NMED 4510 Nuclear Cardiology

The course is designed to give the student the in depth understanding of Nuclear Cardiology and related computer skills used for cardiac imaging. This course will focus on the anatomy and physiology of the heart, stress protocols, MUGA and First Pass Studies, basic EKG interpretation, cardiac medications, laboratory values, correlation of noninvasive and invasive diagnostic procedures. In this course, the student is required to complete a 120 hour clinical practicum off campus in addition to didactic course work on campus.  

Credits

5

Prerequisite

NMED 2420 AND NMED 3210. Admission to the Major is required as well as completion of immunization requirements, CPR/First Aid and a criminal background check.

Offered

Spring