Positron Emission Tomography Diploma (D45820)

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The Positron Emission Tomography curriculum prepares individuals, working in conjunction with PET Technologist, to perform related PET radiopharmacy, procedures, and safety.

Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform PET studies, including the use of PET/CT and PET/CT fusion. Past, present and future PET issues and studies will also be discussed.

Graduates may be eligible to take the registry examination given by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Employment opportunities can be found in hospitals, freestanding PET centers and mobile PET companies.

Major Courses

PET 110 - Introduction to PET Credit Hours: 2
PET 112 - PET Procedures Credit Hours: 3
PET 125 - PET Radiopharmaceuticals Credit Hours: 3
PET 145 - PET Physics Credit Hours: 3
PET 210 - PET Clinical I Credit Hours: 7
PET 211 - PET Clinical II Credit Hours: 7
PET 218 - PET Protection Credit Hours: 3
PET 225 - PET Instrumentation Credit Hours: 3
PET 235 - Cross-Sectional Anatomy Credit Hours: 3
PET 248 - PET Topics Credit Hours: 3

Total: 37 Credit Hours

General Education Courses

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
MAT 121 - Algebra/Trigonometry I Credit Hours: 3

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Total Credits for Diploma: 43

Note:

Students making satisfactory progress should complete this program in three semesters. Additional time may be needed to complete general education requirements.

This program has special admissions requirements. These requirements are in addition to those completed for the College. Please visit www.pittcc.edu to review the requirements (click on Health Sciences > Admissions).