Nuclear medicine is one of the specialties that has its role in the management of patients through different diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The program of Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) at Inaya Medical Colleges is designed to provide the students with an up-to-date knowledge, skills and values in the field of Nuclear Medicine.
The Nuclear medicine studies uses tiny amounts of radioactive materials, or radiopharmaceuticals, to examine organ function and structure to determine the severity of or treat a variety of diseases, including many types of cancers, heart disease, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurological disorders and other abnormalities within the body. Because nuclear medicine procedures can pinpoint molecular activity within the body, they offer the potential to identify disease in its earliest stages as well as a patient’s immediate response to therapeutic interventions.
Unlike conventional imaging studies that produce primarily structural pictures, nuclear medicine and molecular imaging visualize how the body is functioning and what’s happening at the cellular and molecular level. The evolution in nuclear medicine imaging from producing measuring the body’s physiological processes to hybrid imaging is critically important to all facets of modern medicine, from diagnosing the disease at its earliest stage and developing more effective therapies, to personalizing medical treatment.
Student will have the opportunity to learn about routine diagnostic examinations, SPECT and PET and PET-CT imaging, radiopharmacy, in-vitro procedures, therapeutic and theranostic applications. Students will be also supported and encouraged to advance their interpersonal skills, developing flexibility, accountability, and employability.
The NMT curriculum combines theoretical knowledge for the principles of medical imaging with practical, hands-on clinical experience, this program will prepare students for a career as a nuclear medicine technologist
The program provides the healthcare community with Nuclear medicine technologists recognized with their originality and breadth of vision to become leaders, problem solvers, and innovators in every area of medical practice.
In the name of Allah, peace, and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah Mohammad, and his family, and companions:
Welcome to the Department of Nuclear Medicine Technology at Inaya Medical Colleges, where a dedicated team thrives on fostering academic and practical excellence.
Our program provides the students with the required knowledge, skills, and values in the nuclear medicine specialty starting from the basic sciences of nuclear medicine moving to the practical and clinical applications of different nuclear medicine procedures. In each of these areas, we strive for excellence and provide state-of-the-art comprehensive tools and laboratories in the college and at the high-caliber training sites.
The college administration was precise and keen in the selection process of the teaching staff, which resulted in supporting the department with some distinguished faculty members and researchers with a variety of experiences.
It is our mission to retain the very best faculty members and to foster their development as a collaborative team. We maintain our focus on providing high-quality education for tomorrow’s nuclear medicine technologists’ leaders and advancing research in Nuclear medicine.
Research is an integral part of what we do and is an area of emphasis in our department through providing the students with the opportunity to study the research methods and its basics moving to submitting a research project at the final graduation level.
We conduct our efforts in an environment of excellence and a culture of collegiality that fulfills the student’s expectations and achieves their aspirations. I am so proud of the Department of Nuclear Medicine Technology at Inaya Medical Colleges and I encourage you to visit our department and also take a careful look at our department website.
Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Elsayed Saad
Chairman, Nuclear Medicine Technology
i_elsayed@inaya.edu.sa
The mission of the NMT program is to provide competent Nuclear Medicine technologists through quality of education, research, and community services to meet the complexity and diversity of healthcare settings.
Pioneers in nuclear medicine technology education and research.
| Course Code | Course Name | Theory | Practical | Clinical | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOS 101 | Biostatistics | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| COMM 101 | Communication Skills | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| ISLM 105 | Medical Jurisprudence | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| COMP 101 | Computer for Health Sciences | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| ARAB 101 | Arabic Language | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| ENGL 101 | English Language (1) | 4 | 4 | 0 | - | - |
| Course Code | Course Name | Theory | Practical | Clinical | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101 | Biology | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| ETH 101 | Ethics in Health Care | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| PHYS 101 | General Physics | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| CHEM 101 | Introduction to Chemistry | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| ENGL 102 | English Language (2) | 2 | 2 | 0 | - | - |
| ENGL 105 | Medical Terminology | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Course Code | Course Name | Theory | Practical | Clinical | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISLM 106 | Family in Islam | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| BMS 231 | Anatomy, Embryology & Histology | 2 | 2 | 0 | BIOL 101 ENGL 105 | - |
| BMS 232 | Physiology | 2 | 1 | 0 | BIOL 101 ENGL 105 | - |
| BMS 233 | Biochemistry | 2 | 1 | 0 | CHEM 101 | - |
| BMS 234 | Medical Ethics | 2 | 0 | 0 | ETH 101 | - |
| NMT 231 | Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Technology | 3 | 0 | 0 | BIOL 101 ENGL 102 PHYS 101 | - |
| NMT 232 | Radiation Biology & Safety | 2 | 0 | 0 | ENGL 102 | - |
| Course Code | Course Name | Theory | Practical | Clinical | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMT 241 | Radiopharmacy | 3 | 0 | 0 | NMT 232 | - |
