RAD 7530

Nuclear Medicine

Course Director(s)
Dr. Cory Daignault

Contact

Blake Cicenas
Course Coordinator
cicen001@umn.edu

Campus
Twin Cities
Curriculum Focus
Clinical Science
Clinical Level
Core
Requirement
Elective
MS Year
MS3
MS4
Hands-On
Hands on credit
Terms Offered
Fall
Spring
Summer
Credits
4
Prerequisites

N/A

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Details

Catalog Description:  This course is designed to provide the student with a fundmental understanding of the radioactive materials used in the practice of medicine. Students will learn how these special diagnostic tests compare to and complement standard radiologic procedures in the diagnosis of disease, such as radiography and CT.  During the rotation, students are to familiarize themselves with "Essentials of Nuclear Medicine" by F. Mettler and M. Guiberyeau. Those interested in additional material could reivew "The Requisites: Nuclear Medicine" by H Ziessman et al and "Anatomy Park" by R. Sanchez and M. Smith. These resources are available in the reading room.

Syllabus

Sites:  

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Site Code

Site Name

Notes

VA-1000

VA Medical Center

  

Additional Contact Info: Front desk phone 612.467.2605

Required session attendance:  Does not apply

Typical weekly schedule/Delivery Mode:  M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm

Direct patient care:  No

Consent Requirement: Arranged. Email Course Coordinator for details and approval to schedule.

Grading Scale:  H/E/S/N

Allow repetition of course: Repetition not allowed

Course equivalency:  Does not apply

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