Area of Study: Nuclear Medicine Technology 
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology  

  
If you are not already an active Tri-C student, you must first apply to the college. If you are interested in more than one health careers program, you must submit a separate health careers application for each program.


Due to new accreditation standards going into effect January 1, 2011, the program admission requirements will apply to all candidates applying for entrance into the nuclear medicine technology program. This does include any candidates currently on the delayed entry list and pending status.

What is Nuclear Medicine?
A Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) is the healthcare professional responsible for performing nuclear medicine examinations which assist the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. The trained NMT prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and performs patient imaging and treatment procedures using a variety radiation detection and imaging devices. Technologists perform data analysis on the computer and provide patient information and images to the physician.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Career Outlook:
The nuclear medicine technologist may be employed in hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, physician's offices, manufacturing facilities and medical imaging equipment sales companies. Graduates of the Tri-C NMT program, meet the educational and clinical eligibility requirements to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine Examination and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) examination. This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT).


Career & Job Outlook:  Get more information on what it's like to work in this field or what the salary range might be.

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Nuclear Medicine Graduation & Certification Rates