UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is Nuclear Medicine? - CORRECT ANSWER Nuclear Medicine uses
radiopharmaceuticals and specialized diagnostic software and equipment to diagnose the functioning
of a specific organ in the human body
or to treat a disease.
In the program, what will you learn regarding radiation? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. How to
prepare and utilize radioactive drugs for imaging procedures.
2. Learn the principles of radiation and radiology and how to protect yourself, patients and staff.
3. Gain an understanding of instrument measuring and imaging radioactivity.
In the program, what will you learn regarding patient care? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Develop
skills to effectively communicate with patients.
2. Study the patients body system and their functions.
3. Learn how to perform patient imaging procedures and theragnostics .
What association does Sait Nuclear medicine curriculum's requirement meet? - CORRECT ANSWER
The Canadian association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
In the program, what will you learn clinically of what the job entails? - CORRECT ANSWER
1. Learn the ethical and professional standards in a clinical setting.
2. Gain expertise in diagnostic CT imaging.
3. Ensure quality and safety of nuclear medicine equipment and processes.
4. How to perform blood draws, establish IV access and administer injections.
5. Apply knowledge of pathophysiology as it relates to a clinical procedures.
Once certified and licensed, where can you work as a NMT? - CORRECT ANSWER In
hospitals, labs, community clinics, research or teaching institutions.