Nuclear Medicine Technology, A.A.S.

Program Description

The Nuclear Medicine Technology, A.A.S. program prepares graduates to be competent, professional, caring Nuclear Medicine Technologists. The revised curriculum integrates the theory and concepts of current molecular imaging techniques with hands-on learning experiences in classrooms and labs that are equipped with modern nuclear medicine imaging and non-imaging equipment. Didactic and laboratory experiences are complemented by directed clinical practice in a variety of regional health care affiliates in order to that prepares students for professional practice.
The A.A.S. degree program is specifically designed for:
•    Students earning their first degree.
•    Adults transitioning from a non-health care career field, who may or may not have an Associate or higher degree.
Upon program completion, students earn the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for nuclear medicine technology certification exams offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
 

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Nuclear Medicine Technology AAS, will be able to:

• Perform nuclear medicine and molecular imaging diagnostic, theranostic, and therapeutic procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot imaging and non-imaging instrumentation used in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.
• Demonstrate communication methods necessary to work in a culturally diverse health care setting.
• Use appropriate radiation safety and radiopharmaceutical handling techniques to protect patients, self, and others.
• Assess situations and use problem-solving skills to construct appropriate solutions when needed.
• Display professional, moral, and ethical standards consistent with the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Code of Ethics set forth by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technologist Section.

General Education Courses

The list of general education courses appears in the General Education List . Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.

Sequence of Study - Nuclear Medicine Technology A.A.S.

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not  include developmental coursework. See Academic Preparation  for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.

Required Courses (in expected order)

• EGL-1010 Composition I: Expository Writing Credits: 3 (English General Education Requirement)
• BIO-2050 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: 4 (Science w/ Lab General Education Requirement)
• COM-1090 Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities General Education Requirement)
• MAT-1250 Applied College Algebra Credits: 3 (General Ed. Requirement)
• BIO-2060 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4 (Program Requirement)
• PSY-1010 General Psychology Credits: 3 (Social Science General Education Requirement)
• CHM-1010 General Chemistry I Credits: 4 (Program Requirement)
• INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• NUM-1450 Nuclear Medicine Procedures I Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• NUM-1520 Patient Care and Management Credits: 2 (Program Requirement)
• NUM-1650 Conceptual Physics for Medical Imaging Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• NUM-1750 Radiopharmacy/Radio-chemistry Credits: 2 (Program Requirement)
• NUM-1460 Nuclear Medicine Procedures II Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• NUM-2650 Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• NUM-2440 Radiation Biology and Protection Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• NUM-2100 Introduction to Clinical Nuclear Medicine Credits: 1 (Program Requirement)
• NUM-2110 Clinical Nuclear Medicine I Credits: 4 (Program Requirement)
• NUM-2120 Clinical Nuclear Medicine II Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• NUM-2130 Clinical Nuclear Medicine III Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• NUM-2470 Advanced Molecular Imaging Concepts Credits: 2 (Program Requirement)
• NUM-2140 Clinical Nuclear Medicine IV Credits: 4 (Program Requirement)
• NUM-2150 Clinical Nuclear Medicine V Credits: 4 (Program Requirement)
• NUM-2800 Nuclear Medicine Synthesis Credits: 1 (Program Requirement)

Program Total: 68 Credits

PAS-1000  is recommended but not required for program admission.

Check BIO-2050  for eligibility requirements.

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