NMT 136 - Health Physics

Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisite: NMT 110
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in Nuclear Medicine Technology program
Local Corequisite: None

This course covers the regulations and practices that ensure minimum exposure of patients, co-workers, and self to ionizing radiation. Topics include interactions of radiation with matter, protective practices, state and federal regulatory agencies and their directives, and methods of monitoring exposure. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the regulations and practices presented in the course.