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NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY Spring 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-2274-001 Nuclear Medicine Methodology II
Prerequisite: NMTT 2209
Focus on the basic principles involved in all diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures normally found in a nuclear medicine facility with emphasis on anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmaceuticals, instrumentation, data analysis and diagnostic value. Includes the cardiovascular, respiratory and lymphatic systems; the adrenal and parathyroid glands; tumors; and inflammatory processes; and miscellaneous procedures.
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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:
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You can also contact 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.
(2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 2 lab)
On Campus Course
Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT: Technology and Techniques, 8th Edition, Christian
Practical Mathematics in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Wells
Review of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 5th Edition,
SNM Quick reference protocol manual for nuclear medicine technologists.
Scientific Calculator
The ability to create electronic documents: PDF, word doc, Google doc, and the ability to scan in or attach for blackboard assignments as ONE DOCUMENT.
Ability to download the respondus lockdown browser on personal computer/tablet and take online exams from home.
External webcam for online testing.
Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM)
Course Description:
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In addition, this course is aligned with the Master Educational Plan of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program and students must meet these course goals/objectives:
The student should complete each of the following goals as evaluated by the faculty by using the course textbooks, personal notes, handouts, and other course materials deemed necessary.
Review A&P of the endocrine system
Discuss radionuclides used for thyroid imaging.
Discuss role of radioiodine uptake, thyroid scan, whole body imaging for RAI therapy planning.
Discuss written directive.
Evaluate symptoms of hyperthyroidism/hypothyroidism.
Evaluate lab values of the endocrine system.
Recognize pathology of the endocrine system.
Recognize radiopharmaceuticals for adrenal imaging.
Recognize radiopharmaceuticals for parathyroid imaging.
Differentiate the clinical features of euthyroidism.
Recognize dose ranges thyroid imaging, whole-body imaging, hyperthyroidism, ablation, mets.
Manage the thyroid cancer patient based on risk assessment.
Recognize 3 basic approaches to selecting dose range of I-131 for hyperthyroidism.
Describe somatostatin receptor imaging techniques.
Discuss nueroendocrine imaging to include Ga68
Discuss therapy using Lu177 DOTATATE and I131 MIBG
Review A&P of CNS.
Describe CSF dynamics.
Discuss properties of radiopharmaceuticals for BBB imaging and SPECT.
Recognize clinical indications for planar brain imaging, PET imaging, SPECT imaging of brain.
Evaluate concepts of brain death.
Recognize pathology.
Evaluate shuntograms, cisternograms, and CSF leak.
Discuss DatScan
Discuss PET imaging for Alzheimer’s
Evaluate clinical PET and SPECT studies.
Describe use of PET for epilepsy.
Review A&P of GI system.
Describe/evaluate GER procedures and imaging techniques for pulmonary aspiration, GER index.
Recognize clinical aspects of gastric emptying studies.
Evaluate imaging techniques for hepatobiliary imaging, including use of morphine & CCK.
Label RBCs for hemangioma and GI bleed.
Recognize imaging techniques for GI bleed imaging.
Recognize imaging techniques for liver hemangioma imaging.
Recognize imaging techniques for liver/spleen imaging.
Recognize imaging techniques for Meckel’s imaging
Recognize imaging techniques for peritoneal venous shunt patency (LaVeen)
Recognize imaging techniques for liver-lung shunt mapping (arterial)
Recognize pathology for GI system
Evaluate hepatobiliary Meckel’s, GER, imaging techniques in the pediatric patient.
Discuss/analyze the role of nuclear medicine in evaluating patients for infections/tumors.
Compare/contrast use of gallium, indium, and technesium for infection imaging.
Describe imaging procedures for parathyroid, prostate, colorectal, neuroendocrine tumors.
Describe imaging procedures for adrenal, breast, and lung tumors.
Recognize all radiopharmaceuticals used for infection/tumor imaging.
Discuss bone marrow imaging.
Analyze lab values.
Discuss radioimmunotherapy for lymphoma.
Discuss radionuclide therapy for metastatic bone pain.
Recognize methods for using selective internal radiation therapy ( SIRT-microspheres and I125 seeds)
Discuss authorized user and the therapy procedure including preparation, documentation, patient care and radiation safety
Identify any contraindications to the therapy including pregnancy and/or lactation status, prior to the procedure
Verify the patient preparation/education
Verify completion of informed consent, written directive, radiation safety instructions, and patient and family education
Verify and document patient identity, radiopharmaceutical, route of administration and dosage for the therapy
Discuss room preparation, instructing hospital staff, patient and/or caregivers in appropriate patient care and radiation safety precautions
Discuss radiation safety procedures during the preparation and the administration of therapy
Discuss surveys of designated patient areas and/or the patient, when indicated
Assure appropriate post therapy monitoring, documentation and follow up is performed
Discuss monitoring and release criteria.
