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Explain the components and operation of gas-filled and scintillation
detectors. (I)
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Describe and solve problems including counting statistics to include
Poisson and Gaussian distributions, counting reliability, Chi-square
test, and resolving time. (II)
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Explain basic analog circuits to include amplifiers, preamplifiers,
principles of feedback, AC and DC power supplies, voltage and current
regulation. (III)
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Explain basic digital circuits to include pulses and circuit
conventions, analog-digital conversion, digital-to-analog conversion,
gates and switching logic, operational amplifiers, differential
amplifiers, and display devices. (IV)
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Demonstrate quality control for the operation of nuclear medicine
imaging, non-imaging, and other specific instrumentation. (V)
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Demonstrate the components and performance characteristics for Anger
scintillation cameras. (VI)
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Demonstrate the components and performance characteristics of the
multicrystal scintillation camera. (VII)
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Explain the operation, function, and quality control of tomographic
systems. (VIII)
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Describe the use of computers and computer hardware in nuclear
medicine procedures. (IX)
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