PET 200 - Positron Emission Tomography

Institution:

Chattanooga State Community College

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Description:

This course is designed to provide students with a cognitive foundation in positron emission tomography (PET). The relationships between physiology, pathophysiology, radiochemistry, radiobiology, instrumentation, and patient care techniques in order to perform PET Imaging procedures in neurology, cardiology, and oncology are discussed. Radiation protection and physics, with focus on the positron, is discussed in detail. Prereq: Instructor's consent. [F, S, SU]

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.chattanoogastate.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 697-4400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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