| NMT 242 | Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation | 3 | 0 | 0 | NMT 231 | - |
| NMT 243 | Nuclear Physics | 3 | 0 | 0 | NMT 232 PHYS 101 | - |
| NMT 244 | Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Laboratory | 1 | 2 | 0 | NMT 231 | - |
| NMT 245 | Computer Methods in Biomedical Technology | 3 | 0 | 0 | Comp 101 NMT 231 | - |
| NMT 246 | Nuclear Medicine Administration | 2 | 0 | 0 | NMT 231 | - |
| Course Code | Course Name | Theory | Practical | Clinical | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISLM 107 | Economic System in Islam | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| ARAB 103 | Writing in Arabic Language | 2 | 0 | 0 | ARAB 101 | - |
| NMT 351 | Nuclear Medicine Methodology(1) | 1 | 2 | 0 | NMT 242 | - |
| NMT 352 | Overview - Clinical Nuclear Medicine | 2 | 2 | 0 | NMT 241 NMT 244 | - |
| NMT 353 | Clinical Nuclear Medicine(1) | 1 | 1 | 1 | NMT 244 | - |
| NMT 354 | Cardiovascular Monitoring | 2 | 0 | 1 | BMS 232 NMT 245 | - |
| Course Code | Course Name | Theory | Practical | Clinical | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISLM 108 | Human Rights | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| BMS 361 | Principles of Learning & Health Education | 2 | 0 | 0 | NMT 246 NMT 352 | - |
| NMT 361 | Nuclear Medicine Methodology (2) | 1 | 2 | 0 | NMT 351 NMT 362 | - |
| NMT 362 | Nuclear Medicine Patient Care | 2 | 1 | 0 | NMT 246 NMT 354 NMT 361 | - |
| NMT 363 | Clinical Nuclear Medicine (2) | 1 | 1 | 1 | NMT 353 | - |
| NMT 364 | Advanced Clinical Practice in Nuclear Medicine (1) | 2 | 1 | 1 | NMT 245 NMT 351 | - |
| Course Code | Course Name | Theory | Practical | Clinical | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMT 471 | Nuclear Medicine Methodology (3) | 3 | 0 | 0 | NMT 361 | - |
| NMT 472 | Nuclear Medicine Research Methods | 3 | 0 | 0 | BIOS 101 NMT 361 NMT 362 | - |
| NMT 473 | Clinical Nuclear Medicine (3) | 1 | 1 | 1 | NMT 363 | - |
| NMT 474 | Advanced Clinical Practice in Nuclear Medicine (2) | 2 | 1 | 1 | NMT 364 | - |
| Course Code | Course Name | Theory | Practical | Clinical | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMT 481 | Current issues for Nuclear Medicine Professions | 3 | 0 | 0 | NMT 471 NMT 473 | - |
| NMT 482 | Independent Studies | 3 | 0 | 0 | NMT 472 | - |
| NMT 483 | Nuclear Medicine Technology Seminar | 3 | 0 | 0 | NMT 471 NMT 473 | - |
| NMT 484 | Advanced Clinical Practice in Nuclear Medicine (3) | 1 | 1 | 2 | NMT 474 | - |
| Knowledge and Understanding | |
| K1 | Recognize the essential basics of biological sciences related to nuclear medicine. |
| K2 | Memorize the basic concept of radiation physics and radiation protection. |
| K3 | Identify the basic knowledge of radiopharmacy and its preparations. |
| K4 | Describe the instrumentations and technological advances in nuclear medicine. |
| K5 | State the underlying principles and concepts in planning research study in nuclear medicine. |
| Skills | |
| S1 | Apply the required personal/professional attributes and skills related to efficient nuclear medicine patient care. |
| S2 | Prepare different radiopharmaceuticals and handle the radioactive materials and their measuring equipment safely. |
| S3 | Perform appropriate technical procedures for different nuclear medicine procedures using different modalities. |
| S4 | Demonstrate competency in computer – based information and data processing as well as the internet as a source of communication in nuclear medicine. |
| S5 | Operate communication in different ways that are congruent with situational needs and cultural environment in nuclear medicine. |
| S6 | Appraise critical thinking and develop creative solutions to current issues and problems, in various complex contexts, related to the nuclear medicine field. |
| Values | |
| V1 | Adhere to a self-learning culture to assume responsibility for planning, implementing, and monitoring progress toward the goal of nuclear medicine practice. |
| V2 | Demonstrate professional ethical behavior and professionally present himself in the nuclear medicine field. |
| V3 | Increase judgment proficiency in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence in the nuclear medicine field. |
| V4 | Work in teams and show leadership capabilities to provide a more connected environment in the nuclear medicine field. |
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist, NMT integrate all of the graduate attribute roles, applying profession-specific knowledge, clinical skills, and professional attitudes in their provision of patient – centered care. The NMT as a healthcare practitioner plays a central role in the framework of graduate attributes.
The communicators, NMT effectively facilitate the carer-patient relationship and the dynamic exchanges that occur before, during, and after Nuclear medicine investigations.
As collaborators, NMT work effectively within a team to achieve optimal patient care, Participating effectively and appropriately in multicultural, inter- professional, and trans-professional teams, as well as teams in other contexts.
The leaders and managers, NMTs are integral participants in healthcare organizations, organizing sustainable practices, making decisions about allocating resources and contributing to the effectiveness of the healthcare system.
As health advocates, NMTs responsibly use their expertise and influence to advance the health and well-being of individuals, communities, and populations.
As scholars, NMTs demonstrate a lifelong commitment to reflective learning as well as the creation, dissemination, application, and translation of knowledge. Maintain and enhance professional competence through ongoing learning, both as healthcare professionals and as responsible citizens, locally and globally.
The professionals and NMTs are committed to ensuring the health and well-being of individuals and communities through ethical practice, profession-led self- regulation, and high personal standards of behavior. Demonstrate commitment and accountability to their patients, other healthcare professions, and society through ethical practice.
Department of nuclear medicine technology in IMC is equipped with all the required devices for Nuclear Medicine training for a high level of knowledge and practices, such as:
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