Nuclear Medicine Technology, A.A.S.

Program Description

The Nuclear Medicine Technology, A.A.S. program prepares graduates to be competent, professional, and caring Nuclear Medicine Technologists. An innovative 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 prepare students for professional practice.

The A.A.S. degree program is specifically designed for:

• Students earning their first degree.
• Students who may or may not hold an associate or higher degree and are transitioning from a non–health care career field.

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, A.A.S. will be able to:

1. Perform nuclear medicine and molecular imaging diagnostic, theranostic, and therapeutic procedures.
2. Operate and troubleshoot imaging and non-imaging instrumentation used in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.
3. Demonstrate communication methods necessary to work in a culturally diverse health care setting.
4. Use appropriate radiation safety and radiopharmaceutical handling techniques to protect patients, self, and others.
5. Assess situations and use problem-solving skills to construct appropriate solutions when needed.
6. 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

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include the English co-requisite course (EGL-0100S ) or any co-requisite MAT courses (MAT-0113C , MAT-0114C , MAT-0125C  and MAT-0135C  ). See Academic Preparation  for more information on College Readiness if applicable to you. 

Required Courses (in expected order)

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

Program Total: 68 Credits

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