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    Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology

    About The Academic Program

    To qualify cadres with comprehensive knowledge, professional and research skills that enable them to meet the latest standards of the nuclear medicine technology profession for the development of health care and community services.

    Major

    Nuclear Medicine Techniques

    Language of instruction

    English

    Duration

    5 Years

    Academic degree

    Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology

    Career opportunities

    Nuclear Medicine technologist, Radio pharmacist, Radiation Safety Officer in government and private hospitals, clinics, primary health centers, universities, educational centers, research institutes, energy, radiation and renewable energy studies centers, and centers for radiation protection and its associations.

    Nature and Goals of the Program

    The program prepares specialized graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills in the field of nuclear medicine technologies. It enhances their professional, communication, and leadership skills. It also empowers students to effectively contribute to promoting health and radiation safety in the community. The program also provides them with the necessary research skills to conduct research to develop the field of nuclear medicine technologies.

    1-To provide the graduate with the knowledge and skills needed within the field of nuclear medicine technology.
    2-To enhance the graduate’s professional characteristics, communication and leadership skills needed within the field of nuclear medicine technology.
    3-To enable the graduate to contribute effectively in promoting health and radiation safety in the society.
    4-To provide the graduate with the research skills needed to conduct research to develop the field of nuclear medicine technology.

    Knowledge and Understanding:
    1- Describe the theoretical principles and safety standards related to the field of nuclear medicine.
    2-Provide an overview of procedures, applications and radioactive drugs associated with the nuclear medicine profession and research.
    Skills:
    1-Relate characteristics of vital signs, radiopharmaceuticals and anatomical structures to physiological and pathophysiological processes.
    2-Apply theoretical principles related to the practice of nuclear medicine and research in different contexts.
    3-Demonstrate analytical thinking, problem-solving ability and effective communication in the processing of different procedures.
    Values:
    1-Demonstrate leadership and ethical and professional behavior in different teams and settings.
    2-Compliance with occupational safety and patient safety rules when dealing with radiation sources.

    1-Knowledgeable of the basic concepts, theories and principles associated with the field of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
    2-Capable to use recent technology effectively as well as use the attained theoretical knowledge to perform nuclear medicine diagnostic or therapeutic examinations on a patient in an accurate, safe and timely manner in different contexts.
    3-Critical, innovative and creative in response to different challenges related to nuclear medicine profession.
    4-Adaptable to different environments through self-learning and through participation in learning situations that encourage development of competencies and professional characteristics related to the nuclear medicine profession.
    5-Capable of displaying leadership required for the full use of their intellectual abilities in different environments related to the nuclear medicine practice.
    6-Good listener and a clear communicator when working in health care and when contributing to community service related to the nuclear medicine field.
    7-Capable of complying with “Standards of Professional Performance” and the “Code of Ethics for the Profession of Nuclear Medicine Specialist”.
    8-Responsible in raising awareness in the community about the benefits and harms of radiation used in nuclear medicine procedures.

    Study Plan

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Ethics and Islamic Values 2
    Islamic Banking and Economics 2
    Community Building in Islam 2
    English Language (1) 3
    English Language (2) 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Communication Skills 2
    Creative Writing 2
    Writing Academic Reports 2
    Emotional Intelligence Course 2
    Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
    Principles of Projects Management 2
    Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
    Principles of E-Commerce 2
    Financial Literacy 2
    Leadership and Change Management 2
    Health Awareness 2
    Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
    Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
    Fitness and Sport Science 2
    Sustainable Development 2
    Global Citizenship 2
    Lifelong Learning Skills 2
    Sustainable Ecosystems 2
    History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
    Good Citizenship Values 2
    Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
    Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
    Basics of Programming 2
    Data Analysis and Management 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    PET Radiopharmacy and Radiochemistry 4
    Cardiac Stress Testing 4
    Molecular and Hybrid Imaging 4
    Medical Imaging Informatics and PACS in Nuclear Medicine 4
    PET Radiopharmacy and Radiochemistry 4
    Cardiac Stress Testing 4
    Molecular and Hybrid Imaging 4
    Medical Imaging Informatics and PACS in Nuclear Medicine 4

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    General Chemistry for Health Specialties 3
    Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3
    Medical Terminology 2
    Statistics for Health Specialties 3
    Health Profession Skills 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics 2
    Human Biology for Health Specialties 3
    Fundamentals of Scientific Research 3
    Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 ENG131OR HFSE104
    General Physics for Health Specialties 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals 3
    Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
    Emergency Life Support Techniques 3
    Introduction to Radiation Physics 3
    Introduction to Radiological Modalities 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Human Anatomy for Radiology 3 HRS111OR HRS113OR PHS201OR MBS120OR PHS233OR MBS202OR MBS141MOR MBS241OR HPT216OR OCC224OR DHS213OR HRS112
    Nuclear Medicine Physics (1) 3 RAD200OR RAD211
    Radiopharmacy and Radiochemistry 3
    Radiation Biology 2 ( HRS111OR MBS241OR PHS201OR MBS120OR PHS233OR MBS141MOR HPT216OR OCC224OR HRS113OR HRS112OR DHS213 )AND ( RAD200OR RAD211 )
    Computed Tomography 3 ( RAD200OR RAD211 )AND ( RAD201OR RAD212 )
    Pathology for Radiology 2 HRS111OR PHS201OR MBS141MOR PHS233OR HRS113OR HPT216OR OCC224OR DHS213OR HRS112OR MBS202OR MBS120

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Cross-Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging 3 RAD205OR HRS113
    Nuclear Medicine Physics (2) 3 RNM200OR RNM221
    Pharmacy and in Vivo Procedures 3 RNM210OR RNM222
    Patient Care and Management in Nuclear Medicine 3
    Basic Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic Procedures (1) 4 RNM210OR RNM222

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Biostatistics 3
    Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation 2 RNM301OR RNM312
    Radiation Safety and Dosimetry in Nuclear Medicine 3 RNM301OR RNM312
    Basic Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic Procedures (2) 4 RNM330OR RNM311
    Computer Applications and Image Processing 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Research Methods and Research Project (1) 2 HRS116OR DHS214OR MaSc264OR MaSc265
    Radiotherapeutic Procedures in Nuclear Medicine 3
    Clinical Practicum-Diagnostic 2 RNM331OR RNM322
    Advanced Nuclear Medicine Clinical Procedures (1) 4 RNM331OR RNM322
    Image Interpretation 2 RNM331OR RNM322

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Professionalism and Ethics in Health Care Practices 2
    Nuclear Medicine Quality Control 3 RNM302OR RNM321
    Clinical Practicum-Therapeutic 2 RNM426OR RNM323
    Advanced Nuclear Medicine Clinical Procedures (2) 4 RNM433OR RNM413
    Research Methods and Research Project (2) 2 RNM480OR RNM411

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Internship in Nuclear Medicine Technology 0 RNM481AND RNM427AND RNM434