Maricopa Community Colleges  DMI280   20036-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-17-03

DMI280  2003 Fall – 2009 Summer II

LEC

3.0 Credit(s)

3.0 Period(s)

Nuclear Medicine Certification Preparation Seminar

Presentations by field authorities on selected topics related to professional job seeking procedures and development of a resume. Review of content areas addressed on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), and Arizona State Licensure examinations. Study and test taking strategies.

Prerequisites: Admission to Nuclear Medicine Technology program or permission of Nuclear Medicine Technology program director.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

DMI280  2003 Fall – 2009 Summer II

Nuclear Medicine Certification Preparation Seminar

 

1.

Describe the features of and procedures related to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), and Arizona State Licensure examinations. (I)

2.

Identify general content areas and structure of the ARRT, NMTCB and the Arizona State Licensure examinations. (II)

3.

Utilize identified resources for examination preparation. (III)

4.

Utilized varying levels of computerized test simulation based on defined areas of application. (IV)

5.

Prepare a job resume and cover letter. (V)

6.

Explore employment options. (VI)

7.

Based on identified professional responsibilities, specify shortterm and long-term goals for professional growth. (VII)

8.

Review the major content areas covered on the nuclear medicine certification examinations. (VIII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

DMI280  2003 Fall – 2009 Summer II

Nuclear Medicine Certification Preparation Seminar

 

I. ARRT, NMTCB, State Licensure Examinations

A. Application process

B. Examination forms

C. Scoring

II. Examination Specifications

A. Topics

B. Structure

1. Objective questions

2. Subjective questions

III. Preparation Resources

A. Self-study techniques

B. Simulations

C. Review books/exercises

IV. Computer-Assisted Instruction

A. Content areas

B. Level of difficulty

V. Resume and Cover Letter

A. Content

B. Format

C. Printing

VI. Employment

A. Professional

B. Private

C. Public

VII. Professional Responsibilities

A. Self-evaluation

B. Short-term goals

C. Long-term goals

VIII. Certification Examinations

A. Test content

1. Patient care

2. Anatomy and physiology

3. Radiation physics

4. Clinical studies

5. Instrumentation

6. Radiochemistry and radiopharmacy

7. Radiation protection

8. Radiation biology

B. Study strategies

C. Test-taking strategies

 

 

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