Catalog 2009-2010 Edition»Division of Allied Health»Nuclear Medicine Technology»Student Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes
The graduate of the nuclear medicine technology program will be able to:
Perform a broad range of nuclear medicine procedures effectively by:
- Eliciting and documentating accurate patient history.
- Administering the radiopharmaceutical appropriately
- Positioning patients according to study protocols
- Performing general study protocols correctly
- Performing protocols appropriately according to equipment software
- Perform the correct quality control procedures on nuclear and ancillary equipment
Exercise independent judgment and critical thinking skills in the technical performance of nuclear medicine procedures by:
- Analyzing the quality control results to determine appropriate action
- Determining the acquisition parameters according to the protocol
- Assessing a patient appropriately based upon the patient's medical data and study protocol
- Applying the correct computer protocols accurately for processing studies
Perform procedures in a manner that reflects:
- professionalism
- effective communication skills
- ethical care
- compassionate care