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Nuclear Education Online (NEO) is an educational consortium between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy.
Educational Programs
Nuclear Education Online program began as an educational program for nuclear pharmacists. The NEO program is expanding to provide specialized training in the following areas:
- Nuclear Pharmacists
- Nuclear Pharmacy Technicians
- Cyclotron Operator AU Training
- PET Education
- Nuclear Cardiology AU Training
- DOT Training
- Basic Radiation Safety Training
Comments from NEO students:
"I really enjoyed the course and thought it was a tremendous learning experience. I will encourage my fellows to take this online course." Dr. Sandra A., Pennsylvania
"I have taken many courses over the years and this is a good one." Dr. John H., Georgia
"It was a good course and I loved the convenience of it." Dr. Ghazanfar K., Wisconsin
"I think the course is good. Most of the material is well explained and reviewed appropriately in the self assessments and exams. The support from the staff was excellent-emails were answered almost immediately, with appropriate considerations to comments." Dr. Gila P., New York
"I had just finished the 100 hours in the traditional classroom course and your course was much more thorough and in-depth." Dr. Paul S., Florida
Online Courses
Registered Students can login at http://distance-ed.uams.edu
Students completing this program of 80 or 200 hours of didactic training with the 620 or 500 hours of experiential training will be eligible for certification by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The student-centered curriculum will include interactive web based course materials, discussion groups, preceptor-led activities, and problem based learning case studies.
Depending on the specific program, the NEO curriculum may consist of the following components:
1. Introduction to Nuclear Education Online: Before you step off into the nuclear physics, we want to make sure that you have the tools to succeed. When you register in the program we will take you through a few exercises to make sure that you have the needed hardware and software (and know how to use them!) and refresh your memory on some basic math skills that may have become a little rusty.
2. Nuclear Physics: An understanding of nuclear physics is critical to understanding radiation safety, radiopharmaceuticals and radiation biology. Concepts and physical properties governing the atom to include systems and units of measure, atomic and nuclear structure, and particulate and electromagnetic radiation. This material is fundamental to the entire curriculum.
3. Instrumentation: How does a GM meter work? Why is important to determine the MCA counting efficiency? This course will cover the operational principles of radiation detection equipment to include statistical application and quality control.
4. Radiation Biology: Introduction to the interactions of radiation and biological systems, including chronic and delayed effects through physical and chemical changes from radiation. The biological basis for radiation safety will be presented.
5. Radiation Safety: A review of the legal, biological and administrative aspects of radiation protection in nuclear medicine. Emphasis on practical means of minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, staff and general public.
Accepted by Florida Board of Pharmacy, Texas Bureau of Radiation Control, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology.
Education Goals
The objective of the program is to provide a high quality educational program to working professionals and students throughout the country.
Advantages of the Nuclear Education Online Program:
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High quality educational program -
Student-centered interactive program -
Training independent of locale -
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Experienced faculty -
Trained preceptors/mentors for each student -
10 week didactic component (for radiopharmacists) -
Problem-based-learning and interactive WebCT technology employed -
Continuing education credit -
Additional training and education for preceptors -
Continued access to educational material following program completion
Nuclear Pharmacy Program: The NEO faculty has used the APhA Syllabus for Nuclear Pharmacy Training, developed by the leaders in the field of nuclear pharmacy, as the backbone for the NEO program curriculum. The entire curriculum is mapped to the syllabus to ensure a comprehensive education and training program. You can view the entire APhA Syllabus Click Here.
