NMT 230 - Radiation Physics, Safety and Regulation for Nuclear Medicine Professionals

Institution:

Misericordia University

Subject:

Description:

This section covers the principles and applications of nuclear medicine and radiation physics for the nuclear medicine professional. The course then proceeds to have an in depth review of radiation protection as well as applicable regulations, including an awareness of how to apply the "As Low As Reasonably Achievable" (ALARA) philosophy to ionizing radiation exposure. Individual regulations are covered in detail in content areas where they apply, such as radiopharmacy, instrumentation, and radionuclide therapy.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.misericordia.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 674-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.