam #3 (SPECT Imaging Quality Control and Assurance, PET Instrumentation, and PET Quality Control and Assurance) |
Week 15 (April 25th) | Computers and Data Processing; Medical Informatics |
Week 16 (May 2nd) | Become an Expert Presentation |
Review – Monday, May 6th from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | |
Week 17 (May 9th) | Comprehensive Final Exam (Thursday, May 9th at 6:00 pm) |
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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