Other Programs: Curriculum development utilized guidelines of the appropriate regulatory agencies, such as the NRC and DOT.Faculty
 | Dr. Hilliard has over twenty years of experience teaching radiopharmacy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to pharmacy students, nuclear medicine technology students, and nuclear medicine & radiology resident physicians. She also had seven years experience as a nuclear pharmacy manager for Syncor before coming to UAMS. Dr. Hilliard is an innovative user of technology and has over ten years of experience designing material for the Internet. She was named a Teaching Scholar in Distance Education by the University of Arkansas System and was recognized with the inaugural UAMS Educational Technology Excellence Award.. She serves as webmaster for the Nuclear Pharmacy website for which she received the American Pharmaceutical Association Award of Merit for her contributions to the nuclear medicine community. Dr. Hilliard has held positions of national leadership in nuclear pharmacy including chair of the APhA Section on Nuclear Pharmacy and Chair of the BPS Nuclear Pharmacy Specialty Council. She served as Member-at-Large of the APhA-APPM Executive Committee. Dr. Hilliard received the 2008 William H. Briner Distinguished Achievement Award for Nuclear Pharmacy. She served on the faculty of the ASNC Board Review in 2008 & 2009. |
 | Dao Le, a Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist, is an Assistant Professor of Nuclear Pharmacy at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She received a BA degree in biology at Westminster College in Fulton, MO in 1998. She then continued on to University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences where she received a PharmD degree and a Radioactive Materials Authorized User certification. After pharmacy school, she joined the TycoHealthcare/Mallinckrodt as a nuclear staff pharmacist in Houston, TX. At Mallinckrodt she participated in many corporate initiatives including serving on the Practice of Pharmacy Advisory Committee, developing and implementing company Standard of Operating Procedures and served as chair the committee to revise the Mallinckrodt intern manual. She was also an active participant in student recruiting developments. While at Mallinckrodt in Houston, she also served as the radiation safety officer. She has a Board of Pharmacy license in Arkansas, Texas, Maryland, and Colorado. Dr. Le has been an active member of APhA and has served as APhA-APPM New Practitioner in the Nuclear Pharmacy Practice Section. |
 | Jeff Norenberg, a Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist, is a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Chair of the Radiopharmacy Graduate Concentration at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center College of Pharmacy. Under the mentorship of William Hladik, he has established a practice caring for patients receiving diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. He has informed pharmacists about the opportunities and responsibilities of pharmaceutical care in radiopharmacy at national and international meetings. He is a consultant to nuclear medicine physicians, radiologists, fellows, and residents, participating in decisions regarding patient treatment, and administering radiopharmaceuticals. He has conducted numerous pre-clinical and clinical research studies with novel radiopharmaceuticals and has implemented quality of life assessment in patients receiving therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. As an educator, he has taught extensively on the clinical applications of radiopharmaceuticals to pharmacy students, physicians, radiology residents and fellows. He has served on thesis committees of students seeking the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree with emphasis in radiopharmacy. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters; and abstracts presented at national and international meetings, and he has received grants and contracts exceeding $1 million. He has received the United States Public Health Service Outstanding Achievement Citation and the Department of Interior Meritorious Service Commendation for his work in the practice of pharmacy. |
 | Martha Pickett has chaired the Department of Nuclear Medicine Technology at UAMS since its inception in 1985. This program, which offers a bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology, has already experienced the world of online education when it began offering its classroom courses to cohorts of students in multiple sites outside Little Rock beginning in 1999. Martha's educational background includes two bachelor's degrees, one in zoology and another in nuclear medicine technology. She has her master's degree in health services administration and is completing coursework on a Ph.D. in public policy with an emphasis on health policy. She has worked actively in the professional associations at the national level and has served as president of the Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section. She has also served on the board of directors of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. |
 | A graduate of the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy specializing in radiopharmacy, entered commercial nuclear pharmacy in 1979. Practiced in Southern California as pharmacy manager and radiation safety officer until 1993. Became BCNP in 1982 with recertifications in 1993 and 2000. Joined the Syncor International Corporation Professional Development staff in 1993. Responsibilities included coordinating and teaching in the internal Authorized User Radiopharmacist Training Program. Served as technical support to practicing nuclear pharmacists. Currently Experiential Coordinator for the Radiopharmacy Education program at University of New Mexico. Active in the APhA Section on Nuclear Pharmacy. Most recent accomplishment served as chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee for Nuclear Pharmacy Technician Training Program. This program was accepted and published by the APhA. |
Nuclear Education Online (NEO) is an educational consortium between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy.
