RADT M30

NUCLEAR MEDICINE PRACTICE I

  • 3 units
  • Prerequisites

Introduces nuclear medicine as a specialty within radiologic technology. Focuses on equipment and radiopharmaceutical agents used to perform routine procedures on the skeletal, cardiovascular, central nervous, digestive and endocrine/exocrine systems. Corequisites: RADT M32 and RADT M34A. Recommended Prep: MATH M15 or MATH M15H and CHEM M12. Applies to Associate degree. Formerly RADT M199A. Limitations on Enrollment Admission to the Moorpark College Nuclear Medicine program; Criminal background clearance; Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross); Drug and alcohol clearance; No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings; Current negative TB test or chest x-ray; No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes; BLS CPR card from American Heart Association only.; Los Angeles City Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card; Proof of Health Insurance; Proof of Professional Liability Insurance.

Prerequisites

Recommended Prep: MATH M15 or MATH M15H and CHEM M12 Limitations on Enrollment: Criminal background clearance. Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Drug and alcohol clearance. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes. Admission to the Moorpark College Nuclear Medicine Program. BLS CPR card from American Heart Association only. Los Angeles City Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card. Proof of Health Insurance. Proof of professional liability insurance.