Description
(formerly NMT 121)
Nuclear medicine technologists are exposed to radiation in their normal working environments. It is important that the technologists understand the concepts of radiation safety in order to maintain a safe working environment for themselves as well as the patients and other non-radiation co-workers. This course will review basic radiation terminologies. Topics in Radiation Biology will include qualitative and quantitative effects on the human body following exposure to various amounts and types of ionizing radiation, the potential harmful effects of radiation and the benefits of the medical uses of radiation. Regulations pertaining to the use of radionuclides such as the various governing agencies, guidelines for radiation protection and licensing will be discussed. Students will become acquainted with procedures for personnel and environmental monitoring, fundamentals of emergency management and decontamination techniques, proper methods of receiving, storing, dispo