School of Nuclear Medicine Tehcnology

Curriculum

The curriculum is a challenging one that requires motivation and dedication. The program consists of classroom instruction, on-line participation, self-study and clinical practicum. Instructors are readily available to the student throughout all aspects of the curriculum. Many hours of clinical training are required in all phases of the program at a variety of hospitals throughout Maine. This will allow the students to observe, assist and obtain clinical competency in Nuclear Medicine procedures.

Module I
August – September
Orientation
Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine
Introduction to Clinical Practicum

Module II
September - December
Physics I
Nuclear Medicine Procedures I
Clinical Practicum I
Principles of Chemistry and Radiochemistry

Module III
January - March
Radiopharmacy I
Basic Physics II
Radiobiology
Nuclear Medicine Procedures II
Clinical Practicum II

Module IV
April - June
Nuclear Medicine Procedures III
Radiopharmacy II
Mathematics in Nuclear Medicine
Clinical Practicum III

Module V
July - August
Administrative Procedures
Mathematics in Nuclear Medicine II
Computers in Nuclear Medicine
Clinical Practicum IV