NUMT 1000

This course will provide students with an introduction to nuclear medicine technology through the exploration of how radiation and detection equipment are used to perform clinical procedures. The course is divided into sections with progressively building content. Covered concepts include an introduction to radiation, detectors used for measuring radiation, and how radiation is used to create clinical images. There will be a focus on gamma camera components, acquisition techniques, Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) reconstruction, and quality control. Additional content on scintillation detectors, semiconductors, and survey meters will also be covered.