Nuclear Medicine Patient Care NMED 1100

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Apply appropriate infection prevention and control practices in a nuclear medicine setting. (4.4.1, 4.4.2)
• Perform appropriate donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE) for additional precautions using infection prevention and control practice. (4.4.1)
• Describe the mechanisms of pharmacodynamics. (NM.6.3)
• Describe the phases of pharmacokinetics. (NM.6.3)
• Describe the major drug classifications. (NM.6.3)
• Verify the seven rights for the safe administration of a pharmaceutical. (2.2.4, 4.1.1, 4.2.2, NM.6.2, NM.6.4)
• Prepare a medication for the appropriate administration route. (NM.6.2, NM.6.4)
• Investigate and respond to a simulated adverse reaction from the administration of a pharmaceutical agent. (NM.6.8)
• Perform venipuncture using a syringe shield in a manner that promotes safety and patient comfort. (NM.6.1)
• Perform venipuncture using a butterfly needle in a manner that promotes safety and patient comfort. (NM.6.1)
• Perform a simulated IV catheter insertion in a manner that promotes safety and comfort. (NM.6.1)
• Safely handle and dispose of sharps and biohazardous materials according to universal precautions. (4.4.3)
• Perform a blood glucose assessment using a glucometer in a manner that promotes safety and patient comfort. (4.3.4)
• Describe the common routes of administration used for nuclear medicine procedures. (NM.6.4, NM.7.5)
• Describe the precautions of specialized IV routes (central line and PICC) used for radiopharmaceutical administration. (4.3.4)
• Safely administer a radiopharmaceutical using an in-dwelling peripheral IV and 3-way stopcock apparatus. (4.3.4, NM.6.4, NM.7.5)
• Access and maintain a saline lock in a manner that ensures patient safety. (4.3.4)
• Assemble IV therapy equipment in a manner that ensures patient safety. (4.3.4)
• Operate an electronic IV infusion device. (NM.3.4, NM.6.4)
• Reflect on nuclear medicine skills and incorporate knowledge into practice. (6.1.1)

Effective as of Fall 2025