Calculate GBEF.
Calculate GER.
Calculate Gastric Emptying Time.
Calculate thyroid uptake with/without decayed standard.
Perform data acquisition processing for each system indicated.
Identify indications for performing imaging and physiologic quantitation.
Identify the name of the radiopharmaceutical(s) for a specific procedure.
Identify the acceptable dose ranges for the radiopharmaceutical(s).
Identify the route of administration for the radiopharmaceutical(s).
Explain the appropriate methods to administer the radiopharmaceutical(s).
Describe the method of localization of the radiopharmaceutical including route of excretion.
Discuss appropriate sequence when multiple procedures have been ordered.
Review and evaluate patient medical history in preparation for the nuclear medicine procedure.
Discuss the written order for the procedure and evaluate procedure appropriateness.
Discus verifying the patient’s identity prior to radiopharmaceutical or adjunctive pharmaceutical administration.
Identify any contraindications including pregnancy and/or lactation status, prior to the procedure.
Verify patient’s preparation/education of exam.
Explain the impact of patient preparation on the procedure, imaging and quantitative data.
Explain the procedure, patient involvement, length of study and radiation safety to the patient and family.
Select appropriate instrument and parameters for the procedure.
Administer the radiopharmaceutical and/or adjunctive pharmaceutical in accordance with institutional guidelines.
Acquire appropriate imaging view(s) and/or non-imaging data for complete procedure.
Discuss the importance of reviewing acquired images and processed data critically in order to assure diagnostic quality.
Analyze normal and abnormal bio-distribution of the radiopharmaceutical in nuclear medicine images and correlate with physiology and /or pathology.
Recognize image or patient artifacts and how to correct.
Research and present a case study in class to a panel of judges (local technologists/physicians).
Review NRC regs
Engage in group presentations.
Participate in individual case study presentations.
Pass all exams and other graded assignments with final grade of 80 C or better.
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MAKE-UP POLICY
If a student is absent on the day of a major exam, the work will be graded as follows:
WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE
The last day to drop or withdrawal is provided on the college Web site.
NOTE: Nuclear medicine technology students who withdrawal from this course will be delayed in completing the major components on the AAS degree in nuclear medicine.
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.
Program must be completed within 36 months of start of core nuclear medicine program/classes.
PHONES/PAGERS/LAPTOPS/OTHER TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICES
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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Any student, who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements.
Contact disability Services at 345-5639 for any special need.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A student who may have concerns or problems with the course or course instructor should make every attempt to resolve the problem with the course instructor. In the event that it is not successful, the student may appeal the decision of the instructor to the program director, then the Dean of the Health Sciences Division, the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the College President, in that order.
STUDENTS RIGHTS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Please refer to the Students Rights and Responsibilities publication of Amarillo College (Web site or hard copy available in student services).
Students are responsible for maintaining all aspects set forth within the publication so that professionalism is maintained.
THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
Mutual respect is foremost in this classroom. Please make yourself at home within the classroom, regarding your peers and instructors with utmost respect.
Students should feel free to express ideas/thoughts without making others in the classroom feel uncomfortable.
AC ONLINE COMMUNICATION (BlackBoard)
Use your personal account to check grades, emails, download course lecture material, etc.
Students are responsible for checking their accounts daily so that communication about program/course information is current.
Students may also use any of the instructor contact information provided on the syllabus or classroom schedule provided each semester.
REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS
The course will consist of the following activities to be scored for course credit:
Any assignment or exam with a score of 80 or below requires mandatory remediation. Exam remediation takes place in class right after the exam, or the next meeting if it was an online exam (student must come in an hour early), and is turned in at that time. For each remediation, each day it is late, 2% per day per remediation will be taken off the total course grade if the student misses class and cannot remediate as remediation must be scheduled. Remediation is elaborating on why the correct answer is correct, you may not submit just the question and the answer. Remediation may only be done on single, blank paper, not a notebook.
FINAL GRADE EVALUATION (NO ROUNDING of grade)
A= 94.5-100 C=80-84.4
B=84.5-94.4 F=less than 79.9
MAKE-UP POLICY
If a student is absent on the day of a major exam, the work will be graded as follows:
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. Please do not wait until an exam failure to notify the instructor of extenuating circumstances.
