Nuclear Cardiology License Preparation
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and agreement state regulatory agencies require physicians to have a minimum 80 hours of didactic training in basic radionuclide handling techniques and nuclear/radiation physics as a partial requirement for the 700 hours needed to be licensed for the use of radionuclides in their practices.
We are proud to offer our specialized 80 hour online program that satisfies the requirements set forth in the NRC’s requirements 10 CFR 35.290 to achieve authorized user license status. Courses include topics listed in 10 CFR 35.290 and 35.390.
Course Syllabus:
Session I - Radiation Physics
Radiation Physics
- Atomic Structure and Nuclear Structure
- Radioactive Decay Processes
- Production of Radionuclides
- Exponential Decay
- Interactions of Charged Particles and Photons
- Exponential Attenuation
Mathematics Review
- Bayesian Statistics
- False Positives
- False Negatives
- Sensitivity & Specificity
- Relation Between Differentials and Integrals
Advanced Statistics
- Probability Calculations
- Problem Sets
- Set Theory
- Screening Tests
- Notions of Random Variables and Probabilities
- Significance Testing and Screening Tests
- Diagnostic Statistics
- Interpretation of Diagnostic Data
Session II - Radiopharmacy & Chemistry
Basic Radiation Safety and Instrumentation
- Properties of Radioactivity
- Types of Radiation
- Average Exposure Levels
- Dispel the Myths of Working Around Radiation
Isotope Dilution Technique
Design Criteria of Effective Radiopharmaceutical
Production of Radiopharmaceutical
Radioisotope Generators
Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry
- Technetium Chemistry
- Iodine Chemistry
- Xenon Chemistry
- Thallium Chemistry
- PET Agents
Radiopharmaceutical
- Biodistribution
- Tracer Kinetics
- Quality Control of Radiopharmaceutical
- Storage and Stability of Radiopharmaceutical
- Responsibility of Nuclear Pharmacist
Radiation Biology
Cellular Effects of Ionizing Radiation
Critical Targets for Radiation Damage
Radiosensitivity
- Physical Modifications
- Chemical Aspects
- Biological Aspects
- Oxygen Effects
Radiation Effects on Tissue
- Whole Body Irradiation Effects
- Late Effects of Radiation Exposure
Radiation Genetics
Course Accreditation
The HRSI Nuclear Cardiology License Preparation Course is recognized by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (N.R.C.) and agreement states. The course fulfills the didactic training required by law. HRSI is also ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) accredited through the University of Texas, Health Science Center, San Antonio, School of Medicine.
Upon successful completion of the program, all students receive a Certificate of Completion from Health and Radiological Seminars, Inc. that can be presented in your application to the NRC. The HRSI certificate is also accepted by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC) to satisfy eligibility requirements for the 80 hours of training that meets the NRC topic requirements.