2003 / 2004 - Bellevue College

Course Descriptions
NMTEC 232
Clinical Education III • 10 CR
Third in a four-course sequence of supervised clinical
instruction in nuclear medicine technology.
Topics including imaging, patient care,
radiopharmacy, camera quality control, and computer
analysis. Students are expected to gain proficiency
according to defined objectives. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into program.
NMTEC 233
Clinical Education IV • 14 CR
Fourth in a four-course sequence of supervised
clinical instruction in nuclear medicine technology.
Topics including imaging, patient care,
radiopharmacy, camera quality control, and computer
analysis. Students are expected to gain proficiency
according to defined objectives. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into program.
NMTEC 240
Radiation Safety • 1 CR
Covers principles and practices for radiation safety.
Topics include calculation of doses absorbed from
procedures, personnel monitoring, handling and
disposal of radioactive materials, and licensing of
a nuclear medicine department. Prerequisite: Acceptance
into program or permission of instructor.
NMTEC 241
Radiation Biology • 1 CR
Discusses the potentially harmful effects of radiation
on humans. Topics include the basic chemistry
of radiation interactions in living cells, the effects
of extensive radiation exposure, and the potential
long-term effects of accumulated radiation
damage. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program or
permission of instructor.
NMTEC 260
Clinical Nuclear Medicine I • 1 CR
Presents nuclear medicine from the technologist’s
standpoint, emphasizing the technical aspects and
pitfalls of nuclear medicine procedures. NMTEC
260 lectures are coordinated with NMTEC 200. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into program.
NMTEC 261
Clinical Nuclear Medicine II • 1 CR
Presents nuclear medicine from the physician’s
standpoint, emphasizing the diagnosis of disease
and ways in which the technologist can assist the
physician making a correct diagnosis. Prerequisite:
Acceptance into program.
100 • BCC Course Catalog ~ 2003 / 2004
NMTEC 275
Board Preparation • 1 CR
Prepares students for the NMTCB exam by reviewing
all aspects of nuclear medicine technology and
giving practice tests. Students focus on practical
application of the basic science knowledge gained
throughout the program. Students also complete a
capstone project. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program
or permission of instructor.
Nursing
HEALTH SCIENCE & RELATED PROGRAMS
NURS 100X
Nursing I: Fundamentals • 7 CR
Provides the framework for nursing theory. Students
develop cognitive, psychomotor, assessment, and
communicative skills to meet the biophysiological,
psychosocial needs of the client. Students discuss
relevant concepts in pharmacology and basic human
needs and gain clinical experiences in extended-care
facilities. Course consists of two components:
100X and 100Z. Prerequisite: Acceptance into
program and BIOL 260 and 261.
NURS 100Z
Nursing I: Lab • 5 CR
Students develop cognitive, psychomotor, assessment,
and communicative skills to meet the
biophysiological, psychosocial needs to the client.
Students discuss relevant concepts in pharmacology
and basic human needs and gain clinical experiences
in extended-care facilities. Course consists of
two components: 100X and 100Z. Prerequisite: Acceptance
into program and BIOL 260 and 261.
NURS 101X
Nursing II: Medical/Surgical • 6 CR
The first of three medical/surgical courses focusing
on acute and chronic health dysfunctions in the
adult client. Students gain clinical experience in
acute-care settings. Course consists of two components:
101X and 101Z. Prerequisite: NURS 100X
and 100Z.
NURS 101Z
Nursing II: Lab • 6 CR
Clinical component for NURS 101X. Students gain
experience in health agencies correlating with and
implementing nursing theory. Prerequisite: NURS
100X and 100Z.
NURS 102X
Nursing III: Medical/Surgical • 5 CR
The second of three medical/surgical courses focusing
on acute and chronic health dysfunctions. Students
gain clinical experience in acute-care settings.
Course consists of two components: NURS 102X and
102Z. Prerequisite: NURS 101X and 101Z.
NURS 102Z
Nursing III: Lab • 7 CR
Clinical component for NURS 102X. Students gain
experience in health agencies correlating with and
implementing nursing theory. Prerequisite: NURS
101X and 101Z.
NURS 220X
Maternal/Child Nursing • 7 CR
Focuses on the childbearing and childrearing family
through the maternity cycle from conception to
birth and examines the normal growth and development
of the child from birth through adolescence.
Students learn principles of care of the ill
child focusing on adaptation and health maintenance.
Prerequisite: NURS 102X and 102Z, BIOL
250, and PSYCH 204.
NURS 220Z
Maternal/Child Nursing Lab • 5 CR
Includes community-based clinical observation as
well as in-hospital experience in labor/delivery,
mother/baby care, and the care of ill children. Prerequisite:
NURS 102X and 102Z, BIOL 250, and
PSYCH 204.
NURS 221X
Psychiatric Nursing • 6 CR
Focuses on the nurse’s therapeutic role in maintaining
and enhancing mental health. Students
learn to meet the needs of clients with challenged
emotional and/or cognitive abilities that impair
their day-to-day functioning. Prerequisite: NURS
102X and 102Z, BIOL 250, and PSYCH 204.
NURS 221Z
Psychiatric Nursing Lab • 5 CR
Provides experience in acute inpatient psychiatric
facilities and various community-based mental
health programs. Students practice the nursing process
in providing client-centered care. Prerequisite:
NURS 102X and 102Z, BIOL 250, and PSYCH 204.