NOTE on Plagiarism. Copying my notes word for word or the text book is plagiarism, you must paraphrase it in your own words. Copying another students 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. In order to avoid self plagiarism, all assignments in repeated courses must be hand written if they were originally typed, and typed if they were originally hand written.
NOTE: Copying and Pasting Instructor notes to complete assignments is considered plagiarism. Copying each others assignments is cheating. Complete assignment in your own words while utilizing instructor notes, and working together.
Taking exams online or in person: scratch paper must be single (not a notebook) and both front and back shown to the instructor before and after the exam. Items allowed in the testing space: pen or pencil, blank single scratch paper, and calculator.
Reviewing exams from home is not permitted and is considered cheating. There is a zero tolerance for viewing exams at home. BB reports are run to verify. Taking pictures of an exam,writing an entire exam down, asking for answers during an exam, copying and pasting an exam, screen shots of an exam, are all considered cheating. Passing information from an exam to a student (first or second year) that has not taken the exam is cheating. There is zero tolerance for cheating and you will be removed immediately. You may not wear a hat or cap during an exam and arms and palms of hands must be visible for in person or online testing. You may not leave during an exam. You must have an adequate environment scan if testing online (see handbook). You must have an external webcam for online testing.
Reviewing exams on campus: you may not write down the entire exam, only what you missed and is to be shown to the instructor upon completion. The student must use single sheets of paper and not use a notebook. At no time during exam review will the student be allowed access to a phone, smart watch or any type of camera.
NOTE: Exams are not to be looked at at home, only on campus with the instructor. If an exam is turned on for a student on campus and a student at home looks at it, it will result in immediate expulsion from the program. After an exam is turned on for review, if all students aren't present, a report for Blackboard will be run to show if any students logged on from home and viewed the exam.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Likewise, prompt arrival to class is also expected. Attendance will be recorded. Late students will not be allowed into the classroom as we will start on time and it is a distraction to students when someone comes in late. Missing class or being late counts as an infraction, simply be there and be on time. Five points from your overall grade for being late and ten points for missing. Three tardies or two missed days equals an F for the course.
To be successful and your attendance is critical to your success. In order to be fair, there is no distinction between an excused and an unexcused absence. If/when you do miss class, it is your responsibility to obtain notes from your classmates. Do not ask the instructor for notes.
HOWEVER, if you are ill please provide a positive COVID or COVID quarantine note, flu, or strep test and stay home. If these are negative and you feel that you must attend class and are coughing, running fever, vomiting, etc... get a mask and sit away from other students. Another option is to get a digital recorder and have a classmate record the lecture if you must miss class.
The spring semester is 16 weeks long (17 including fall break). Methodology lectures, class activities and major topic exams will be given in 15 weeks, and the final exam will be given the sixteenth week.
COURSE OUTLINE
Sep 13 CNS case study 1159 P
SEP 20 11:59pm
Assignments, DB, objectives/key terms/study guide, CNS case study
CNS exam Sep 21 *testing center*
SEP 27 11:59 Endo case study
Group presentation Oct 5 summary due OCT 4
Oct 11 11:59pm Assignments, DB, objectives/key terms/study guide
Endo exam Oct 12 *testing center*
Fall break
OCT 25 11:59 pm GI case study
Group Presentations Nov 2 Summary due NOV 1
Nov 8 11:59pm Assignments, DB, objectives/key terms/study guide
GI exam Nov 9 *classroom*
Nov 15 case study infection 1159 P
Nov 22 Assignments, DB, objectives/key terms/study guide
Nov 23 Infection exam *testing center*
DEC 4 SATURDAY NRC Assignments, DB, objectives/key terms/study guide
Dec 3-5 NRC exam *online at home*
Dec 6 11:59 PM Case study upload any associated documents in the drop box on Dec 6 11:59 pm
Dec 7 present case study
Dec 14 final exam *classroom*
The instructor reserves the right to change content dates to allow students extra time to meet course objectives.
Course content is comprehensive in nature, and relates to the task analysis of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
The NMTT program at Amarillo College is fully accredited with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
The instructor has the right to revise the calendar, as necessary, so that content is delivered adequately.
AC-Connect Online (BlackBoard)) Communication-www.actx.edu
This is the major source for program communication.
Students will use the AC Online personal account to check grades, e-mails, etc. Students are responsible for checking their accounts daily so that communication about program/course information is current.
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Student Injury information
https://www.actx.edu/allied_health/index.php?module=article&id=33
HB 1508 Statement
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.
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