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HAN 401 Radiobiology and Health Physics
3 credits |
This course presents an overview of the biological effects of radiation by examining the interaction of radiation with matter, macromolecules, cells, tissue and the whole body. Coursework includes the clinical impact of responses to radiation and introduces students to radiation safety through topics such as biologic consequences of irradiation, regulatory limitation of exposure, methods for exposure minimization, and radiation monitoring. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 402 Radiographic Anatomy and Pathology
3 credits |
This course provides basic radiographic anatomy from both the projection and cross sectional point of view. Introduces basic disease processes, including the nature and causes of disease and injury and examines these processes on medical images acquired through radiography, computed tomography, angiography, magnetic resonance, scintigraphy, emission computed tomography, and ultrasonography. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 426 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation
3 credits |
This course expands upon HAN 394 (Imaging Physics), specifically in the area of Nuclear Medicine Technology. In addition, it examines the physical basis, construction, operation, and quality control of radiation detection, pulse height analysis, planar imaging, Single Photon Emission Tomography (SPECT) imaging, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging devices. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 427 Nuclear Medicine Procedures
6 credits |
This course covers principles, methods, and instrumentation used in Nuclear Medicine imaging. Examines the preparation and performance of planar, Single Photon Emission Tomography (SPECT), and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging procedures. Provides information needed to perform imaging and/or functional studies (e.g., liver, spleen, hepatobiliary, gastric reflux, gastrointestinal bleeds, lung, endocrine, central nervous system). Principles of sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and predictive values of diagnostic testing are also examined. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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HAN 429 Radiopharmacy and Therapy
3 credits |
This course examines the production, labeling, quality control, clinical biodistribution, and application of radionuclide tracers for Nuclear Medicine imaging, including radionuclide and radiopharmaceutical characteristics that provide suitable imaging properties. In addition, coursework discusses various aspects of laboratory procedures (e.g., safe handling of radionuclides, radiation safety surveys, hot laboratory instruments, radiopharmaceutical preparation, quality control, and sterile technique) and explores pathologies, radiopharmaceuticals, dosage calculation and administration, and patient management issues related to radionuclide therapy. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
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